It will be a challenging night for the Atlanta Dream as they are set to face the Las Vegas Aces in their next WNBA fixture tonight.
The Dream’s struggle to play consistently well has been a big factor in their disappointing campaign so far. The defeat in the last game against Lynx puts them on the back foot once again. Rhyne Howard and Aarion McDonald scored the most points for the Dream in their last game. The duo pegged in 32 points of total 71 points of Atlanta Dream.
Naz Hillmon had the most rebounds for Dream, 7 and overall she managed 10 points for her team.
The Las Vegas Aces, on the other hand, will aim to extend their supremacy in the tournament and secure another win in their home arena tonight. The Aces have been the top contender for the title this season. In the last fixture, they hammered the Seattle Storm. Currently, they are the No.1 team in Western Conference and they will be starting as favorites in this game.
Atlanta Dream vs Las Vegas Aces: Odds
| Platform | Dream | Aces | Predicted Winner |
| FiveThirtyEight | 17% | 83% | Aces |
Atlanta Dream vs Las Vegas Aces: Recent Form
The Atlanta Dream is still struggling to have a meaningful winning streak. They are 14-19 and currently in the 4th position of the Eastern Conference. Atlanta has managed to win 4 of the last 10 games. In the away fixtures, they have been 6-10 so far while at home they have 8 wins and 9 defeats.
The Las Vegas Aces are having a fantastic season this time. They are at 23-10 currently and leading the Western Conference. Las Vegas has got 7 wins from the last 10 fixtures. They have maintained an excellent home record of 10-5 as of now. The Aces will be hosting the Atlanta Dream after defeating the Seattle Storm in the last game with a score of 91-83.
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Atlanta Dream vs Las Vegas Aces: Head to head
There have been 34 meetings between these two sides in the WNBA. Both the teams have won 17 games each.
If we talk about the last 5 matchups, the Aces have been highly dominating as they have won four of the last 5 games. The previous meeting took place this season on July 20, 2022. Atlanta Dream pulled out a surprise win. The Aces lost 76-92 against the Dream.
Atlanta Dream vs Las Vegas Aces: Best Picks
Tiffany Hayes
The 2017 WNBA All-Star, Tiffany Hayes is also an incredible pick for today’s matchup. This shooting guard has incredible control over the ball and shoots with a flair only rarely possessed. She’s averaged a solid 17 points per game, stringing along 4 rebounds and 2.3 assists this season.
Brittney Sykes
Despite being 5’9, Sykes is a formidable defender. She can guard anyone full court without any problems, and once she has the ball in her hands she shoots and passes with a smoothness not every player possesses. She’s leading the Sparks’ defensive side, and loves the roles she plays for the team.
This season, she is averaging 10.8 points per game along with 3.8 assists and 3.3 rebounds. She has been consistent with her performance throughout.
A’ja Wilson
Seattle Storm Point Guard Sue Bird is a very successful 3-pt facilitator. With her excellent playmaking abilities, she can weave through the opposition defense and set up assists for shots beyond the arc. Along with that, she’s an excellent outside scorer herself.
2020’s WNBA MVP, A’ja Wilson is very consistent this season. Releasing very potent shots from inside the arc and a high level mid-range shooting accuracy, she’s pretty talented. She has averaged 19.4 points this season, along with 1.8 assists per game, accompanied by 9.7 rebounds.
Atlanta Dream vs Las Vegas Aces: Possible Lineup
Atlanta Dream: Guard- Asia Durr | Guard- Erica Wheeler | Forward- Rhune Howard | Forward- Tiffany Hayes | Center– Cheyenne Parker
Las Vegas Aces: Guard- Chelsea Gray | Guard- Kelsey Plum | Forward- Jackie Young | Forward- Dearica Hamby | Center- A’ja Wilson
Prediction
The Atlanta Dream will have no margin today if they want to challenge the mightiest team of the season. A win against the Aces can surely give them a major boost.
On the other hand, the Las Vegas Aces are expected to dominate the visitors and give them absolutely no chance of a comeback from the start of the game. All the predictions and betting platforms are favoring the Aces for this fixture.
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