Atlanta Dream vs. Indiana Fever
May 17, 2022 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Indiana +1.5
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The Indiana Fever and Atlanta Dream face off on Tuesday in a WNBA showdown at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
When these two teams faced off on Sunday, it was the Dream that secured the 85-79. The third quarter was the difference as the Dream outscored the Fever 27-21, and that wrapped up the victory.
The Fever come into this game with a 2-3 record overall, and they had won two games in a row before losing on Sunday. The Fever want to play a fast pace, but at times the defense has been a big issue. Two games ago against the New York Liberty it took overtime, but they were able to win 92-86. Indiana is averaging 80.6 points per game, while their defense is giving up 83.6 points per game. The Fever’s offensive rating is 94.6 while their defensive rating is 98.9. The offense is rated 9th, while their defense is 8th. Kelsey Mitchell has been the top player for Indiana, averaging 22 points while shooting 42.2 percent from the field and 43.8 percent from behind the three-point line.
On the other side of this matchup is the Atlanta Dream, who sit with a 3-1 record overall, and their only loss came two games ago against the Las Vegas Aces. In that game, the defense really struggled, giving up 96 points, and that led to the defeat. The Fever played slower paces earlier in the season, but the last two games the paces have been faster. The Dream’s offense is averaging 78.7 points, while their defense is giving up 84.3 points per game. Courtney Williams has been the top offensive player, averaging 16.5 points while shooting 41.8 percent from the field.
The Dream are the better team, and I expect they are going to find success again in this game. The Dream scored 85 points in the last game against Indiana, and it’s going to be even higher in this game. The Fever aren’t going to have enough offense and that is going to be the difference as Atlanta gets the job done.
