Atlanta Aces looked like it could be a potential dark horse for the WNBA crown in mid-July after ripping off a seven-game winning streak. The Atlanta Dream, however, has struggled to stay above .500 since closing the streak with an 82-73 win over Minnesota on July 18.
Making Aces vs Dream betting picks will show that Atlanta has gone 4-8 since that victory.
Las Vegas Aces vs. Atlanta Dream Odds
Moneyline: WNBA lines show that Las Vegas is a 15.5-point favorite. The Aces are -1600 on the moneyline, while the Dream are +900.
Over/Under: The over/under is set at 168 points.
Las Vegas Aces vs. Atlanta Dream Information
Las Vegas Aces vs Atlanta Dream
Location of the game: Gateway Center Arena. College Park, Atlanta.
Date & Time: Tuesday, August 22. 7:00 p.m.
How to watch: WNBA League Pass
Las Vegas Aces vs. Atlanta Dream Analysis
Las Vegas Eager for a Bounce-Back Performance
Ace’s games have seldom looked like they did last Sunday. The Aces, who average over 90 points per game, had one of their worst offensive performances of the season in a 78-72 loss to the Los Angeles Sparks. The Aces only shot 36 percent (27-of-75) from the field and 25 percent (8-of-32) from the 3-point line.
Las Vegas had been on an exceptional run of offense in the games before that. Anyone making Aces vs Dream betting picks would see that Las Vegas scored 86 or more points in four consecutive games, including two games with more than 100 points.
Key Injuries
The Aces don’t have any other key players out or injury other than Candace Parker, who was injured last month.
Betting Trends to Know
- Las Vegas is 19-13 against the spread.
- The Aces are 4-1 against the spread over the past five games.
- Las Vegas has seen the total go under in three straight games.
- Eighteen of the Aces’ 32 games have gone over the total.
Atlanta Needs a Clean Performance to Pull Off Upset
The Atlanta Dream roster has improved considerably this season. Atlanta is capable of playing a fun brand of basketball but has yet to put everything together after a strong start to the season. Missing Rhyne Howard, who is tied for a team-high by averaging 17.5 points per game, from the lineup hasn’t been easy.
While the Dream were able to beat Chicago last time out without Howard, the offense wasn’t as sharp without her. Atlanta is only 10th in the WNBA in field goal percentage, making 42.7 percent of its attempts this season. The Dream are in the middle of the league in 3-point shooting by knocking down 34.2 percent of its attempts.
Key Injuries
Atlanta forward Nia Coffey is out with an injury. Rhyne Howard is questionable due to a knee injury.
Betting Trends to Know
- Atlanta is 15-17 against the spread this season.
- Nineteen of the Dream’s 32 games have gone under the total.
- The under has hit in eight straight games for Atlanta.
- The Dream is 3-7 against the spread over the past ten games.
Las Vegas Aces vs. Atlanta Dream Betting Picks
Anyone making WNBA predictions today will know this is a dog-or-pass spot for the moneyline. Las Vegas will likely win, but the price is too expensive to bet on the Aces straight up or even add them in a parlay. It’s best to either bet on Atlanta or look for another option.
This game is one that should go under the total. If Howard plays for Atlanta, the total can go over, but if she isn’t available, Atlanta will struggle to score. Las Vegas is also capable of playing excellent defense to match its offense.
When making your Aces vs Dream betting picks, go with the Dream to cover the spread. Atlanta needs to try and spring an upset to bolster its playoff spot. Las Vegas would like to stay ahead of New York in the WNBA standings but has a bit of a cushion to fall back on.
Las Vegas Aces vs. Atlanta Dream Prediction
- WNBA Pick: Dream +15.5
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