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The Seattle Storm host the Atlanta Dream at Climate Pledge Arena in Washington on Wednesday. As the final stretch of the WNBA regular season approaches, the playoff picture is starting to take shape and both these teams will be hoping to be one of the final eight teams standing.
The Dream is currently ninth overall in the WNBA standings with a 10-19 record. Tanisha Wright's side holds a 2.5-game lead over the Washington Mystics. They will, however, be more concerned about catching up to the Chicago Sky (11-18), the team that sits directly about them in the final playoff position. With just 11 games remaining in their season, every game will be vital for Atlanta.
The Storm have struggled to get going since the restart of the WNBA season and are 1-3 in their last four games. Seattle's strong start to the season means they remain in fourth place overall with an 18-11 record and hold a slender half-game lead over defending champions Las Vegas Aces.
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Atlanta Dream vs Seattle Storm 2024 WNBA Regular Season: Odds, Preview and Prediction
The game is set to tip-off at 10:00 p.m. ET. Here are the odds for the matchup:
Moneyline: Seattle Storm (-425), Atlanta Dream (+320)
Spread: Seattle Storm (-8.5)
Total (Over/Under): 156.5 points
Atlanta Dream vs Seattle Storm 2024 WNBA Regular Season: Preview
Despite playing some great basketball, the Atlanta Dream is finding it difficult to find wins at a critical stage of the season. They enter the game on a two-game losing streak and have won just three of their last 13 games.
There have been some positives to take from the Dream's last two outings. After putting up 80 points against the Phoenix Mercury, they were unlucky to lose out to Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever in an 84-79 loss.
The offense has been a concern for Atlanta all season. The team currently ranks last in the WNBA in points per game with just 75.9.
After a disappointing 11-29 record last season, the Storm are on the verge of qualifying for the postseason for the eighth time in nine seasons. Seatle has won just one of their last four games and has a 5-5 record in their last ten games.
The team has struggled to put points on the board of late, averaging just 77.75 points over their last four games. A dismal 72 points against the Washington Mystics will be cause for concern for coach Noelle Quinn.
Guard Jewell Loyd and center Ezi Magbegor will be the players to keep an eye on for the Storm. Loyd has been outstanding this year averaging 20.1 ppg over 29 starts. Meanwhile, Magbegor leads the roster in rebounds (8.7) and blocks (2.3).
The Storm and Dream have already faced off twice this season with each side winning one game of the series so far.
Atlanta Dream vs Seattle Storm 2024 WNBA Regular Season: Prediction
The Storm enter the game as heavy favorites. When clicking, Seattle's offense is one of the most potent in the league. The team also has an impressive 11-4 record at Climate Pledge Arena. With the support of a boisterous home crowd, expect the Storm to edge this contest.
