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Atlanta Dream at New York Liberty Game 2 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Atlanta Dream at New York Liberty Game 2 odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Atlanta Dream and the New York Liberty play Game 2 of their 1st-round best-of-3 series Tuesday. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s WNBA odds around the Dream vs. Liberty odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

Playoff series: Liberty lead 1-0; won regular-season series 3-1

The Liberty posted an 83-69 victory in Game 1 on Sunday. New York shot 43.3% (29-of-67) from the field, while hitting 34.8% (8-of-23) from behind the 3-point line and going 94.4% (17-of-18) from the free-throw line.

New York had 4 starters go for double-digit points, with rookie F Leonie Fiebich as the unlikely leader with 21 points on 7-of-8 shooting. She was 4-of-4 from behind the 3-point line, too. F Breanna Stewart posted 20 points with 11 rebounds and 3 blocked shots in 32 minutes.

The Dream was just 39.7% (27-of-68) from the field, 18.8% (3-of-16) from behind the 3-point line, and a dismal 63.2% (12-of-19) from the charity stripe. That was the difference, as it was actually just minus-1 in rebounding, while both teams blocked 5 shots with 14 turnovers.

Dream at Liberty odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:27 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Dream +650 (bet $100 to win $650) | Liberty -1000 (bet $1,000 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Dream +12.5 (-105) | Liberty -12.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 156.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Dream at Liberty picks and predictions

Prediction

Liberty 82, Dream 73

Moneyline

The Liberty (-1000) will cost you 10 times your potential return, and that’s way too much risk for not enough reward. In other words, you would need to risk $100 for every $10 of profit, and that’s not a good long-term betting strategy.

The Dream (+650) played the Liberty pretty tough in Game 1, including in the rebounding, steals, blocked shots and turnovers categories. However, it was shooting that crushed the Dream. If they’re a little better, and the Liberty aren’t on fire, who knows? Perhaps we could have an upset in Game 2.

AVOID.

Against the spread

The DREAM +12.5 (-105) is a strong play in Game 2. It could very well be their final game, but Atlanta will go hard and make the Liberty -12.5 (-115) work for it.

A lot of the counting stats were fairly even in Game 1. Atlanta shouldn’t be as poor from the field, downtown and from the free-throw line as they were in the series opener, especially with its season on the line.

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Over/Under

UNDER 156.5 (-110) is the lean in Game 2. We have seen the Under cashed in each of the past 3 meetings in New York. The losing team in the past 5 meetings has gone for 75 or fewer points, too.

Atlanta will be playing its hearts out on defense, desperately trying to keep its season alive. Look for a lower-scoring battle.

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Atlanta Dream at New York Liberty Game 1 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Atlanta Dream at New York Liberty Game 1 odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Atlanta Dream and the New York Liberty play Game 1 of their 1st-round best-of-3 series Sunday. Tip-off is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s WNBA odds around the Dream vs. Liberty odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

Regular-season series: Liberty won 3-1

The Dream picked up a 78-67 victory against the Liberty in the regular-season finale Thursday, cashing as a 5-point underdog while the Under (157.5) cashed. However, that can be disregarded, as Atlanta was fighting for the final playoff spot, while New York had powered down after having the No. 1 overall seed locked up.

The Liberty played Breanna Stewart and Courtney Vandersloot just 16 minutes. The Liberty emptied the bench in the finale, but they’ll obviously lean upon the stars more in the playoff opener.

In B-Stew’s 3 full games against the Dream, she averaged 21.3 PPG, 10.0 RPG, 4.7 APG and 1.7 SPG, while hitting 4 3-pointers.

Atlanta’s Tina Charles, a former Liberty player, had 10 points and 10 rebounds in Thursday’s finale at New York. She finished the season with 9 double-doubles in the final 10 games. Charles is averaging 11.7 PPG and 9.7 RPG in the past 3 tries against the Lib.

Dream at Liberty odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 3:50 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Dream +575 (bet $100 to win $575) | Liberty -800 (bet $800 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Dream +12.5 (-115) | Liberty -12.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 156.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Dream at Liberty picks and predictions

Prediction

Liberty 86, Dream 77

Moneyline

The Liberty (-800) will cost you 8 times your potential return, and while the No. 1 seed should be able to coast by a Dream (+575) team that secured the No. 8 seed on the final day, nothing is a certainty.

This is just too much risk for not enough reward. You would need to risk $80 for every $10 in profit. That’s a poor betting strategy over the long term.

