Published Jun 10, 7:30am ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Jun 10, 7:30am ET
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Updated Jun 10, 7:30am ET
One of Thursday's WNBA matchups features the Atlanta Dream hosting the New York Liberty. Who has the edge in our Dream vs Liberty pick?
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| Atlanta Dream | -110 |
| New York Liberty | -110 |
Following a double-digit loss against the Lynx, Atlanta has bounced back, winning four of its last five games. In its most recent outing, this group earned an 82-75 victory over the Chicago Sky on Tuesday night.
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Atlanta trailed 61-57 early in the fourth quarter. However, the road team responded, outscoring its opponent 25-14 the rest of the way en route to its eighth win of the season.
All five of the Dream's starters reached double figures. Angel Reese, who was drafted by Chicago in 2024, scored 17 points and pulled down 17 rebounds. She also had four assists. Rhyne Howard added 17 points and six rebounds on 50 percent shooting from the field.
After three consecutive losses, the Liberty have turned things around, winning each of their last five games. Their latest triumph was an 89-80 victory against the Connecticut Sun on Monday.
New York held a nine-point advantage entering the final frame before the Sun pulled within 85-80 with 45.9 seconds left to play. On the ensuing possession, Breanna Stewart scored off a putback to help the Liberty hold on for the win.
Stewart was one of three players in double figures for New York. She powered the offense with 28 points and nine rebounds on 9-for-17 shooting. Han Xu finished with 14 points and six rebounds in her first WNBA start.
Atlanta enters this battle as a 1.5-point favorite. Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The Dream have dropped seven of the previous 10 meetings in this series. Meanwhile, New York has excelled on the road, winning five of its last seven away from home. These trends indicate that the Liberty appear positioned to come out on top.
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New York Liberty (+1.5)
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