Things have been weird for the Chicago Sky this summer. Long-time coach James Wade, who led the Sky to their only WNBA crown a few years ago, suddenly resigned to take an assistant coaching job with the Toronto Raptors. While Wade’s absence may not sway everyone making a Dream vs Sky prediction, having to break in a new coach may start to catch up with Chicago as the schedule nears the end of the year. The Sky, who had lost five straight games in June, have finally started to pull out of their funk.
Atlanta has shown promise this season but has yet to find consistency. The Dream have shown they have the offensive punch to climb the WNBA standings but will need to prove they can get stops on defense as well. This is a WNBA Commissioner’s Cup matchup.
Atlanta Dream vs Chicago Sky Information
Atlanta Dream vs Chicago Sky
Location: Wintrust Arena, Chicago
Date & Time: Friday, July 7, 2023 8:00 p.m.
How to watch: ION
Recent Scores
Atlanta has won its last three games on the WNBA schedule. The Dream beat Los Angeles 90-79 Wednesday night. Atlanta won the previous meeting between the two teams, 83-65, on May 30th in Atlanta. The Sky have also won three straight games and knocked off the Indiana Fever 89-87 last Sunday.
Dream vs Sky Analysis
People making a Dream vs Sky prediction will see that Atlanta’s progress has been slowed by a weak defense. Atlanta is last in the league in points allowed per game, allowing its opponents to score 88.8 points per game. The Dream is in the middle of the league in terms of defensive field goal percentage and defensive 3-point percentage but has given their opponents plenty of opportunities due to turning the ball over.
WNBA stats show Allisha Gray leads Atlanta by scoring 18.4 points per game, while Rhyne Howard scores 18 points per game. Kaleah Copper has been doing her best to keep Chicago’s heads above water. She averages a team-high 16.4 points per game and shoots 43.1 percent from the 3-point line.
Chicago has struggled to keep up on offensive, however. The Sky score the second-fewest points per game, averaging 78.6 points per game. Chicago also struggles from the free-throw line, ranking last in the league by making 71.7 percent of its free throws.
Dream vs Sky Odds Breakdown
Spread: WNBA odds show that the Dream are 1.5-point underdogs on the road. The Sky has covered three straight games against the spread. The Dream are 9-7 against the spread and have covered three straight games. While Chicago is 10-5-2 against the spread. The Sky has also covered three straight games against the spread. The total has gone under the number in nine of their 17 games this season.
Moneyline: Atlanta is even money on the moneyline.
Total: The over/under has been set at 169.5 points.
Atlanta Dream vs Chicago Sky Betting Pick and Prediction
Atlanta has been teasing a breakthrough all season. After grabbing three straight wins over WNBA teams, the Dream is in a position to make a big run through the middle part of their schedule. Atlanta being even money on the road against this Chicago team, is worth a risk. Getting 1.5 points for more insurance wouldn’t be a bad idea.
Anyone making a Dream vs Sky prediction will see that Atlanta’s offense is complemented by a defense that allows the most points per game in the league. The Dream and Sky will put up a lot of points and see the number go over the total.
- Pick 1: Sky 1.5
- Pick 2: Over 169.5
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