One of four WNBA games today is an intriguing matchup between the Chicago Sky and Atlanta Dream. James Wade’s team is off to an impressive 3-1 start, though many thought these two WNBA teams would be battling it out for a playoff spot in the middle or bottom half of the league. However, the Dream (1-2) hope to ensure that is not the case when they entertain the Sky Tuesday night.
Here is a breakdown of each team, odds, and Sky vs. Dream betting picks.
Chicago Sky vs. Atlanta Dream Odds
The WNBA odds show the Dream are favored at -145 on the moneyline and -2 (-110) against the spread. The Sky are +2 (-110) against the spread and +125 on the moneyline. The over/under is 161 points with -110 odds on either side of the spread.
The Sky’s implied team total is 79.5 points, while the Dream’s is 81.5 points, with -115 odds on either side of those two spreads when betting on WNBA.
Chicago Sky vs. Atlanta Dream Information
Chicago Sky vs Atlanta Dream
Location of the game: Gateway Center Arena @ College Park, Atlanta, GA
Date & Time: Tuesday, May 30, 2023, 7:00 p.m. ET
How to watch: Bally Sports Southeast, Marquee Sports Network, CW 26, WNBA League Pass
Chicago Sky vs. Atlanta Dream Analysis
Chicago Sky Performance Recap and Analysis
The Sky have always been one of the better defensive teams under James Wade, which really led to their success in the past few seasons. Those systems are still in place though many of those stars departed.
The Sky are third in allowing 73.5 points per game, second at holding teams to 37.9% on field goal attempts, and fourth at limiting them to 31.4% on 3-pointers.
Offensively, the Sky can go stagnant at times. They are fifth at scoring 78.8 points per game, fourth at making 43.2% of field goal attempts, and fifth at making 34.2% of 3-point shots. It is a guard-focused team with Kahleah Copper (15.8 points per game), Marina Mabrey (15.7 ppg), and Courtney Williams (10.5 ppg) leading the way.
Key Injuries
The Sky remained without Ruth Hebard (personal) and Isabelle Harrison (knee) indefinitely while they lost Li Yueru (lower body) for the season. Forward Morgan Bertsch (ankle) and guard Rebekah Gardner (foot) are listed as questionable.
Betting Trends to Know
The Sky are 3-0-1 against the spread in the last four meetings in Atlanta, where the under is 4-0 in those four games. For the season, though, the Sky are 4-0 against the spread but 1-3 on overs. They also have won four straight in the series.
Atlanta Dream Performance Recap and Analysis
The Dream are the opposite of their opponents in that they have excelled on the offensive end to a degree. Atlanta is third in scoring 82.7 points per game but it has not been efficient. The Dream shoot 38.4% from the field (10th) and 32.0% on 3s (seventh) but are second in making 85.3% of free throw attempts.
They are eighth defensively in allowing 84.0 points per game, ninth with 42.4% on field goal attempts and eighth with 32.9% of 3s being made. The inefficiencies are not great for making WNBA picks.
Key Injuries
Dream center Iliana Rupert remains out due to suspension. Guard Danielle Robinson (knee) is questionable for Tuesday’s game.
Betting Trends to Know
The Dream are 1-2 against the spread and 2-1 on overs this season.
Chicago Sky vs. Atlanta Dream Betting Picks
Here are our Sky vs. Dream betting picks:
- Moneyline: Sky +125; Chicago’s defense will be the difference.
- Over/Under: Under 161; Again, the defensive end and Atlanta’s efficiency struggles have us thinking under.
- Spread: Sky +2; If we think the Sky are going to win outright, we will double down.
Chicago Sky vs. Atlanta Dream Score Prediction
This is a big Commissioner’s Cup game on the WNBA schedule, and the Dream are an intriguing team because of their young talent. But the Sky’s experience is enough for our Sky vs. Dream betting picks.
- WNBA Pick: Sky 69, Dream 65
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