Published Jun 13, 10:01am ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Jun 13, 10:01am ET
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Updated Jun 13, 10:01am ET
One of Sunday's WNBA matchups features the Toronto Tempo hosting the Atlanta Dream. Who has the edge in our Tempo vs Dream pick?
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| Toronto Tempo | +6.5 (-110) |
| Atlanta Dream | -6.5 (-110) |
After a 5-4 start, Toronto has split its last four games. This includes an 86-85 loss to the Washington Mystics on Friday night.
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The Tempo appeared to be heading toward certain defeat, trailing by 13 points entering the fourth quarter. However, a furious rally pulled them ahead by a point in the game's waning moments. Unfortunately, Washington's Sonia Citron nailed a fadeaway jumper as time expired, enabling the home team to hold on for the win.
Despite shooting 48 percent from the field, only two players reached double figures for Toronto. Marina Mabrey led the way with 27 points, going 9-for-15 overall and 5-for-10 from deep. Brittney Sykes scored 20 points and handed out three assists, but the Tempo struggled to generate consistent support behind their backcourt duo.
Following a 6-2 start, the Dream have gone 2-2 across their last four games. Their recent two-game win streak ended with a 104-90 loss to the New York Liberty on Thursday night.
Atlanta kept it close early, trailing by just two points after the opening stanza. But New York's 59-45 edge over the middle two quarters propelled the Liberty to a 16-point lead they would not relinquish.
Angel Reese led three double-digit scorers with a 25-point, nine-rebound, three- assist effort. Rhyne Howard finished with 24 points, going 5-for-13 from beyond the arc.
The Dream shot 45 percent from the field, but their defense allowed New York to convert 54 percent overall and a blistering 52 percent from beyond the arc. Atlanta now looks to tighten its defensive effort after surrendering its highest point total of the season.
Toronto enters this battle as a 6.5-point underdog. Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
True, both teams are coming off losses. However, Atlanta is a top-10 squad at both ends of the floor, while Toronto ranks near the bottom of the league in scoring defense (13th) and defensive rating (12th). Given these trends, the Dream have the slight edge here.
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Atlanta Dream (-6.5)
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