The New York Liberty and Atlanta Dream meet Thursday in WNBA action at the Gateway Center. Here’s a Dream vs Liberty Prediction. This article will include a Dream vs Liberty Pick.
New York Liberty Betting Preview
The New York Liberty look to build on their 5-game winning streak. The Liberty has won 3 of their last 4 road games.
The New York Liberty are averaging 87.3 points on 45.1 percent shooting and allowing 82.2 points on 42.5 percent shooting. Breanna Stewart is averaging 20.5 points and 2.6 assists, while Jonquel Jones is averaging 13.1 points and 9.5 rebounds. Marine Johannes is the third double-digit scorer, and Pauline Astier is grabbing 3.3 rebounds. The New York Liberty are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 86.1 percent from the free-throw line. The New York Liberty are allowing 32.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.1 rebounds per game.
Atlanta Dream Betting Preview
The Atlanta Dream look to build on their strong 8-3 start to the season. The Dream have won 4 straight home games.
The Atlanta Dream are averaging 85.5 points on 43.4 percent shooting and allowing 78.9 points on 45.5 percent shooting. Allisha Gray is averaging 19.2 points and 3.8 rebounds, while Rhyne Howard is averaging 17.9 points and 3.5 assists. Angel Reese is the third double-digit scorer, and Jordin Canada is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Atlanta Dream are shooting 32.4 percent from beyond the arc and 76.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Atlanta Dream are allowing 31 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37 rebounds per game.
Why the Atlanta Dream will win
- The home team has won each of the last six games between the Dream and Liberty.
- The Liberty have lost four of their last five night games following a road win.
- The favorites have covered the spread in each of the last seven games between the Dream and Liberty at Gateway Center Arena.
- The Liberty have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven night games following a road win.
Why the New York Liberty will win
- The Liberty have won each of their last eight night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Dream have lost eight of their last 10 Thursday games as favorites.
- The Liberty have covered the spread in each of their last five night games against the Dream at Gateway Center Arena.
Total Points Facts
- Five of the Liberty’s last six games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Eight of the Dream’s last 10 games at Gateway Center Arena following a road win have gone UNDER the total points line.
Atlanta Dream Player Facts
- Jordin Canada is the only player in the league to have recorded 7+ steals in a game this season.
- Allisha Gray has made 2+ free throws in 11 consecutive appearances – equal-longest active streak of any player in the league.
New York Liberty Player Facts
- Breanna Stewart has made 6+ free throws in three consecutive appearances – the longest active streak of any player in the league.
- Pauline Astier has recorded four games with 2+ assists and zero turnovers this season – equal to the most of any player in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Atlanta Dream rank 1st for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (6.5).
- The Atlanta Dream rank 1st for steals per game this season (9.4).
- The New York Liberty rank 1st for opponent free throw percentage this season (71.2%).
- The New York Liberty rank 1st for opponent free throws made per game this season (13.6).
Dream vs Liberty Injury Report
The Dream will be without Brionna Jones due to a knee injury.
Sabrina Ionescu is out for the Liberty due to back soreness.
Dream vs Liberty Prediction
You can talk yourself into the Liberty and the points, as they’re one of the best teams in the league when clicking, and you’re not going to get them as dogs often the rest of the way. The problem is the Liberty have had some real clunkers through 12 games, and despite this winning stretch, a lot of those games came against bottom feeders. Also, the Dream have been on a tear up to this point, and at home this feels like a statement game. I expect a packed house and this Dream team to have a pep in their step. This is a chance for the Dream to prove they’re in contender status. The line is reasonable. I’ll lay it with the Dream as they’re a team that’s growing on me.