The Seattle Storm and Atlanta Dream meet Friday in WNBA action at the Gateway Center. Here’s a Dream vs Storm Prediction. This article will include a Dream vs Storm Pick.
Seattle Storm Betting Preview
The Seattle Storm need a win after losing 20 of their last 23 games. The Seattle Storm have lost 4 straight road games.
The Seattle Storm are averaging 82.3 points on 43.3 percent shooting and allowing 87.6 points on 43.2 percent shooting. Dominique Malonga is averaging 16.3 points and 8.5 rebounds, while Natisha Hiedeman is averaging 16.1 points and 2.7 rebounds. Flau’jae Johnson is the third double-digit scorer, and Awa Fam is grabbing 5.9 rebounds. The Seattle Storm are shooting 32.6 percent from beyond the arc and 79 percent from the free-throw line. The Seattle Storm are allowing 31 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.7 rebounds per game.
Atlanta Dream Betting Preview
The Atlanta Dream look to build on their 4-game winning streak. The Dream have won 5 of their last 6 home games.
The Atlanta Dream are averaging 89.1 points on 43.8 percent shooting and allowing 85.1 points on 48.5 percent shooting. Allisha Gray is averaging 19.3 points and 3.1 rebounds, while Rhyne Howard is averaging 17.2 points and 3.4 assists. Angel Reese is the third double-digit scorer, and Jordin Canada is grabbing 3.7 rebounds. The Atlanta Dream are shooting 30.6 percent from beyond the arc and 76.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Atlanta Dream are allowing 36.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Atlanta Dream will win
- The Storm have lost each of their last seven road games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Dream have won 10 of their last 11 night games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Dream have covered the spread in eight of their last 10 games following a road win.
Why the Seattle Storm will win
- The Storm have won three of their last four games as underdogs against the Dream.
- The Dream have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the Dream’s last six games at Gateway Center Arena.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Dream’s last eight games at Gateway Center Arena have gone OVER the total points line.
- Six of the Storm’s last seven games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Atlanta Dream Player Facts
- Allisha Gray ranks 1st in the league for fast break points (95) this season.
- Rhyne Howard is the only qualified player in the league to be leading their team in blocks per game (0.8) and free-throw percentage (86.0%) this season.
Seattle Storm Player Facts
- Flau’jae Johnson ranks T8th in the league for fast break points (63) this season.
- Jade Melbourne ranks 15th amongst qualified players for assists per 36 minutes (5.7) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Atlanta Dream rank 1st for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (6.0).
- The Atlanta Dream rank 1st for steals per game this season (9.5).
- The Seattle Storm rank 14th for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (9.9).
- The Seattle Storm rank 14th for opponent steals per game this season (8.6).
Dream vs Storm Injury Report
Te-Hina Paopao is out for the Dream with a leg injury.
Taina Mair is out for the Storm due to a coach’s decision. Dominique Malonga is probable despite a back injury.
Dream vs Storm Prediction
The Storm are big underdogs because they don’t win games, especially on the road where they’re 2-13 SU. However, the Storm have cashed 16 tickets this season, which is more than any team in the league. I keep saying it: the Storm don’t win, but they compete, and they’re expected to get Malonga back while Ezi Magbegor isn’t on the injury report. This is as healthy as the Storm have been in a while. The Dream are coming off an emotional win over the Wings, and while they’re having a decent week, they’re 1-9 ATS in their last 10 games. Lot of points here. Give me the Storm and the buckets.