Greetings, basketball fans. Welcome back to our WNBA coverage here at Total Apex Sports. One of the games on tap from today’s slate features the Atlanta Dream (2-1 SU, 1-2 ATS) hosting the Minnesota Lynx (3-1 SU, 4-0 ATS).
On one side of the matchup, we have an Atlanta Dream squad coming off an 83-78 win over the Dallas Wings on Tuesday. This was the team’s second win across their first three outings. Even more important, the victory was against the team that eliminated them from the playoffs last season.
On the other hand, we have a Minnesota Lynx team that comes into this matchup following a win as well. They defeated the New York Liberty to the tune of 84-67 on Saturday. Minnesota outscored New York 40-27 in the second half, including an 18-9 scoring advantage in the fourth quarter.
It is also worth noting that Minnesota limited last year’s runner-up to just 38.2 percent shooting from the floor and 24.1 percent from long range. With that in mind, the Lynx’s defense may prove to be a nightmare for Atlanta.
Now that we have set the stage for this matchup, let’s dive into the betting trends for both teams.
Dream vs. Lynx Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | MoneyLine |
| Minnesota Lynx | +3.5
-110 |
O 164.5
-112 |
+140 |
| Atlanta Dream | -3.5
-110 |
U 164.5
-108 |
-166 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Dream vs. Lynx Game Details
- Fixture: Atlanta Dream vs. Minnesota Lynx
- Date and Time: Sunday, May 26, 2024 @ 6:00 PM ET
- Location: Gateway Center Arena, College Park, GA
Apex Tale of the Tape
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Atlanta Dream |
vs. |
Minnesota Lynx |
| 2-1 | Record | 3-1 |
| 86.7 | Points Per Game | 87.8 |
| 44.4 | FG% | 46.4 |
| 40.3 | 3PT% | 36.9 |
| 34.3 | Rebounds Per Game | 37.3 |
| 82.3 | Points Allowed Per Game | 78.3 |
| 39.0 | Defensive FG% | 39.9 |
| 28.6 | Defensive 3PT% | 26.1 |
| 77.0 | Defensive FT% | 85.1 |
| 27.3 | Defensive Rebounds Per Game | 27.5 |
| 2-3 | Last 5 W-L | 3-2 |
| 80.2 | Team Pace | 80.5 |
Key Stats
Atlanta Dream
- The Dream have failed to cover the spread five times in their last six contests.
Minnesota Lynx
- The Lynx have covered the spread five times in their last six outings.
- In its last 22 road matchups, Minnesota is 15-7 against the spread.
Injury Report
Atlanta Dream
- Jordin Canada – Questionable (Hand)
- Lorela Cubaj – Probable (Personal)
Indiana Pacers
- Dorka Juhasz — OUT Indefinitely (Knee)
Game Predictions
The Spread
The Dream come into this matchup as 3.5-point favorite (per BleacherNation.com). Given that Minnesota has covered the spread 15 times in their previous 22 outings, look for that trend to continue against the Dream.
Over/Under
The projected over/under total for this matchup is 164.5 points Here are a few trends that suggest why going with the “OVER” is the smart choice.
- The total has gone OVER four times in the Dream’s last five contests.
- The OVER total is 7-3 in Atlanta’s last 10 matchups against Minnesota.
- In the Dream’s last six home games against the Lynx, the OVER total prevailed five times.
Final Picks
Minnesota Lynx +3.5 (-110) and Over 164.5 (-112) — DraftKings
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