The Atlanta Dream and Indiana Fever meet Thursday in WNBA action at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Here’s a Fever vs Dream Prediction. This article will include a Fever vs Dream Pick.
Atlanta Dream Betting Preview
The Atlanta Dream look for a statement win to build on their 6-2 record. The Dream have won three of their last four road games.
The Atlanta Dream are averaging 84.8 points on 43.8 percent shooting and allowing 79.1 points on 45.3 percent shooting. Allisha Gray is averaging 21.1 points and 4.5 rebounds, while Rhyne Howard is averaging 19.3 points and 3.9 assists. Angel Reese is the third double-digit scorer, and Jordin Canada is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Atlanta Dream are shooting 32.1 percent from beyond the arc and 74.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Atlanta Dream are allowing 27.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37.4 rebounds per game.
Indiana Fever Betting Preview
The Indiana Fever need a win to get a game above a .500 record. The Fever have won 3 straight home games.
The Indiana Fever are averaging 91.8 points on 44.9 percent shooting and allowing 89 points on 47 percent shooting. Kelsey Mitchell is averaging 20.6 points and 2.5 assists, while Caitlin Clark is averaging 20.1 points and 4 rebounds. Aliyah Boston is the third double-digit scorer, and Sophie Cunningham is dishing out 1.8 assists. The Indiana Fever are shooting 32.1 percent from beyond the arc and 84.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Fever are allowing 33.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Indiana Fever will win
- The Fever have won each of their last four games against the Dream following a road loss.
- The Dream have lost five of their last six games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
- The Fever have covered the spread in each of their last seven games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Dream have failed to cover the spread in each of their last three night games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse following a home win.
Why the Atlanta Dream will win
- The Dream have won five of their last seven games as underdogs.
- The Fever have lost 25 of their last 31 night games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Dream have covered the spread in each of their last five games as road underdogs.
- The Fever have failed to cover the spread in three of their last four games against teams that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Six of the Dream’s last seven night games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse following a home win have gone OVER the total points line.
- Four of the last five games between the Fever and Dream at Gainbridge Fieldhouse have gone OVER the total points line.
Indiana Fever Player Facts
- Lexie Hull ranks 6th amongst qualified players in the Eastern Conference for 3P% (39.1%) this season.
- Sophie Cunningham ranks 8th amongst qualified players in the Eastern Conference for FT% (85.7%) this season.
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 hit 3+ three-pointers in three consecutive appearances – equal-longest active streak of any player in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Indiana Fever rank 1st for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (19.9).
- The Indiana Fever have scored 100+ points in two home games this season – most in the WNBA.
- The Atlanta Dream rank 1st for offensive rebounds per game this season (11.1).
- The Atlanta Dream rank 1st for opponent three-point percentage this season (27.3%).
Fever vs Dream Injury Report
Caitlin Clark is probable for the Fever despite a back issue. Damiris Dantas is probable despite personal issues.
The Dream will be without Brionna Jones due to a knee injury.
Fever vs Dream Prediction
The Fever are going to get the benefit of the doubt because they’re a public team, and it doesn’t hurt that they’re at home. However, it feels like we’re getting a bucket with the better team. The Dream have played the better basketball up to this point. Meanwhile, the Fever just had a team meeting, and it feels like this group is in a funk as they haven’t lived up to expectations out of the gate. The Dream have had success on the road this season, and they defend. We’re getting a bucket with the better team. I’ll take it.