Matchup: Atlanta Dream vs Chicago Sky
Date: Thursday, August 7, 2025
Venue: Wintrust Arena, Chicago, IL
Broadcast: YouTube TV
The Chicago Sky (8-21) are set to host the Atlanta Dream (18-11) at Wintrust Arena this Thursday.
In their previous game, the Atlanta Dream triumphed over the Washington Mystics, winning with a score of 99-83. The team showcased an impressive shooting performance, finishing with a field goal percentage of 56.3% (36 of 64) and hitting 9 of 23 attempts from beyond the arc. At the charity stripe, Atlanta converted 18 of 23 free throw attempts, achieving a success rate of 78.3%. The Dream secured a total of 33 rebounds, including 10 offensive boards, and recorded 26 assists, while forcing 22 turnovers and achieving 12 steals. On the defensive end, Atlanta allowed their opponents to shoot 49.2% from the field, with Washington connecting on 31 of 63 shots. The Mystics managed 6 assists and secured 11 steals during the game, along with 19 rebounds (6 offensive, 13 defensive) and 2 blocks. Washington excelled at the free-throw line as well, converting 90.0% of their attempts (18 of 20) and making 3 out of 12 from three-point range.
Brionna Jones was a standout player in this game, scoring 23 points on 9 of 10 shooting. In 26 minutes of play, she also grabbed 5 rebounds and recorded 1 assist.
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Atlanta heads into this contest with a strong record of 18-11 for the season. The Dream are shooting a respectable 33.8% from three-point range (276 of 816) and 76.4% from the free-throw line. They average 84.6 points per game (5th in the league), shooting 44.2% from the floor. The team averages 12.0 turnovers and commits approximately 16.6 fouls per game. As a collective, Atlanta secures 36.2 rebounds per game and has tallied 620 assists, ranking 4th in the WNBA for assists. On defense, the Dream force 11.9 turnovers per game, while conceding 18.3 fouls. Their defense allows a shooting percentage of 43.4% (346 of 532), yielding 31.6 rebounds per game. They rank 4th in the league for assists allowed, with 553 total. Opponents shoot 33.8% from beyond the arc, while Atlanta ranks 3rd in points allowed per game (79.0).
In their most recent outing, the Chicago Sky emerged victorious, winning 78-64 against the Washington Mystics. Chicago collected 40 total rebounds, with 27 coming from the defensive end and 13 from the offensive side. The Sky turned the ball over 12 times and recorded 3 steals during the match. The Mystics committed 17 personal fouls, allowing Chicago 9 opportunities at the free-throw line, of which they converted 6 for a success rate of 66.7%. The Sky hit 4 of 15 attempts from three-point range (26.7%) and shot 54.0% overall (34 of 63). Defensively, they allowed the Mystics to score on 27 of their 65 attempts, resulting in a shooting percentage of 41.5%. Washington struggled from long range, making only 2 of 15 three-point attempts (13.3%), and converted 8 of 15 free throws (53.3%). On rebounding, Chicago permitted Washington to collect a total of 45 boards, including 14 offensive rebounds.
Elizabeth Williams played a crucial role for the Sky, finishing 7 of 11 from the field for a shooting percentage of 63.6% and pulling down 10 rebounds. She contributed 18 points in 36 minutes of gameplay, along with 2 assists.
Currently, Chicago holds an 8-21 record for the season. The Sky average 18.4 fouls per game, shooting 76.2% from the free-throw line. They dish out 18.9 assists per game, ranking 9th in the league, while averaging 15.7 turnovers. Chicago has scored a total of 2,216 points this season (76.4 per game) and averages 36.2 rebounds per game. Offensively, the Sky connect at a rate of 42.1% from the field, putting them 9th in the league. Defensively, Chicago ranks 10th in points allowed per game at 86.2. The Sky force 11.6 turnovers per game and opponents shoot 44.8% from the floor (10th in the WNBA). Chicago’s defense allows 36.3% from beyond the arc (279 of 768) and allows opponents to convert 74.4% of their free throws. Moreover, they allow 21.4 assists and 33.8 rebounds per game, ranking 11th and 6th in the WNBA, respectively.
Which team will secure a victory against the spread tonight in this WNBA clash?
Guy Bruhn’s Prediction: Choose Chicago
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