Published Jun 20, 1:45am ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Jun 20, 1:45am ET
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Updated Jun 20, 1:45am ET
One of Saturday's WNBA matchups features the Atlanta Dream hosting the Indiana Fever, as the teams square off for the second time in three days. Who has the edge in our Dream vs Fever pick?
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| Atlanta Dream | -5 (-110) |
| Indiana Fever | +5 (-110) |
After suffering a 14-point loss against the Liberty, New Atlanta has won its last two games. This includes a 108-101 victory against the Indiana Fever on Thursday night.
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The Dream led by nine points through three quarters before Indiana rallied to pull even in the final frame. But thanks to timely plays from Rhyne Howard and Angel Reese, Atlanta came away with a hard-fought win.
Not only did every starter reach double figures, but they each scored at least 15 points as well. Reese delivered a solid performance, finishing with 21 points and 11 rebounds, marking her 10th double-double of the season.
Jordin Canada scored 18 points and handed out five assists, and Naz Hillmon contributed 17 points and four rebounds for an Atlanta squad that shot 54 percent overall and 39 percent from distance.
The Fever reeled off four straight wins following a 5-5 start. That streak came to an end, though, when they dropped a 108-101 decision to Atlanta.
Indiana got off to a solid start and held a five-point advantage after the opening period. The early momentum was short-lived, as the Dream flipped an early deficit into a 13-point lead in the second half.
But thanks to a 9-0 run, the Fever battled back to pull even at 93. Unfortunately, the rally fell short as turnovers down the stretch enabled the road team to take a 99-95 lead at the 2:08 mark. And Reese's three-point play with 23 seconds remaining sealed the win for Atlanta.
Caitlin Clark tied for team-high scoring honors with 26 points, along with seven assists. Kelsey Mitchell also had 26 points on a 3-for-7 effort from beyond the arc. The Fever committed 17 turnovers, which led to 22 points for the opposition, and were outscored in the paint 60-46.
Riding a two-game win streak, Atlanta enters this duel as a 5.5-point favorite. Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
Given Atlanta's balanced scoring attack and the ability to create turnovers — paired with Indiana's uneven performance on defense — the edge goes to the Dream in this Eastern Conference showdown.
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Atlanta Dream (-5.5)
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