- Matchup: Atlanta Dream vs New York Liberty
- Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
- Venue: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY
- Broadcast: USA Network
- Betting Odds: Atlanta (+1.5)
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The Barclays Center will host an exciting WNBA matchup as the New York Liberty (26-17) takes on the Atlanta Dream (29-14) this Wednesday. Atlanta enters the game as 1.5-point underdogs, with the total set at 176.5 points.
In their previous meeting, the Atlanta Dream secured a win against the New York Liberty, finishing at 95-84. In that game, Atlanta achieved a field goal percentage of 47.8%, converting 32 of 67 attempts, alongside 8 out of 28 from beyond the arc. The Dream excelled at the free-throw line, hitting 23 of 30 for a 76.7% success rate. On the boards, they collected a total of 35 rebounds, including 5 offensive ones. Additionally, they tallied 29 assists while forcing 17 turnovers and registering 13 steals. Defensively, the Dream allowed the Liberty to shoot 42.3% from the field on 30 of 71 attempts, while the Liberty secured 30 rebounds (3 offensive, 27 defensive) and recorded 7 blocks, finishing with a free-throw conversion rate of 73.9% by hitting 17 of 23 attempts. From three-point range, New York managed to sink 7 of 29 shots.
Jordin Canada was a standout player in the recent match, scoring 19 points on 5 of 14 shooting. She played 34 minutes and grabbed 3 rebounds, while also dishing out 9 assists, showcasing her playmaking skills.
Heading into this bout, the Atlanta Dream boasts a record of 29-14. They average 12.7 turnovers per game while committing 19.6 fouls on average. As a unit, Atlanta secures 35.6 rebounds per game and has accumulated 919 assists this season, ranking them 4th in the league in terms of assists. They connect on 32.6% of their three-point attempts (384 of 1,177) and maintain a free-throw shooting percentage of 78.4%. On average, Atlanta scores 91.5 points per game, placing them 2nd in the WNBA, with a shooting percentage from the field at 44.4%. Defensively, they force 15.3 turnovers and average 21.3 personal fouls, ranking 4th in assists allowed with 828 this season. The Dream yield a field goal percentage of 47.1% (658 of 917), allow 30.7 rebounds per game, and hold opponents to 35.4% from three-point range, ranking them 4th in points allowed per game (84.9).
In their last game, the New York Liberty fell to the Atlanta Dream with a score of 95-84. They recorded 28 defensive and 8 offensive rebounds for a total of 36. They turned the ball over 16 times but managed to grab 8 steals. The Liberty capitalized on 23 free-throw opportunities after the Dream committed 21 fouls, converting 17 for a 73.9% free-throw rate. From three-point distance, they made 7 out of 29 attempts (24.1%) and shot 42.3% overall (30 out of 71). The Liberty allowed Atlanta to achieve a shooting percentage of 47.8%, as the Dream made 32 of 67 field goal attempts. New York gave up 11 offensive boards while collecting 28 total rebounds.
Breanna Stewart played a key role for the Liberty in that matchup, scoring 27 points on 11 of 19 shooting (57.9%) while also recording 14 rebounds and 4 assists in 37 minutes of play.
The New York Liberty currently has a season record of 26-17. Their offense ranks 6th in the league, shooting at a 46.2% rate. They have amassed 3,876 points this year, averaging 90.1 points per game, and pulling down 35.4 rebounds per game. The Liberty average 21 assists per game, ranking 7th in the league, while averaging 13.6 turnovers. They commit approximately 18.7 fouls per game and boast an impressive free-throw shooting percentage of 84.3%. Defensively, they rank 7th in points allowed, conceding 86.5 per game. They surrender 21.3 assists and 31.5 rebounds per game, ranking 11th and 3rd, respectively. New York allows 34.4% from three-point range (385 of 1,119) and gives up 74.9% at the free-throw line. They average forcing 11.1 turnovers per game while permitting opponents to shoot 45.0% from the field (8th in the league).
The question remains: Who will prevail in tonight’s WNBA clash against the spread?
Prediction: Go with Atlanta (+1.5)
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