The Atlanta Dream (24-13) and Los Angeles Sparks (13-24) meet in the WNBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 10:00 p.m. ET at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif. The game will be broadcast live on Peacock/NBCSN.
The Dream are favored by -9.5 against the spread, with the over/under set at 181.5. The Dream are the preferred trading option, while the Sparks will be looking to pull off an upset.
Let's get into my Dream vs. Sparks predictions and WNBA picks.
Dream vs. Sparks Predictions, Odds
Dream vs. Sparks Pick
Dream vs. Sparks Trade: Dearica Hamby Under 13.5 Points (56¢)
Dream vs. Sparks Preview
This one sets up nicely for Atlanta, especially with the Dream coming off a big win that clinched their playoff spot. Angel Reese was the star against the Mercury, finishing with 31 points and 14 rebounds to lead Atlanta to a 99-89 victory on Saturday night.
The Dream are now 24-13 and sitting atop the Eastern Conference. With Reese playing at this level, Atlanta has another reliable offensive weapon while continuing to make its push toward the postseason.
The Sparks, meanwhile, are 13-24 and finally snapped a six-game losing streak with a 77-68 win over Connecticut. That victory should give Los Angeles some confidence, but the numbers still raise concerns.
The Sparks are allowing 93.6 points per game, which could be a major problem against an Atlanta offense coming off a 99-point performance. With the Dream in better form and fighting from the top of the East, I like Atlanta to keep rolling here.
Dream vs. Sparks Prediction
While the Sparks enter tonight’s matchup after snapping a six-game losing skid, fading Dearica Hamby’s scoring prop presents a strong analytical edge.
The Los Angeles forward has struggled to hit her offensive stride down the stretch, failing to cover her point total line in four consecutive games as her overall usage and shot efficiency have regressed.
Our Action PRO projects Hamby for just 12.41 points tonight, giving us a comfortable cushion below the 13.5 line and uncovering a solid 11.8% edge (B Grade).
Trust the projection trend and take Dearica Hamby Under 13.5 Points.
Pick: Dearica Hamby Under 13.5 Points (56¢)
