⁠⁠Minnesota Lynx vs Atlanta Dream: Prediction, preview and odds | September 10, 2024

The ⁠⁠Minnesota Lynx vs Atlanta Dream matchup is one of the three WNBA games scheduled for Tuesday. This will be the fourth and final matchup between the two teams this season, with Minnesota leading the series 3-0. The two teams last met July 17, a game that the Lynx won 86-79.

The Lynx are through to the playoffs with a 26-9 record. They are first in the West and second overall. The Dream, meanwhile, are placed ninth overall with a 12-23 record. With just one game separating them from the eighth-placed Chicago Sky, the Dream still have a shot at making the playoffs.

⁠⁠Minnesota Lynx vs Atlanta Dream game details and odds

The ⁠⁠Minnesota Lynx vs Atlanta Dream game is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, Sept. 10, at Gateway Center Arena. The game will be broadcast on PeachtreeTV, Peachtree Sports Network and Bally Sports North Extra. It will also stream live on WNBA League Pass.

Moneyline: Lynx (-225) vs. Dream (+185)

Spread: Lynx (-5) vs. Dream (+5)

Total (O/U): Lynx -110 (o158.5) vs. Dream -110 (u158.5)

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

⁠⁠Minnesota Lynx vs Atlanta Dream preview

The two teams have met 42 times in the regular season, with Minnesota holding a massive 30-12 lead. In their past 10 matchups, the Lynx lead 7-3.

⁠⁠Minnesota Lynx vs Atlanta Dream starting lineups

Minnesota’s only injury concern for Tuesday’s game is Dorka Juhasz, as she is listed as probable with an illness. Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve should start:

PG: Courtney Williams SG: Kayla McBride SF: Bridget Carleton PF: Napheesa Collier C: Alanna Smith

The Lynx’s key bench players should be Myisha Hines-Allen, Cecilia Zandalasini and Natisha Hiedeman.

As per their injury report, the Dream will be without Aerial Powers (calf) and Cheyenne Parker-Tyus (ankle). Atlanta coach Tanisha Wright should start:

PG: Allisha Gray SG: Jordin Canada SF: Naz Hillmon PF: Rhyne Howard C: Tina Charles

Atlanta’s main bench contributors could be Lorela Cubaj, Maya Caldwell and Nia Coffey.

Editor’s note: These are predicted starting lineups, which could change depending on the availability of players uncertain to play.

⁠⁠Minnesota Lynx vs Atlanta Dream prediction

The Lynx are favored to win this game on the road by the oddsmakers. Seeing Minnesota’s performance this season, the pick makes sense. Expect the Lynx to cover the spread for a win. This should be a high-scoring game with the team total going past 158.5 points.