Sparks vs Dream Prediction 8-20-26 WNBA Picks

The Atlanta Dream and Los Angeles Sparks meet Thursday in WNBA action at the Crypto.com Arena. Here’s a Sparks vs Dream Prediction. This article will include a Sparks vs Dream Pick.

Atlanta Dream Betting Preview

The Atlanta Dream look for a win after winning 9 of their last 12 games. The Dream have lost 5 of their last 9 road games.

The Atlanta Dream are averaging 90.3 points on 43.5 percent shooting and allowing 85.7 points on 47.6 percent shooting. Allisha Gray is averaging 19.7 points and 3.3 rebounds, while Rhyne Howard is averaging 17.9 points and 3.6 assists. Angel Reese is the third double-digit scorer, and Jordin Canada is grabbing 3.8 rebounds. The Atlanta Dream are shooting 31.8 percent from beyond the arc and 78.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Atlanta Dream are allowing 36.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.3 rebounds per game.

Los Angeles Sparks Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Sparks need a win after losing 17 of their last 22 games. The Sparks have lost 4 straight home games.

The Los Angeles Sparks are averaging 88 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 92.7 points on 47.8 percent shooting. Nneka Ogwumike is averaging 16.9 points and 3 assists, while Dearica Hamby is averaging 15.1 points and 7.3 rebounds. Rae Burrell is the third double-digit scorer, and Erica Wheeler is dishing out 5.3 assists. The Los Angeles Sparks are shooting 33 percent from beyond the arc and 77.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Los Angeles Sparks are allowing 34.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.1 rebounds per game.

Why the Los Angeles Sparks will win

• The underdogs have won three of the last four games between the Sparks and Dream at Crypto.com Arena.
• The Dream have lost three of their last four games as road favorites against Western Conference opponents.
• The Sparks have covered the spread in each of their last four games as home underdogs.
• The Dream have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as road favorites against Western Conference opponents.

Why the Atlanta Dream will win

• The Sparks have lost each of their last 10 Thursday night games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
• The Dream have won each of their last seven games against the Sparks.
• The Sparks have failed to cover the spread in 14 of their last 15 night games at Crypto.com Arena following a road loss.
• The Dream have covered the spread in seven of their last eight road games following a road win.

Total Points Facts

• Seven of the last eight night games between the Sparks and Dream have gone OVER the total points line.
• Each of the Dream’s last four road games has gone UNDER the total points line.

Los Angeles Sparks Player Facts

• Nneka Ogwumike is the only qualified player in the league to be leading their team in rebounds per game (8.7) and free-throw percentage (84.8%) this season.
• Rae Burrell ranks 10th amongst qualified players for 3P% (39.6%) this season.

Atlanta Dream Player Facts

• Rhyne Howard has recorded 1+ threes, 1+ blocks and 1+ steals in four consecutive appearances – longest active streak of any player in the league.
• Allisha Gray has made 5+ free throws in three consecutive appearances- equal to the longest active streak of any player in the league.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Los Angeles Sparks rank 14th for opponent assists per game this season (22.6).
• The Los Angeles Sparks rank 14th for rebounds per game this season (31.1).
• The Atlanta Dream rank 1st for steals per game this season (9.0).
• The Atlanta Dream rank 1st for opponent turnovers per game this season (16.3).

Sparks vs Dream Injury Report

Monique Akoa Makani is probable for the Sparks despite an ankle issue. Cameron Brink is probable despite a rib injury. Erica Wheeler is probable despite an ankle issue.

Brionna Jones is out for the Dream with a leg injury.

Sparks vs Dream Prediction

The Sparks will be as healthy as they’ve been all year, as all of their banged-up players are listed as probable. There should also be a packed house as Ogwumike announced she’s retiring at the end of the season. This is just one of six more times LA can see her play. With all of that said, the Sparks don’t play a lick of defense, and it’s why they’re in this position currently. Letdown spot for the Dream, but they’ve done a decent job of beating up on the teams they’re supposed to smoke. The Dream scored 101 points on the Sparks back in July. I’ll lay the points with Atlanta.