Sun vs. Dream Odds & Betting Predictions - May 25, 2025

This is a great bounce-back spot for Tina Charles, whose minutes and role were suppressed last game due to Minnesota’s five-out offensive style. She only played 12 first-half minutes before logging an extended second-half stretch, largely because the Lynx game plan forced her into a mismatch. That won't be the case here. Atlanta runs a double-big lineup, which means Charles and Nelson-Ododa will each have clear frontcourt matchups. What helps is that both Brionna Jones and Brittney Griner are players the Dream are willing to sag off and let shoot—especially Brionna. That opens the door for more interior rebounding chances. It’s also the Dream’s third game in four days, on the second leg of a back-to-back, so legs could be tired. That usually leads to more missed shots and more rebounding opportunities. Charles had a 17-rebound performance vs. Griner last season—partly due to Phoenix daring her to shoot and playing off her, but also because of effort. And there's a personal angle here too. Tina didn’t feel she was respected in her time with Atlanta. She was often benched without clear reason and could be looking to send a message. In games where she’s seen similar minutes to her first three outings this season, she averaged 9.9 rebounds and went over this line in 12 of 18 games. For context: Boston had 10 and 7 boards in just 23 minutes vs. Atlanta. Hines-Allen grabbed 6 in 13 minutes. McCowan had 6 in 24 minutes. There’s opportunity on the glass here.