Storm vs Dream WNBA Pick: A Rematch in Vancouver (Aug 15)

The WNBA season continues on Friday, Aug 15, as the Seattle Storm (16-17) face the Atlanta Dream (21-11) at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, Canada. Tipoff is scheduled for 10:00 p.m. ET. This is the fourth and final meeting between these two teams this season and the second consecutive one, as the Dream defeated the Storm on Aug 13. The Dream are currently on a six-game winning streak.

Seattle Storm Outlook

The Storm are in a difficult spot, losing their last six games and barely holding on to the final playoff spot. Their offense has been inconsistent, and their interior defense and rebounding are a major weakness. The team has been playing better lately, but they are facing a team that is in a much better place.

Injury Update: Star forward Nneka Ogwumike is dealing with a minor injury, but she is expected to play. Brittney Sykes is also expected to play.

Atlanta Dream Outlook

The Dream are one of the hottest teams in the WNBA, riding a six-game winning streak. They are now tied for the second-best record in the league. Their offense has been excellent, and they are getting strong performances from players like Rhyne Howard and Allisha Gray.

Injury Update: All-Star guard Jordin Canada (hamstring) is out for at least two more weeks.

Analysis and Pick

This is a rematch of a game played just two days ago, which the Dream won comfortably. The Dream are the hottest team in the WNBA and have a clear talent advantage over the struggling Storm. The Storm’s interior defense is a major weakness, and the Dream’s offense is perfectly built to exploit that. The fact that the game is in Canada, a neutral site, makes the spread more appealing. The Dream should win this game and cover the spread.