- Matchup: New York Liberty vs Atlanta Dream
- Date: Thursday, June 11, 2026
- Venue: Gateway Center, College Park, GA
- Broadcast: WNBA League Pass
- Betting Odds: New York (+2.5)
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The New York Liberty (8-4) are heading to Gateway Center to compete against the Atlanta Dream (8-3) on Thursday. The Liberty enter the game as 2.5-point underdogs, with the over/under set at 163.5.
In their previous game, the New York Liberty triumphed over the Connecticut Sun, finishing 89-80. The Liberty showcased a field goal percentage of 47.5% (29 of 61) and hit 6 out of their 22 three-point attempts. From the free-throw line, they converted 25 out of 29, achieving 86.2%. On the board, New York grabbed 42 total rebounds, including 9 offensive boards. They also tallied 17 assists while forcing 10 turnovers and creating 4 steals. Defensively, New York allowed their opponents a shooting rate of 45.7% (32 out of 70). Connecticut registered 7 assists and made 8 steals during this matchup, also gathering 28 rebounds (7 offensive and 21 defensive) including 3 blocks. Connecticut’s free-throw shooting was at 56.5%, sinking 13 of 23 attempts, and they made 3 out of their 13 three-point shots.
Breanna Stewart significantly contributed, netting 28 points from 9 of 17 shooting, while spending 34 minutes on the court and securing 9 rebounds. She concluded the game with a shooting percentage of 52.9% and recorded 3 assists.
The Liberty come into this match boasting an 8-4 season record. They commit an average of 14.2 turnovers per game and incur 20.5 personal fouls per matchup. As a team, New York averages 36.1 rebounds per game and has produced 250 assists for the season, ranking 4th in the league for facilitating scoring opportunities. The Liberty excel in three-point shooting at 34.8% (113 of 325) and are hitting free throws at 86.1%. They are scoring an average of 87.3 points per game (7th in the WNBA) with a field goal percentage of 45.1%. Defensively, the Liberty force 11.5 turnovers per game while drawing 21.9 fouls. They limit opponents to a 32.3% success rate from beyond the arc and rank 4th in points allowed per game (82.2). New York allows a shooting percentage of 42.5% (138 of 263) and rebounds an average of 32.1 per game, ranking 8th in assists allowed for the season with 231.
In their latest outing, the Atlanta Dream secured an 82-75 victory over the Chicago Sky. The Dream collected 26 defensive rebounds and 16 offensive boards, totaling 42 for the game. They turned the ball over 11 times while achieving 16 steals. The Sky committed 26 personal fouls, leading to 16 free-throw attempts for the Dream, who converted 15 at a remarkable 93.8% rate. From deep, Atlanta made 5 of 26 attempts (19.2%). Overall, the Dream shot 31 out of 70 from the floor, achieving a shooting percentage of 44.3%. Defensively, they allowed the Sky to shoot 45.3% by making 24 of 53 attempts. They shot a solid 53.3% from three-point range (8 of 15) and finished 76% from the charity stripe, making 19 of 25 free throws. The Dream allowed Chicago to grab 26 rebounds, including 8 on the offensive glass.
Rhyne Howard shone for Atlanta, scoring 17 points on 7 of 17 shooting (41.2%), along with 3 rebounds and 5 assists in her 36 minutes of play.
Currently, Atlanta boasts a record of 8-3 for the season. They have scored a total of 940 points (averaging 85.5 per game) and pull down 37.0 boards per game. The Dream commit an average of 17.4 fouls per contest and successfully convert 76.7% from the free-throw line. Offensively, Atlanta connects on 43.4% of their field goals, ranking 9th in the league. They assist on 19.5 baskets per game (7th in the league) while committing an average of 14.1 turnovers. Defensively, the Dream rank 2nd in the league, allowing just 78.9 points per game. They allow 18.4 assists and 29.1 rebounds on average, leading the league in rebounds allowed. The Atlanta defense permits a 31.0% success rate on three-point shots (74 of 239), and opponents have made 75.8% of their free-throw attempts. They force 15.2 turnovers per game and allow teams to shoot 45.5% from the floor, ranking 10th in the league.
Who will come out on top in tonight’s WNBA clash against the spread?
Recommendation: Back Atlanta (-2.5)
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