AVOID.

Against the spread

In the 3 games which saw the Liberty play their starters for the entire game, New York was 2-1 ATS.

However, the DREAM +12.5 (-115) are on a 5-2 ATS roll in the past 7 outings, and 5-1 ATS in 6 games as a double-digit underdog, including June 30 at Barclays Center against the Lib.

Look for a tight game into the 2nd half before New York pulls away somewhat. But, Atlanta should be able to hang on for the cover.

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Over/Under

OVER 156.5 (-115) is a strong play in Game 1 of this best-of-3 series.

While the Under is 4-1 in the final 5 regular-season games for Atlanta, the offense has been good for at least 76 points.

For New York, it scored at least 87 points in 3 of the final 5 games. We should get some fireworks in this matinee playoff battle.

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Atlanta Dream at New York Liberty odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Atlanta Dream at New York Liberty odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Atlanta Dream (14-25) and the New York Liberty (32-7) meet Thursday in the regular-season finale at Barclays Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Dream vs. Liberty odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Liberty lead 3-0

The Dream hold a 1-game lead over the Chicago Sky and Washington Mystics for the 8th and final playoff spot heading into the finale. Atlanta has won 2 in a row, which just happens to be against the Sky and Mystics,

If 2 teams are tied for the final spot, the tiebreaker is head-to-head record. Atlanta is 2-2 against Chicago, and, yep, 2-2 against Washington. The Mystics are 3-1 in 4 regular-season meetings with the Sky.

If all 3 teams are tied for the final spot, the determining factor is record against teams with a winning mark. As it stands, an Atlanta loss, and wins by both Chicago and Washington, would eliminate the Dream.

An Atlanta loss, Chicago loss and Washington win, and a tie between the Dream and Mystics, results in the Dream going to the playoffs due to a better record against teams with a record of .500 or better.

The Liberty have nothing to worry about, as it has sewed up the 1st overall seed, and it will play either the Dream, Mystics or Sky in the 1st round of the playoffs.

Dream at Liberty odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:01 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Dream -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Liberty -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
Against the spread: Dream +1.5 (-115) | Liberty -1.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 159.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Dream at Liberty picks and predictions

Prediction

Dream 79, Liberty 76

Moneyline

ATLANTA (-105) is worth a roll of the dice, as New York (-115) is likely to rest key players with the No. 1 seed locked up, and no rest to risk injuries.

The Liberty have a history of resting key players, as Breanna Stewart sat in the game previous to the Olympics break, giving way to Kennedy Burke. Leonie Fiebich could also get the starting nod, as Betnijah Laney-Hamilton has been dinged up most of the season, and there is no sense pushing it.

The Dream will be going all out, and if they were to secure the outright victory, they’d be right back in New York for Game 1 of a 1st-round series.

Against the spread

There is no sense backing Atlanta +1.5 (-115), unless you are absolutely convinced New York -1.5 (-105) will win by a single point only. If not, then playing the moneyline is the much more sensible play.

PASS.

Over/Under

UNDER 159.5 (-105) is a solid play in this finale.

If the Liberty rests key players, the offensive chemistry and production should be way off.

The Under is 4-2 in the past 6 games for the Liberty, as it stands, while going low in 9 of the past 13 outings.

For the Dream, the Under is 3-1 in the past 4 games, and 9-4-1 in the previous 14 contests, while going 4-1 in the previous 5 road outings.

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Chicago Sky at Atlanta Dream odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Chicago Sky at Atlanta Dream odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Chicago Sky (13-25) and the Atlanta Dream (13-25) meet Tuesday at Gateway Center Arena at College Park. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Sky vs. Dream odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Sky lead 2-1

The Sky, Dream and Washington Mystics are each tied with a 13-25 record, as the trio vie for the 8th and final postseason spot with 2 games left to play for each team.

Chicago has won 2 of the 1st 3 meetings this season, but this will be the 1st try against Atlanta without rookie F Angel Reese. The Sky won their only previous meeting this season in Atlanta 85-77, cashing as a 1-point favorite as the Over (157.5) cashed.

The Sky have dropped and failed to cover 3 in a row, and Chicago is just 2-10 SU in the past 12 games since Aug. 18. Chicago is also just 3-6 ATS in the past 9 outings, with the Under going 3-1 in the past 4 games, while cashing at a 7-3 clip in the previous 10 outings.

