There are three WNBA games today, and the most intriguing may be the matchup between the Atlanta Dream and Connecticut Sun. Atlanta comes in riding a wave of momentum after their upset win on Tuesday, while the Sun will look to remain in second place in the league standings at home. Here, we make our Dream vs Sun betting picks for the opening game on the Thursday WNBA schedule.
Dream vs Sun Information
Atlanta Dream vs Connecticut Sun
Location of the game: Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, CT
Date & Time: Thursday, June 15, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
How to watch: Prime Video
Dream vs Sun Recent Scores
Looking at the recent WNBA scores for these teams, the Dream come in off of an 86-79 win over the New York Liberty. Meanwhile, the Sun has won two games in a row. They defeated the Las Vegas Aces 94-77 before beating these same Dream 89-77 in Atlanta.
Dream vs Sun Betting Analysis
Coming into this contest, the Connecticut Sun are 7.5-point favorites against the Atlanta Dream. The total for this contest is set at 163 points. After their most recent matchup saw a combined 166 points scored.
Atlanta Dream: Coming Off a Signature Win
Tuesday’s WNBA odds had the Atlanta Dream as a 10-point underdog on the road against the New York Liberty. But the Dream beat one of the best WNBA teams that night, as they locked the Liberty down on defense. Here, they will look to slow down Alyssa Thomas and DeWanna Bonner the same way they did Jonquel Jones and Breanna Stewart just a couple of nights ago.
Connecticut Sun: Looking Like Title Contenders
The second place team in the WNBA standings is the Connecticut Sun, who are 8-2 going into this matchup. Connecticut’s offense has been a pleasant surprise this season, as they have not missed a beat despite losing Jonquel Jones in the offseason. Alyssa Thomas has been a big reason why. As her assists and points are both way up this year so far.
Dream vs Sun Updates
There is a huge difference in the health situations surrounding the Dream and Sun heading into this matchup. The Sun are completely healthy going into this game, with no names listed on their injury report. The Dream cannot say the same, as they have a few key names listed as injured for this contest.
The most significant of those names is Aari McDonald, who is expected to miss a third straight game for the Dream. Her absence will negatively impact the guard play of the Dream. Who need all the help they can get against one of the best all-around teams in the WNBA.
Dream vs Sun Betting Preview
From a Dream vs Sun betting perspective, things could be closer than anticipated in terms of the outcome of this game. While Connecticut is 8-2 straight up on the season so far, they are just 5-4-1 against the spread. Atlanta is 3-5 straight up on the year, but they are 4-4 against the spread in 2023.
When it comes to totals, both the Dream and Sun have seen the majority of their games go over their respective totals. Atlanta has gone over the total in five of their eight games on the year. Connecticut has gone over the total in six of their 10 outings as well.
Dream vs Sun Betting Prediction
The best Dream vs Sun betting pick for this contest is to back these teams to combine for over 163 points on the year. Both of these teams have gone over the total in the majority of their games this season. Those making WNBA picks will continue to profit from betting the over when Connecticut and Atlanta are involved here.
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