- Matchup: Connecticut Sun vs. Atlanta Dream
- Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026
- Venue: Gateway Center, College Park, GA
- Broadcast: WNBA League Pass
- Point Spread: Connecticut (+14.5)
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This Thursday, the Atlanta Dream (26-14) will take on the Connecticut Sun (10-30) at the Gateway Center. Connecticut is entering the game as 14.5-point underdogs, with an over/under set at 169.5.
In their most recent matchup, the Connecticut Sun faced the Dallas Wings, suffering a defeat with a scoreline of 97-71. Connecticut recorded a field goal percentage of 32.9% (24 out of 73) and hit 7 out of 27 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they successfully made 16 of 22 attempts, achieving a 72.7% success rate. In terms of rebounding, the Sun managed to collect 26 boards, 6 of which were offensive. Additionally, they recorded 22 assists while committing 12 turnovers and securing 9 steals. Defensively, Connecticut allowed their opponents to shoot 52.4%, with Dallas completing 33 of 63 shots. Dallas registered 23 assists and recorded 13 steals, while also grabbing 34 rebounds (6 offensive, 28 defensive) and blocking 6 shots. The Wings converted 23 out of 30 free-throw attempts for a conversion rate of 76.7% and made 8 out of 16 three-point shots.
Aaliyah Edwards stepped up in this contest, finishing with 26 points on 8 of 16 shooting in 28 minutes of play while also grabbing 6 rebounds. Although she shot 50.0% from the field, she did not record an assist.
As the season stands, Connecticut is holding a record of 10-30. The team is shooting 29.2% from beyond the arc (231 of 792) and 70.8% at the free-throw line. They average 79.0 points per game, placing them 15th in the league, while their field goal percentage stands at 42.3%. Connecticut has a turnover average of 13.6 per game, and they are committing 22.5 fouls on average. As a unit, they collect 32.5 rebounds per game and have made 762 assists this season, ranking 15th in the league for assists. On the defensive side, the Sun force 14.1 turnovers and allow 20.0 fouls each game. They are currently 6th in the league for assists allowed, with 805 given up during the season. Their opponents shoot 46.8% (564 of 800) against them and average 33.7 rebounds per game. Connecticut concedes 35.9% shooting from three-point range and is positioned 9th in points allowed per game (87.8).
In their latest game, the Atlanta Dream secured a win against the Minnesota Lynx, ending with a score of 89-81. The Dream totaled 34 rebounds, comprising 18 defensive and 16 offensive boards. They turned the ball over 18 times and recorded 5 steals. The Lynx committed 24 fouls, sending the Dream to the charity stripe for 14 attempts, of which they converted 10 for a shooting percentage of 71.4%. From an outside shooting perspective, Atlanta netted 13 out of 36 attempts (36.1%) and shot 33 of 71 from the field, resulting in a 46.5% completion rate. On defense, the Dream allowed the Lynx to make 30 of 70 shots, marking a shooting percentage of 42.9%. Minnesota shot 31.6% from deep by converting 6 of 19 shots, and free throws were a success for the Lynx as they converted 15 out of 19 attempts (78.9%). The Dream allowed Minnesota 30 total rebounds (6 offensive).
Allisha Gray contributed significantly for Atlanta in this matchup, converting 8 of 16 shots for a field goal percentage of 50.0% and pulling down 11 rebounds. She scored a total of 23 points in 35 minutes and recorded 2 assists.
Currently, the Atlanta Dream has a record of 26-14. They have amassed a total of 3,632 points this season (90.8 points per game) and average 35.6 rebounds per game. Atlanta commits 19.8 personal fouls each contest and boasts a 78.7% free-throw success rate. Offensively, the Dream are shooting 43.9% from the field, ranking them 12th in the WNBA. They record assists at a rate of 21.1 per game (6th in the league) and have a turnover rate of 13.1 per game. On defense, Atlanta ranks 5th in the league for points allowed per game, giving up an average of 85.7. They force opponents into 15.4 turnovers and allow shooting percentages of 47.5% (15th in the league). The Dream concede 36.5% on three-point shots (336 of 921) and opponents convert 76.4% at the free-throw line. They give up an average of 19.2 assists and 30.6 rebounds per game, ranking them 3rd and 2nd in the league, respectively.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s WNBA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Take Connecticut (+14.5)
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