The Dream won a critical 76-73 game in overtime at Washington on Sunday, keeping the ‘dream’ alive for a postseason spot, especially after falling to the Mystics 72-69 in the front end of the home-and-home set Friday. The Under is 3-0 in the past 3 for Atlanta, and 6-2 across the previous 8 outings.

Sky at Dream odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:31 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Sky +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Dream -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
Against the spread: Sky +6.5 (-110) | Dream -6.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 154.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Sky at Dream picks and predictions

Prediction

Dream 81, Sky 69

Moneyline

Atlanta (-250) will cost you 2 1/2 times your potential return, and that’s way too much risk for not nearly enough reward.

While Chicago (+200) has been sinking like a stone in the standings, it still has plenty of talent without Reese to make things interesting down south.

PASS.

Against the spread

Play ATLANTA -6.5 (-110) laying the points. While Chicago +6.5 (-110) has the talent to compete, things have been a bit disjointed since Reese went down.

The Sky have dropped 3 in a row, while also going 0-3 ATS in the span, and Chicago has scored 66 or fewer points in 2 of the previous 3 outings. Chicago has covered just 3 of the past 9 games, and it isn’t a good bet to cover here, either.

Over/Under

UNDER 154.5 (-110) is the best play on the board in this crucial WNBA battle for positioning in the playoff chase.

The Under has hit in 3 of the past 4 outings for the Sky, while going 7-3 in the previous 10 outings.

For the Dream, we’ve had 3 consecutive Under results, while the total has gone low in 6 of the past 8 outings. The Under is 5-2 in the past 7 meetings in this series dating back to May 30, 2023, too.

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Atlanta Dream at Washington Mystics odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Atlanta Dream at Washington Mystics odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Atlanta Dream (12-25) and Washington Mystics (13-24) meet Sunday at Entertainment & Sports Arena in the 2nd end of a home-and-home set. Tip-off is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Dream vs. Mystics odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Mystics 2-1

The Mystics pulled into the 8th spot in the overall standings, temporarily occupying the final playoff spot with 3 games to play. Washington was tied with Atlanta in the standings, but it eased by the Dream 72-69 as a 4-point underdog on the road Friday in the front end of the home-and-home set to break that tie.

Washington shot 43.3% (26-of-60) from the field in Friday’s win while going 38.1% (8-of-21) from behind the arc. G Brittney Sykes led the way with 20 points on 7-of-13 shooting, including 3-of-3 from downtown.

On the flip side, Atlanta hit just 28.8% (21-of-73) from the field in Friday’s loss and a dismal 25.0% (5-of-20) from behind the arc. If not for a plus-8 rebounding margin for the Dream, the game might not have been as close.

Dream at Mystics odds

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Moneyline (ML): Dream +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Mystics -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
Against the spread: Dream +1.5 (-120) | Mystics -1.5 (+100)
Over/Under (O/U): 152.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Dream at Mystics picks and predictions

Prediction

Mystics 75, Dream 69

Moneyline

It doesn’t make a lot of sense to bet Washington (-120) straight up if you like it, as it is cheaper to just lay the little bit of points. Unless you feel strongly that this is going to be a Mystics win, but only by one point, you should look to the spread instead.

The Mystics are playing much better basketball lately, going 7-2 across the past 9 outings since Aug. 23. For the Dream, they are on a 2-8 skid in the past 10 contests.

PASS.

Against the spread

While the road team has won 4 straight meetings in this series, including all 3 meetings this season, the MYSTICS -1.5 (+100) are a strong play at even-money as they look to deal the Dream +1.5 (-120) a big blow to their flickering playoff hopes.

The Mystics have covered 5 in a row, and 9 of the past 10 games, and there’s not much to dislike about Washington right now. It is playing some of the best basketball in all of the W, battling with urgency, which is more than can be said for Atlanta.

Over/Under

UNDER 152.5 (-110) is a strong play in the 2nd end of the home-and-home set. We had just 141 combined points on a total of 155 in Friday’s game in Hotlanta.

The Under has hit in 3 in a row for the Mystics, too, while going low in 7 of the past 10 outings. For the Dream, they’re on a 5-2 run to the Under in the past 7, while the total has gone low at a 12-5-1 clip in the past 18 outings.

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Washington Mystics at Atlanta Dream odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Washington Mystics at Atlanta Dream odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Washington Mystics (12-24) and Atlanta Dream (12-24) meet Friday at Gateway Center Arena at College Park, Ga., in the front end of a home-and-home set. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ION). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Mystics vs. Dream odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Tied 1-1

The Mystics and Dream are tied in the standings, 1 game behind the Chicago Sky as the 3 teams vie for the final playoff spot in the WNBA. While the loser of this game won’t necessarily be eliminated, it will be extremely tough to overcome a setback.

