The Connecticut Sun host the Atlanta Dream on Sunday for their third encounter of the season. The teams are 1-1 against each other in the season after the Dream clinched a 78-74 victory in their previous matchup on June 28.
Ahead of the contest, the Dream are ninth in the WNBA standings with a 7-12 record and have won just two of their last 10 games. They are dealing with a three-game losing streak after suffering an 85-82 defeat to the Dallas Wings on Friday. Allisha Gray contributed 19 points, seven rebounds, eight assists, one steal and one block in the team's loss.
Meanwhile, the Sun is second in the standings with a 16-4 record. They have won seven of their last 10 matchups and are riding a two-game winning streak after defeating the Minnesota Lynx 78-73 on Thursday. Alyssa Thomas led the team's victory charge with her triple-double performance of 13 points, 10 rebounds, 14 assists and two steals in the game.
Atlanta Dream vs. Connecticut Sun game details and odds
The Dream-Sun matchup is scheduled to tip off at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut.
Fans in Atlanta can catch the contest on Peachtree TV, while fans around Connecticut can watch it on NBCS-BOS. The contest is also available to be livestreamed on FuboTV or via the WNBA League Pass.
Moneyline: Dream (+600) vs. Sun (-900)
Spread: Dream (+11.5) vs. Sun (-11.5)
Total (O/U): 152.5
Note: The odds could change close to the game.
Atlanta Dream vs. Connecticut Sun injury report and starting lineups
Ahead of the game, the Atlanta Dream have seven players listed on their injury report. Cheyenne Parker-Tyus is listed as questionable and her involvement will be a game-time decision. Jordin Canada, Aerial Powers, and Rhyne Howard are listed as out for the game while Illiana Rupert, Matilde Villa, and Nyadiew Puoch are out for the season.
Dream coach Tanisha Wright is expected to use a starting lineup of Allisha Gray (G), Haley Jones (G), Nia Coffey (F), Naz Hillmon (F) and Tina Charles (C).
Meanwhile, the Connecticut Sun have four players listed on their injury report. Tyasha Harris is listed as questionable and her participation will be a game-time decision. Abbey Hsu and Moriah Jefferson are listed as out for the game while Leila Lacan is out for the season.
Sun coach Stephanie White will likely deploy a starting lineup of Tyasha Harris (G), DiJonai Carrington (G), DeWanna Bonner (F), Alyssa Thomas (F) and Brionna Jones (C).
Atlanta Dream vs. Connecticut Sun prediction
The Sun is expected to clinch victory over the Atlanta Dream in the upcoming game. They seem like they're back on track after a minor bump and will look to gain the edge after their previous loss against the Dream.