The Atlanta Dream and Toronto Tempo meet Sunday in WNBA action at the Coca-Cola Coliseum. Here’s a Tempo vs Dream Prediction. This article will include a Tempo vs Dream Pick.
Atlanta Dream Betting Preview
The Atlanta Dream have yet to lose back-to-back games this season. The Dream have won 4 of their last 6 road games.
The Atlanta Dream are averaging 85.8 points on 43.4 percent shooting and allowing 81 points on 46.2 percent shooting. Allisha Gray is averaging 19.1 points and 3.8 rebounds, while Rhyne Howard is averaging 18.5 points and 3.5 assists. Angel Reese is the third double-digit scorer, and Jordin Canada is grabbing 3.4 rebounds. The Atlanta Dream are shooting 32.3 percent from beyond the arc and 74.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Atlanta Dream are allowing 33.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.9 rebounds per game.
Toronto Tempo Betting Preview
The Toronto Tempo looks for a win after splitting their last 8 games. The Toronto Tempo has won 3 straight home games.
The Toronto Tempo is averaging 89.5 points on 43.4 percent shooting and allowing 88.8 points on 47.3 percent shooting. Brittney Sykes is averaging 21.5 points and 4.1 rebounds, while Marina Mabrey is averaging 18.6 points and 3.4 rebounds. Kiki Rice is the third double-digit scorer, and Nyara Sabally is grabbing 5.4 rebounds. The Toronto Tempo is shooting 33 percent from beyond the arc and 85.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Tempo is allowing 31.1 percent shooting from deep and is grabbing 31.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Toronto Tempo will win
- The Tempo have won four of their last five home games.
- The Dream have lost each of their last three games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Dream have failed to cover the spread in each of their last three games as road favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in three of the Dream’s last four games.
Why the Atlanta Dream will win
- The Dream have won nine of their last 10 day games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Dream have covered the spread in each of their last five day games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Four of the Dream’s last five road games have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Three of the Tempo’s last four games have gone OVER the total points line.
Toronto Tempo Player Facts
- Brittney Sykes ranks 1st amongst qualified players in the Eastern Conference for points per game (21.5) this season.
- Laura Juškaitė ranks 4th amongst qualified players in the Eastern Conference for 3P% (38.2%) 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 ranks 2nd in the league for fast-break points (38) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Toronto Tempo ranks 14th for rebounds per game this season (31.2).
- The Toronto Tempo ranks 14th for blocks per game this season (3.2).
- The Atlanta Dream rank 1st for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (6.5).
- The Atlanta Dream rank 1st for steals per game this season (9.5).
Tempo vs Dream Injury Report
Kiki Rice is out for the Tempo with an ankle injury. Nyara Sabally is questionable with a hamstring injury.
The Dream will be without Brionna Jones due to a knee injury.
Tempo vs Dream Prediction
The Dream have been the better team this season and should be favored, but let’s calm down a bit. The Tempo have held their own this season and have played their best at home, where they’re 4-2 SU. The Tempo are also coming off a ridiculous comeback against the Mystics, and while it resulted in a heartbreaking loss, there were positives to take from that game. Coming back home, the Tempo should feel good about themselves and eager to get in the win column.
The Tempo are 5-2 ATS as an underdog this season. I’d feel better about this pick if Sabally is cleared, so please check the injury report before pressing the button. At the time of this writing, I’d grab the points with Toronto.