On Tuesday night, the Chicago Sky will face off against the Atlanta Dream at the Gateway Center Arena in College Park, Georgia, in a matchup between two struggling WNBA teams. Both teams have identical records of 13-25 and are fighting to salvage some pride as the season winds down. The Sky currently sit fifth in the Eastern Conference, while the Dream occupy the bottom position. Despite their similar standings, the Atlanta Dream come into this game on a high note after a victory over the Washington Mystics, and current betting trends favor the Dream to win this matchup.
Game Details
- Date: Tuesday, September 17, 2024
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Gateway Center Arena, College Park, Georgia
- TV: NBC/Peachtree TV
- Stream: NBA League Pass
Betting Odds
- Moneyline: Chicago Sky (+190) vs Atlanta Dream (-227)
- Spread: Sky +5 (-110) vs Dream -5 (-110)
- Total Points (O/U): Under 154.5 (Sky) / Over 165.5 (Dream)
Chicago Sky
The Chicago Sky are coming off a close 93-88 loss to the Phoenix Mercury. Chennedy Carter led the team with 20 points, four rebounds, and four assists in that game. This season, Chicago has struggled on both ends of the floor, averaging 78.28 points per game while giving up 82.00 points to opponents. Carter has been the Sky’s most consistent performer, leading the team with a scoring average of 17.4 points per game. However, the Sky are facing significant injury woes, with several key players, including Elizabeth Williams and Angel Reese, out for the season.
Key Players:
- Chennedy Carter: 17.4 PPG, 3.5 RPG, 3.1 APG
- Angel Reese: 13.6 PPG, 13.1 RPG, 1.9 APG (out for season)
- Elizabeth Williams: 10.0 PPG, 7.0 RPG, 1.6 APG (out for season)
Atlanta Dream
The Atlanta Dream come into this game after securing a hard-fought 76-73 win over the Washington Mystics. Tina Charles was the standout player with 20 points, 10 rebounds, and three assists. The Dream have had a tough season but have shown flashes of resilience. They are averaging 76.97 points per game while allowing 80.78 points. Rhyne Howard leads Atlanta in scoring, averaging 17.5 points per game, and has been a key figure in their offense.
Key Players:
- Rhyne Howard: 17.5 PPG, 4.4 RPG, 3.1 APG
- Allisha Gray: 15.8 PPG, 4.3 RPG, 2.6 APG
- Tina Charles: 15.0 PPG, 9.5 RPG, 2.2 APG
Prediction
Both teams are enduring tough seasons, but the Atlanta Dream have shown some recent improvement, and with the Sky missing key players due to injury, the Dream are expected to come out on top. Atlanta is predicted to win a closely contested game, with a final score of 82-81.
