Connecticut Sun vs Atlanta Dream: Preview, prediction and odds | 2024 WNBA (August 18)

The Connecticut Sun will face off against the Atlanta Dream in the first of four WNBA games scheduled for Sunday. This will be the fourth meeting of the season between the Sun and Dream, with the former holding a 2-1 advantage.

In terms of the overall head-to-head record, the two teams have squared off against each other on 62 occasions, with the Sun holding a 33-29 advantage.

Connecticut Sun vs. Atlanta Dream: Preview, Prediction and Odds

The 2024 WNBA regular season game between the Connecticut Sun and Atlanta Dream is scheduled to take place on Aug. 18 (Sunday) at the Gateway Center Arena at College Park in Atlanta, Georgia. The tip-off is slated for 3 a.m. ET (12 p.m. PT).

The game will be broadcast live on ESPN3, Peachtree Sports Network and NBC Sports Boston. Fans will also have the option to live stream the game on the WNBA League Pass and Fubo (regional restrictions applicable).

Moneyline: Connecticut Sun (-340) vs. Atlanta Dream (+260)

Spread: Connecticut Sun (-7.5) vs. Atlanta Dream (+7.5)

Total over/under: Connecticut Sun (o155.5-110) vs. Atlanta Dream (u155.5-110)

Editor's note: The odds could change closer to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

Connecticut Sun vs. Atlanta Dream: Preview

The Connecticut Sun registered a commanding 109-91 victory over the Dallas Wings in its first game after the Olympic break on Friday. Connecticut is ranked second in the league and in the Eastern Conference standings with a 19-6 record.

Stephanie White's team is ranked eighth in offense with 81 points per game this season so far. The franchise is shooting 32.4% from the 3-point range and is the second-best ranked team in terms of turnovers. Connecticut averages 11.8 turnovers per game.

DeWanna Bonner leads the team in scoring and averages 17.2 points per game. Alyssa Thomas leads the team in rebounds and assists, averaging 9.1 boards and 6.4 dimes per game.

On the contrary, the Atlanta Dream registered a thrilling 83-81 win against the Seattle Storm in its previous game on Saturday. Atlanta is ranked ninth in the league and fifth in the Eastern Conference standings with an 8-17 record.

Tanisha Wright's team has the worst-ranked offense in the league with 75.5 points per game. The Dream is the second-worst ranked team when it comes to the 3-point shooting (30.5%).

Guard Rhyne Howard leads the team in scoring and averages 16.3 points per game. Center Tina Charles leads Atlanta in rebounds with 8.2 boards per game. Guard Jordin Canada leads the team in assists and averages 6.4 dimes per game.

Connecticut Sun vs. Atlanta Dream: Predicted Starting 5s

Connecticut Sun: DeWanna Bonner, Alyssa Thomas, Brionna Jones, Marina Mabrey and Tyasha Harris.

Atlanta Dream: Rhyne Howard, Naz Hillmon, Tina Charles, Allisha Gray and Jordin Canada.

Connecticut Sun vs. Atlanta Dream: Prediction

The Connecticut Sun has been one of the best teams in the league this season, while the Atlanta Dream has struggled immensely. Expect the Sun to overpower the Dream and register its third win this season against Atlanta.