The Atlanta Dream and New York Liberty meet Friday in the WNBA playoffs at the Barclays Center. Here’s a Liberty vs. Dream Prediction. This article will include a Liberty vs. Dream Pick.
Atlanta Dream Betting Preview
The Atlanta Dream are riding a 9-game winning streak and could make the WNBA Finals for the first time since the 2013 season. The Dream have won 8 straight road games.
The Atlanta Dream are averaging 94.5 points on 42.6 percent shooting and allowing 83 points on 44.3 percent shooting. Jordin Canada is averaging 19.3 points and 4 rebounds, while Rhyne Howard is averaging 18.8 points and 4.3 assists. Allisha Gray is the third double-digit scorer, and Angel Reese is grabbing 8.3 rebounds. The Atlanta Dream are shooting 36.7 percent from beyond the arc and 89.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Atlanta Dream are allowing 38.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.8 rebounds per game.
New York Liberty Betting Preview
The New York Liberty haven’t lost three straight games since July 11-18. The Liberty need a win to force a game 4 on Sunday. The Liberty have won 8 of their last 11 home games.
The New York Liberty are averaging 89.5 points on 48.6 percent shooting and allowing 84.8 points on 41.4 percent shooting. Breanna Stewart is averaging 27.3 points and 4.8 assists, while Sabrina Ionescu is averaging 17 points and 3 rebounds. Jonquel Jones is the third double-digit scorer, and Leonie Fiebich is grabbing 5.8 rebounds. The New York Liberty are shooting 41.8 percent from beyond the arc and 87 percent from the free-throw line. The New York Liberty are allowing 36.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36 rebounds per game.
Why the New York Liberty will win
- The Liberty have won each of their last 13 games at Barclays Center following a road loss.
- The Dream have lost six of their last seven road playoff games.
- The favorites have covered the spread in seven of the last eight games between the Liberty and Dream.
- The Dream have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five playoff games as road underdogs.
Why the Atlanta Dream will win
- The Dream have won each of their last nine night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Liberty have lost each of their last four games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Dream have covered the spread in each of their last nine games as underdogs.
- The Liberty have failed to cover the spread in 13 of their last 15 home games after coming off overtime.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Liberty’s last eight games as favorites following a road loss have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Dream’s last four Semi-Finals games have gone OVER the total points line.
New York Liberty Player Facts
- Jonquel Jones has recorded 4+ steals + blocks in each of her last two games – equal-longest active streak of any player in the league.
- Pauline Astier ranks 8th amongst qualified players for true shooting percentage (63.5%) this season.
Atlanta Dream Player Facts
- Rhyne Howard has recorded nine games with 3+ assists and zero turnovers this season – equal to the most of any player in the league.
- Naz Hillmon has finished with a positive plus-minus in each of her last nine games- the longest active streak in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
- The New York Liberty rank 1st for opponent free throw percentage this season (75.1%).
- The New York Liberty rank 1st for opponent free throws made per game this season (13.8).
- The Atlanta Dream rank 1st for steals per game this season (9.1).
- The Atlanta Dream rank 14th for blocks per game this season (3.3).
Liberty vs Dream Prediction Injury Report
Satou Sabally is out for the Liberty with a concussion.
Brionna Jones is out for the Dream with a leg injury. Allisha Gray is questionable with a hand injury.
Liberty vs Dream Prediction
It’s hard to bet against the Dream as they’re 9-0 SU and ATS since August 30. I wouldn’t talk you off the ledge if you’re looking to grab the free bucket. However, I just believe in championship DNBA and know it’s hard to kill teams that have been there, done that. The Liberty had their chances to win game 2, and coming back home should help.
We also have to monitor the Gray injury, as it will be even more difficult for Atlanta on the road if she’s not able to go. Those Dream role players won’t be as effective in Brooklyn. Either way, I don’t see the Liberty going down without a fight. I’ll lay the reasonable number.