Washington made a statement Wednesday, winning 89-58 at Chicago as a 1-point favorite, while cashing the Under (162). It has won 6 of the past 8 games, while going 8-1 against the spread (ATS) in the previous 9 outings. The Under has cashed in the past 2 games, while going 6-3 in the past 9 contests.

Atlanta was tripped up 76-64 by the visiting Minnesota Lynx Tuesday as a 5-point ‘dog while the Under (155.5) cashed. The Dream have lost 7 of the past 9 games, while going 4-4-1 ATS in that span. The Under is on a 4-2 run.

The road team has won both meetings this season, with Washington routing Atlanta 87-68 in the most recent meeting in Georgia back on June 11, cashing as a 6.5-point underdog as the Under (156.5) hit. The Dream won 73-67 in D.C. on May 29 as 3-point favorites with the Under (164) also cashing.

Mystics at Dream odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated 6:34 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Mystics +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Dream -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
Against the spread: Mystics +3.5 (+100) | Dream -3.5 (-120)
Over/Under (O/U): 156.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Mystics at Dream picks and predictions

Prediction

Mystics 80, Dream 74

Moneyline

WASHINGTON (+145) is a solid play as moderate road underdogs. The road team has picked up victories in both meetings this season, and 3 in a row in the series since Sept. 8, 2023.

Plus, the Mystics are just playing much better basketball. Washington is 6-2 in its past 8 games since Aug. 23, while Atlanta is 2-7 across its previous 9 outings.

Against the spread

If you’d like to play it safe and need a little wiggle room in the event of a close game, MYSTICS +3.5 (+100) is worth a look. Don’t play both the moneyline and the underdog together, though. If you’re more conservative, take the points, and if you’re a little more adventurous, go with the moneyline. Either way, though, you should be fine.

Over/Under

UNDER 156.5 (-110) is the lean but go with a half-unit play at most.

The Under has cashed in both previous meetings this season, and the total has gone low in 4 in a row in this series. With a lot of pressure to win and keep playoff hopes alive, we should see some nerves, and poor shooting, at least initially.

The Under is 2-0 in the past 2 for Washington, and 6-3 in the past 9 outings. For Atlanta, the total has gone low in 4 of the past 6 contests.

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Minnesota Lynx at Atlanta Dream odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Minnesota Lynx at Atlanta Dream odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Minnesota Lynx (26-9) and Atlanta Dream (12-23) meet Tuesday at Gateway Center Arena at College Park. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (NBATV). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Lynx vs. Dream odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Lynx lead 3-0

The Lynx have caught fire, winning 3 in a row, and 10 of the past 11 outings, moving into 2nd place in the WNBA’s overall standings behind the 1st-place New York Liberty. Minnesota is currently 4 games clear of the Las Vegas Aces for 1st place in the Western Conference, too.

Minnesota has had some issues against the number lately, going 1-3 against the spread (ATS) in the past 4 outings, but it is 7-3-1 ATS in the previous 11 contests. The Under is 3-1 in the past 4 games, too, mainly due to a power outage on offense. Minnesota has scored 79 or fewer points in 3 of the past 4 outings, which is below the season average of 82.9 PPG.

The Lynx are the No. 1 team in terms of 3-point shooting, hitting at a 38.2% clip. Defensively, Minnesota allows just 76.3 PPG, 3rd in The W, while ranking 1st in both defensive FG percentage (41.3%) and defensive 3-pointer percentage (30.1%).

For the Dream, they’re still mathematically alive for a playoff spot, jostling with the Chicago Sky (13-22) and Washington Mystics (11-24) for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

Atlanta has scored 100 or more points in each of the past 2 games, while going 2-2 SU and 3-1 ATS in the past 4 outings.

Lynx at Dream odds

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Moneyline (ML): Lynx -230 (bet $230 to win $100) | Dream +186 (bet $100 to win $186)
Against the spread: Lynx -5.5 (-108) | Dream +5.5 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 158 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Lynx at Dream picks and predictions

Prediction

Lynx 82, Dream 73

Moneyline

Minnesota (-230) is way too costly, as it will cost you more than 2 times your potential return. That’s way too much risk for not enough reward.

Instead, look to the spread instead. AVOID.

