Matchup: Connecticut Sun vs Atlanta Dream
Date: Monday, September 8, 2025
Venue: Gateway Center Arena, College Park, GA
Broadcast: WNBA League Pass
The Atlanta Dream (27-14) will go head-to-head with the Connecticut Sun (10-31) at the Gateway Center Arena this Monday.
The Connecticut Sun recently faced off against the Chicago Sky, resulting in an 88-64 defeat. They recorded a field goal percentage of 38.5% (25 of 65) and made 5 out of 16 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free throw line, the Sun converted 9 of 12 shots, achieving a 75.0% success rate. On the rebounding front, they collected 32 boards, with 12 being offensive. Additionally, they provided 14 assists while forcing 10 turnovers and coming away with 5 steals. Defensively, the Sun allowed their opponents to shoot 47.7% from the floor, as Chicago went 31 of 65. Chicago executed 25 assists and recorded 8 steals in this matchup, along with securing 33 rebounds (14 offensive and 19 defensive) and achieving 6 blocks. Furthermore, Chicago hit 19 of 24 free throw attempts for a success rate of 79.2% and sunk 7 of 15 three-point shots.
A key contributor in this matchup was Tina Charles, who scored 19 points on 8 of 13 shooting during her 24 minutes on the court, grabbing 2 rebounds along the way. Charles finished with an impressive field goal percentage of 61.5% but did not record any assists by game’s end.
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The Connecticut Sun arrives with a record of 10-31 for the current season. They are averaging 13.1 turnovers and committing 20.0 personal fouls per game. This season, they are averaging 31.6 rebounds per game and have amassed 720 assists, placing them 13th in the WNBA for assists. From three-point territory, the Sun are shooting 30.5% (256 of 840) and a strong 79.6% from the free throw line. They average 76.0 points per game, placing them 13th in the league, while maintaining a 41.4% field goal percentage. Defensively, the Sun force 13.7 turnovers per game and average 17.5 personal fouls. Opponents are shooting 46.5% against them, enabling 35.4 rebounds on average. Currently, they rank 11th in assisting their opponents with 884 assists allowed throughout the season and permit 35.0% shooting from three-point range, ranking 11th in points allowed per game (85.9).
In their most recent game, the Atlanta Dream secured a victory against the Los Angeles Sparks, finishing 86-75. The Dream secured 31 defensive rebounds and 12 offensive boards for a total of 43. They turned the ball over 10 times while achieving 8 steals in the game. The Sparks committed 11 personal fouls, sending the Dream to the free throw line 8 times, where they made 7 shots for a success rate of 87.5%. From beyond the arc, Atlanta connected on 11 of 28 attempts (39.3%). Overall, the Dream finished the game shooting 34 of 79 from the field (43.0%). Defensively, they allowed 28 of 69 attempts from the Sparks to go in (40.6%), with the Sparks hitting 24.0% from three-point land (6 of 25) and completing 13 of 20 free throw attempts (65.0%). The Dream conceded 35 total rebounds to Los Angeles, including 9 offensive boards.
Rhyne Howard was instrumental for the Dream, making 7 of 13 attempts for a field goal percentage of 53.8%, while collecting 4 rebounds. Howard finished the contest with 19 points in 37 minutes, contributing 5 assists.
Atlanta boasts an impressive record of 27-14 this season. With a total of 3,433 points scored (averaging 83.7 per game), the Dream pull down 36.5 rebounds on average. They commit 15.8 fouls per game and convert 78.3% of their free throw attempts. On offense, Atlanta shoots 43.9% from the field, ranking them 7th in the league. Their assists average stands at 21.1 (4th in the league) with 11.3 turnovers per game. Defensively, they excel, ranking 2nd in points allowed per game with 77.0. They force 11.6 turnovers on average and allow teams to shoot 43.2% from the field (5th in the league). The Dream’s defense permits 32.6% shooting from long range (274 of 841) and restricts opponents to a 77.4% free throw success rate. They concede 19.1 assists and 31.4 rebounds per game, ranking 2nd and 1st, respectively.
So, what can we expect from tonight’s parlay predictions?
Parlay Expert’s Recommendation: Favor Atlanta
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