The Atlanta Dream and Minnesota Lynx meet Wednesday in WNBA action at the Target Center. Here’s a Lynx vs Dream Prediction. This article will include a Lynx vs Dream Pick.
Atlanta Dream Betting Preview
The Atlanta Dream look for their third road win to build on their 4-1 record. The Dream have won their first two road games this season.
The Atlanta Dream are averaging 84 points on 42.9 percent shooting and allowing 79.2 points on 42.4 percent shooting. Allisha Gray is averaging 21.8 points and 5.2 rebounds, while Rhyne Howard is averaging 18.8 points and 4.3 assists. Angel Reese is the third double-digit scorer, and Jordin Canada is grabbing 4.8 rebounds. The Atlanta Dream are shooting 30.2 percent from beyond the arc and 72.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Atlanta Dream are allowing 25 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.6 rebounds per game.
Minnesota Lynx Betting Preview
The Minnesota Lynx look to stay hot after winning 4 of their last 5 games. The Minnesota Lynx have lost 2 of their first 3 home games this season.
The Minnesota Lynx are averaging 88.7 points on 50 percent shooting and allowing 82.3 points on 39.1 percent shooting. Natasha Howard is averaging 17 points and 8.3 rebounds, while Courtney Williams is averaging 15.8 points and 5.8 rebounds. Kayla McBride is the third double-digit scorer, and Olivia Miles is grabbing 5 rebounds. The Minnesota Lynx are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 72 percent from the free-throw line. The Minnesota Lynx are allowing 27.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39 rebounds per game.
Why the Minnesota Lynx will win
- The Lynx have won nine of their last 10 home games following a road win.
- The Dream have lost each of their last three games at Target Center following a home win.
- The Lynx have covered the spread in each of their last four games as home underdogs.
- The Dream have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven games at Target Center following a home win.
Why the Atlanta Dream will win
- The Dream have won each of their last six night games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Lynx have lost three of their last four home games.
- The Dream have covered the spread in each of their last seven road games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Lynx have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last 10 night games against teams that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Dream’s last four games has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Lynx’s last four games has gone UNDER the total points line.
Minnesota Lynx Player Facts
- Courtney Williams has recorded 3+ rebounds and 3+ assists in 19 consecutive appearances – longest active streak of any player in the league.
- Natasha Howard ranks T1st in the league for points in the paint (84) this season.
Atlanta Dream Player Facts
- Angel Reese ranks 1st amongst qualified players for rebounds per game (11.4) this season.
- Jordin Canada is the only player in the league to have recorded 6+ steals in a game this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Minnesota Lynx rank 1st for opponent field goal percentage this season (39.1%).
- The Minnesota Lynx rank 14th for free throw percentage this season (72.0%).
- The Atlanta Dream rank 1st for rebounds per game this season (41.6).
- The Atlanta Dream rank 1st for offensive rebounds per game this season (11.6).
Lynx vs Dream Injury Report
Napheesa Collier is out for the Lynx due to an ankle injury. Dorka Juhasz is out due to a foot injury. Emma Cechova is out with a knee injury. Anastasiia Olairi Kosu is probably after a concussion.
The Dream will be without Brionna Jones due to a knee injury.
Lynx vs Dream Prediction
The Dream were attractive on paper entering the season, and they’re off to a fine start. Oddsmakers clearly like what they’re seeing as well. However, the Lynx might be banged up, but they’ve helped their own as well. The Lynx have shown great balance, and despite not having Collier, this Minnesota roster still has game changers, which include the ROY favorite in Miles. You don’t get the Lynx as home dogs often, and they’re playing too well to turn down in the underdog role. This is showing too much respect toward the Dream. Give me the bucket.