Against the spread

Play MINNESOTA -5.5 (-108) laying the points. The Lynx have been red-hot lately, and while Atlanta +5.5 (-112) is fighting for its playoff lives, it has an uphill climb.

The Lynx have struggled to score lately, but they’ll use their pinpoint 3-point shooting to get the job done on the road, as they build momentum heading into the postseason. Even with a loss, the Dream isn’t done. In fact, Atlanta has a home-and-home with Washington, and a home game with Chicago remaining on the schedule.

Over/Under

UNDER 158 (-110) is a solid play in this battle in the Atlanta.

The total has gone low in 3 of the past 4 games for Minnesota, as the Commissioner Cup winners have had trouble lighting up the scoreboard lately. But, defense has been keeping them on a winning track.

For the Dream, there has been no defense, so be careful here. It has back-to-back games hitting the century mark, but that was against the defensively-challenged Dallas Wings and Indiana Fever. It won’t have nearly the same kind of success against the suffocating Lynx D.

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Atlanta Dream at Indiana Fever odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Atlanta Dream at Indiana Fever odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Atlanta Dream (12-22) and Indiana Fever (18-17) meet Sunday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Tip-off is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Dream vs. Fever odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Fever lead 3-0

The Dream gave the Dallas Wings nightmares with a 107-96 win Friday night. Atlanta covered as a 2.5-point favorite as the Over 169.5 hit. F Rhyne Howard went off for 33 points, hitting 6 triples and dishing out 6 dimes. C Tina Charles dropped 20 points and secured 13 boards. It was just the Dream’s 2nd win in 7 games.

The Fever were sickened by the Minnesota Lynx 99-88 Friday night. It snapped a 5-game winning streak, but they’ve still won 7 of 9. G Caitlin Clark had 25 points, 8 boards and 8 dimes while going 5-for-10 from distance. She is 19-for-40 (47.5%) from 3-point range the last 4 games.

Dream at Fever odds

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Moneyline (ML): Dream +225 (bet $100 to win $225) | Fever -290 (bet $100 to win $290)
Against the spread: Dream +6.5 (-110) | Fever -6.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 168 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Dream at Fever picks and predictions

Prediction

Fever 91, Dream 88

Moneyline

Clark is on another planet right now. In fact, get someone on the horn right now casting her in a Space Jam 3 movie. She’s averaging 27 PPG, 10.5 APG, 6.5 RPG and 4.8 three-pointers per game over the last 4.

This moneyline is out of range, but CAITLIN CLARK OVER 3.5 3’S (+118) is where we’re going. She has 4+ 3-pointers in 4 straight and 5 of 6. Take that plus-money and run with it.

Against the spread

The Fever have beaten the Dream by an average of 8 points in 3 meetings this season. A 12-point W skewed that number, and I feel like Atlanta’s momentum from dropping 107 on Dallas will carry over into this one. Take the DREAM +6.5 (-110).

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Over/Under

The Fever have averaged 95.3 PPG over their last 4, but it’s the Dream that will have to epiphanize this Over into fruition. They’ve averaged 80.67 PPG in 3 meetings with Indiana this year. Give them a small uptick after dropping 104 in their last game, and that’s enough to cash an OVER 168 (-110).

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Atlanta Dream at Phoenix Mercury odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Atlanta Dream at Phoenix Mercury odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Atlanta Dream (11-21) and Phoenix Mercury (16-17) meet Tuesday at Footprint Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Dream vs. Mercury odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Mercury lead 2-1

The Dream and Mercury split a back-to-back in Atlanta Aug. 21-23. Atlanta won 72-63 as a 3-point underdog as the Under (165.5) cashed, while Phoenix picked up an 82-80 win as a 2-point favorite to push at most shops in the rematch. Oddly enough, the total (162) was also a push, too.

Atlanta picked up an 80-62 win in Los Angeles on Sunday, cashing as a 4.5-point favorite as the Under (164) cashed. That halted a 4-game skid, while the Dream are 2-2-1 against the spread (ATS) in the past 5 outings, and 11-4-2 ATS in the past 17 outings. The Under is on a 5-1-1 run in the past 7 games.

For Phoenix, it is still smarting from a 97-79 loss at home to the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, failing to cover as a 5.5-point underdog. In fact, the only win for the Mercury in the past 5 games came in Atlanta on Aug. 23. The Merc are 0-4-1 ATS in the past 5 outings, too.

