Connecticut Sun vs Atlanta Dream Prediction: Can the Dream avoid a home defeat?
Connecticut Sun vs Atlanta Dream Prediction: The Connecticut Sun will start as favorites to win their upcoming game against the Atlanta Dream as per the latest predictions.
The Atlanta Dream has another formidable challenge as they are set to host the Connecticut Sun for the next WNBA fixture at their home arena of the Gateway Center on Friday, 15 July. It has been a topsy-turvy season for the Dream. They are currently the #6 seed but their playoff spot might just start looking in danger if they fail to perform well in the upcoming matchups. Atlanta’s last fixture ended with a crushing loss to Chicago. Cheyenne Parker and Tiffany Hayes were some of the players who looked good. Parker scored 14 points with 6 rebounds. Hayes added 12 points and 8 rebounds to her name. The Dream needs a comprehensive team effort to avoid a home defeat.
The Connecticut Sun has regained the momentum after a win in the last game against the Fever. Jonquel Jones had another brilliant night, scoring 20 points for her side with 14 rebounds. DeWanna Bonner looked good too with 19 points and 5 rebounds. However, Connecticut needs to improve on the shooting as their field goal success rate was 46.3% against the last-ranked team on the table. A win on Friday will improve their chances of snatching back the top spot of the Eastern Conference from the Sky.
Connecticut Sun vs Atlanta Dream Prediction: Winning Probability
Platform | Dream | Sun | Predicted Winner |
FiveThirtyEight | 37% | 63% | Sun |
Connecticut Sun vs Atlanta Dream Prediction: Recent Form
The Atlanta Dream has failed to perform consistently well this season. They are currently at 10-13 in the 4th position of the Eastern Conference. Atlanta has won 2 of the last 5 fixtures. They have maintained a home record of 6-6 till now. The Dream will be hosting the Connecticut Sun after facing a 75-90 defeat to the Chicago Sky in the last game.
The Connecticut Sun is having a promising season so far. They are currently at 15-8 in the second position of the Eastern Conference. Connecticut has got 3 wins from the last 5 fixtures. In the away games, they have been 7-5 as of now. The Sun will be meeting the Atlanta Dream after winning the last game against the Indiana Fever with a score of 89-81.
Team Stats:
Stats | Atlanta Dream | Connecticut Sun |
Points Per Game | 77.6 | 83.9 |
Rebounds Per Game | 35.6 | 36.1 |
Assists Per Game | 17.0 | 20.5 |
Connecticut Sun vs Atlanta Dream Prediction: Head to Head
There have been 40 encounters so far between these two sides in the WNBA. The Dream is ahead with 21 wins, while the Sun was on the winning side in 19 of them. If we talk about the last 5 matchups, there is nothing for Atlanta as Connecticut won all those 5 games. The most recent clash took place this season on 26 June 2022. The Connecticut Sun won that game with a score of 72-61.
Connecticut Sun vs Atlanta Dream Prediction: Highlights of the Previous Meeting
Connecticut Sun vs Atlanta Dream Prediction: Possible Lineup
Atlanta Dream: Guard- Tiffany Hayes | Guard- Erica Wheeler | Forward- Nia Coffey | Forward- Rhyne Howard | Center– Cheyenne Parker
Connecticut Sun: Guard- Natisha Hiedeman | Guard- Courtney Williams | Forward- DeWana Bonner | Forward- Alyssa Thomas | Center– Jonquel Jones
Connecticut Sun vs Atlanta Dream Prediction: Players to Watch Out
Atlanta Dream:
Player | Position | Points Per Game | Rebounds Per Game | Steals Per Game |
Rhyne Howard | Forward | 15.1 | 4.5 | 1.5 |
Player | Position | Points Per Game | Steals Per Game | Turnovers Per Game |
Tiffany Hayes | Guard | 13.7 | 1.0 | 2.3 |
Player | Position | Rebounds Per Game | Blocks Per Game | Steals Per Game |
Cheyenne Parker | Center | 6.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 |
Connecticut Sun:
Player | Position | Points Per Game | Rebounds Per Game | Steals Per Game |
Jonquel Jones | Center | 14.6 | 8.9 | 1.1 |
Player | Position | Points Per Game | Rebounds Per Game | Steals Per Game |
DeWanna Bonner | Forward | 13.4 | 4.1 | 1.2 |
Player | Position | Points Per Game | Rebounds Per Game | Assists Per Game |
Alyssa Thomas | Forward | 13.3 | 7.7 | 5.6 |
Connecticut Sun vs Atlanta Dream Prediction: Winner
The Atlanta Dream desperately needs to win this matchup to bring their campaign back on track. Two consecutive losses have put them on the backfoot. It is surely not going to be easy against the mighty Sun. Connecticut won’t like to drop a game again and lose the momentum. They have dominated the hosts in the recent matchups and will look to repeat the same on Friday. The predictions and betting platforms are favoring the Sun for this contest.