Published Jun 1, 4:50pm ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Jun 1, 4:50pm ET
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Updated Jun 1, 4:50pm ET
One of Tuesday's WNBA matchups features the Atlanta Dream hosting the Connecticut Sun. Who has the edge in our Dream vs Sun pick?
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| Atlanta Dream | -14.5 (-110) |
| Connecticut Sun | +14.5 (-110) |
Atlanta saw its two-game win streak snapped with a 96-81 loss to the Lynx. However, the team responded with a resounding 86-66 victory against the Portland Fire.
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The game was close through three quarters, with the Dream leading 59-53. But Atlanta pulled away for good, outscoring the Fire 27-13 in the fourth, which included a 9-0 surge to begin the period.
Angel Reese powered the offense with 18 points, 12 rebounds, and five assists. Naz Hillmon added 14 points, seven boards, and four dimes, while Rhyne Howard contributed 14 points and six steals.
The Dream won the rebounding battle 29-23; held a 42-30 edge in the paint and scored 33 points off 28 Portland turnovers.
Following an 80-78 win over Chicago on May 20, the Sun dropped their next three games. Fortunately, they were able to halt their skid with an 84-81 victory against the Los Angeles Sparks.
Fast forwarding to the fourth quarter, Connecticut held the Sparks without a field goal for nearly seven minutes. But a 3-pointer from Rae Burrell trimmed Connecticut's lead to two points (81-79) with 52 seconds left to play. Thankfully, the home team remained composed down the stretch and held on for a narrow win.
Aneesah Morrow led four double-digit scorers with a 17-point, 14-rebound effort, marking her fourth consecutive game with a double-double. She leads the league with seven. Leila Lacan scored 12 points in her season debut, and Kennedy Burke led the bench unit with 14 points.
Having won two straight, Atlanta enters this one as a huge 14.5-point favorite. Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The Dream have won four of the previous five meetings in this series. Meanwhile, Connecticut is 1-4 in its last five road outings. Given the trends, the edge goes to Atlanta.
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Atlanta Dream
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