Dream at Mercury odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 7:07 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Dream +114 (bet $100 to win $114) | Mercury -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
Against the spread: Dream +2 (-110) | Mercury -2 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 160.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Dream at Mercury picks and predictions

Prediction

Dream 79, Mercury 77

Moneyline

Back ATLANTA (+114) as slight underdogs, as it has played Phoenix tough, posting a plus-4 point differential in 3 previous meetings.

Yes, the Dream had a 4-game skid prior to the win in L.A., but it has been competitive in most games, with very few blowouts since emerging from the Olympic break.

The same cannot be said for Phoenix (-140), who have not just lost 3 in a row, but all 3 setbacks have been by 13 or more points, or a losing average margin of 15.7 points per game (PPG).

Against the spread

If you just don’t trust ATLANTA +2 (-110) to win outright, take the little bit of points. However, there isn’t a lot of wiggle room here. Unless you feel strongly that Phoenix -2 (-110) will win, but only by 1 or 2 points, take the Dream here. If not, just bet Atlanta straight up.

Over/Under

UNDER 160.5 (-110) is a solid play. The total officially went low at a 1-0-1 pace in the 2 meetings in Atlanta Aug. 21-23, although the Over (170.5) did cash in the first meeting in the Valley of the Sun on May 18, an 88-85 win by the Mercury in the 2nd game of the season.

The Under is on a 5-1-1 run for the Dream, while going 9-3-1 in the past 13 outings.

For the Mercury, while the Over has cashed in the past 2 outings, the Under has a slight 4-3-1 edge in the past 8 contests.

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Atlanta Dream at Las Vegas Aces odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Atlanta Dream at Las Vegas Aces odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Atlanta Dream (10-20) and Las Vegas Aces (18-12) meet Friday at Michelob Ultra Arena at Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino. Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (ION). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Dream vs. Aces odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Tied 1-1

After a 3-game win streak coming out of the Olympics break, the Dream has dropped 3 consecutive games, including the road trip opener in Seattle on Wednesday. However, the Dream did cover the 8.5-point spread as underdogs in the 85-81 loss to the Storm as the Over (156.5) cashed.

Atlanta has found plenty of success on the road lately, going 6-1-1 against the spread (ATS) in the past 8 away from home, while the Over-Under has split 4-4 in those outings.

The Aces have also had some difficulties lately, winning just once in the past 4 outings. Vegas lost 93-90 in Dallas on Tuesday night despite the fact A’ja Wilson dropped 42 points on 16-of-22 shooting. She also had 6 boards, 3 blocked shots and 2 assists with a steal in 37 minutes.

Las Vegas is just 2-5 straight up (SU) in the past 7 games, and it has failed to cover in each of the previous 9 outings.

These teams last met July 12 in the Atlanta, with the Aces coming away with an 84-70 win, but the Dream held on for the cover as 14.5-point underdogs at most shops. The Under (169.5) cashed in that one, as well as the 1st meeting in Atlanta on May 31. Atlanta won 78-74 as an 8-point ‘dog in that one.

Dream at Aces odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 9:41 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Dream +470 (bet $100 to win $470) | Aces -700 (bet $700 to win $100)
Against the spread: Dream +10.5 (-112) | Aces -10.5 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 165.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Dream at Aces picks and predictions

Prediction

Aces 83, Dream 76

Moneyline

Playing Las Vegas (-700), and risking 7 times your potential return, is a very risky proposition. First off, the Aces haven’t been playing very good basketball, and second, it’s never a good idea to risk so much for such a small return.

Even as part of a multi-leg parlay, backing the Aces sucks all of the value out of your ticket.

AVOID.

Against the spread

Take ATLANTA +10.5 (-112) catching more than 5 buckets in Friday’s battle.

The Dream have been red-hot on the road, at least against the number, going 6-1-1 ATS in the past 8 games away from home. Meanwhile, the Aces -10.5 (-108) have failed to cover in 9 consecutive games. While, yes, Las Vegas is due, it hasn’t shown any signs of snapping out of its funk lately.

Over/Under

UNDER 165.5 (-110) is a solid play, as long as Wilson doesn’t go off for a 2nd straight game.

Even with Wilson’s amazing stat line, the Over (181) just barely connected in the 93-90 loss in Dallas, and the Wings are substantially worse than the Dream defensively. The Under is still 7-3 across the past 10 games for the Aces, too, including the most recent matchup with the Dream on July 12.

For the Dream, the Under is on a 3-1-1 run in the past 5 games, while going 7-3-1 in the previous 11 outings.

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