- Matchup: Atlanta Dream vs Connecticut Sun
- Event Date: Thursday, August 13, 2026
- Venue: Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, CT
- Broadcast: WNBA League Pass
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Betting Lines: Atlanta Dream favored by 9.5 points
The Mohegan Sun Arena will host an intriguing matchup as the Connecticut Sun (8-23) face off against the Atlanta Dream (20-12) this Thursday. Connecticut enters the game as 9.5-point underdogs, with the over/under set at 173.5.
In their previous outing, the Atlanta Dream triumphed over the Toronto Tempo with a score of 107-95. Atlanta showcased a solid 51.4% field goal success rate (36 out of 70 attempts) and excelled from beyond the arc, converting 14 of 32 three-point shots. At the free-throw line, the Dream sank 21 of their 30 attempts, achieving a 70.0% conversion rate. On the boards, Atlanta snatched a total of 39 rebounds, including 12 offensive ones, and distributed 29 assists while forcing 13 turnovers and recording 7 steals. Defensively, they allowed their opponents to shoot 52.2% (35 of 67). The Toronto Tempo managed to register 5 assists and 7 steals, along with 25 rebounds (5 offensive, 20 defensive) and 4 blocks, whilst they finished the game hitting 71.4% from the charity stripe, converting 15 of 21 attempts, and 10 out of 26 from three-point range.
Rhyne Howard contributed significantly in the victory, scoring 22 points on 7 of 15 shooting in 36 minutes of play. She also secured 4 rebounds and dished out 7 assists, ending the game with a 46.7% shooting efficiency from the field.
The Atlanta Dream arrives at this matchup boasting a record of 20-12 this season. They average 89.6 points per game (ranking 5th in the league) while shooting 43.7% from the field. The Dream have achieved a three-point shooting rate of 31.3% (266 of 850) and a free-throw percentage of 77.2%. Collectively, Atlanta secures an average of 35.0 rebounds per game, and their passing game has generated 668 assists this season, placing them 10th in the WNBA. They commit 13.0 turnovers and average 19.8 personal fouls per game. Defensively, the Dream force 16.0 turnovers while permitting 21.7 fouls, yielding 36.7% shooting from beyond the arc, ranking 4th in the league for points allowed (86.0). They also concede a shooting percentage of 48.6% (511 of 693) and allow 30.1 rebounds per game, ranking 4th in assists allowed, conceding 627 assists throughout the season.
In their last contest, the Connecticut Sun emerged victorious against the Phoenix Mercury, winning 75-72. The Sun secured 31 defensive rebounds and 3 offensive boards, totaling 34 rebounds for the game. They turned the ball over 18 times, while accruing 5 steals. The Mercury were assessed 21 fouls, sending the Sun to the free-throw line for 20 attempts, of which they converted 14, also at 70.0%. From three-point range, Connecticut made 7 of 20 attempts (35.0%), and logged a field goal percentage of 47.4% by converting 27 out of 57 attempts. Defensively, the Sun held the Mercury to 27 of 68 shooting (39.7%) and allowed 29 rebounds (6 of which were offensive).
Kennedy Burke stepped up for the Sun in that matchup, shooting 5 of 7 for a field goal percentage of 71.4% and recording 2 rebounds. In her 20 minutes on the court, Burke tallied 15 points but did not register any assists.
The Connecticut Sun holds a record of 8-23 for the season. They average 22.9 fouls per game, while making 69.6% of their free throws. They average 19.3 assists per game (ranking 13th in the WNBA) and 14.1 turnovers per game. The Sun have scored 2,473 points this season, averaging 79.8 points per game, while pulling down 32.9 rebounds per game. Offensively, they are shooting 43.4% from the field, ranking 14th in the league. Defensively, Connecticut ranks 6th in points allowed per game, giving up 86.8. They allow 19.9 assists and 32.7 rebounds per game, ranking 5th and 6th respectively. Connecticut’s defense allows 35.1% shooting from three-point range (249 of 710) and opponents convert 78.5% from the free-throw line. They force 14.5 turnovers per game and allow opponents to shoot at a rate of 46.2% (8th in the league).
Who’s your pick for the WNBA showdown against the spread tonight?
Prediction: Bet on Atlanta (-9.5)
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