Lynx Heavily Favored at Home Against Atlanta Dream

The Dream vs Lynx WNBA betting odds are in and the Minnesota Lynx are -8.5 at home on Wednesday. They are -430 favorites to win the game straight up and the Atlanta Dream are +320 to achieve the upset. The total for the game is set at 161.5.

The Lynx currently holds an 11-3 record. The Lynx are the number one seed in the Western Conference and the third overall seed in the league. They are on a three-game winning streak and are 10-3 overall so far this season. They are led by a talented roster that includes MVP candidate Napheesa Collier (currently +750 to win the award), Kayla McBride, and Courtney Williams.

Collier leads the team in points averaging 21.1 points per game (fourth highest in the league) and rebounds with 10.3 per game (third in the league). McBride is averaging 17.1 points per game and Williams leads the team in assists with 5.6 per game (seventh highest in the league). The Lynx have won four games in a row, three of four being at home.

The Atlanta Dream are 6-6 this season and are currently the third seed in the Eastern Conference, the seventh overall seed in the league. They are led in scoring by Rhyne Howard, who is averaging 16.2 points per game, led in rebounds by Tina Charles who is averaging nine rebounds per game, and in assists by Rhyne Howard averaging 3.6. They’ve lost two of their last three matchups but are coming off a solid win against the Los Angeles Sparks.

With our Dream vs Lynx WNBA betting odds, we are going to take a look at both of these teams and the WNBA scores today to see what some possible good bets look like for Wednesday’s game.

Their Last Matchup

The last time these teams played the Lynx beat the Dream 92-79 on the road. The game was fairly even after the first half (47-51 Lynx) but the Lynx pulled away with a huge third quarter. The Lynx held the Dream to just 12 points in the third quarter, and although the Dream made a small comeback in the fourth, it was not enough to overcome the large deficit.

Kayla McBride led the game in scoring with 31 points, and Napheesa Collier chipped in all around for the Lynx with 20 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists. Alanna Smith also contributed 17 points, five assists, and four rebounds in the win.

Rhyne Howard was the scoring star for the Dream, with 23 points, five rebounds and five assists. Tina Charles was the next highest scorer for the Dream with 14 points, but the Dream also got a solid effort from Cheyenne Parker who scored 10 points and added eight assists in only 19 minutes of playing time.

Lynx are Rolling

The Lynx have won four games in a row, and are continuing their campaign towards once again becoming WNBA champions. Napheesa Collier’s MVP campaign is propelling the offense, but the Lynx defense is what is vaulting them into contention. The Lynx currently have the second-best defense in the league, holding opponents to only 76.1 points per game, and 40.6% shooting from the field.

The Lynx are tied with the Connecticut Sun for the highest point differential so far this season at +10.3. In their last four wins, they’ve held opponents to 78, 76, 68 and 64 points. They’ve won every game but one by double digits.

Lynx Push Streak to Five Games

The Dream vs Lynx WNBA betting odds have the Lynx as -8.5 favorites at home on Wednesday. They are -430 favorites to win the game straight up and the Atlanta Dream are +320 to achieve the upset. The total for the game is set at 161.5.

The Lynx are 8-2 in their last ten games and 6-4 against the spread. They’re 10-4 against the spread this season. They have gone under in three of their last five games.

The Dream are 5-5 in their last ten games and 4-6 against the spread. They are 5-7 against the spread this season. The Dream have gone under in three of their last five games.

We believe the Lynx have a great chance of pushing their winning streak to five games against the middle-of-the-road Dream.

WNBA Injury Report:

• Atlanta Dream-Aerial Powers F Is OUT Wednesday vs Min Lynx, Illness
• Jordin Canada G Is OUT Wednesday vs Min Lynx, Hand
• Minnesota Lynx- Bridget Carleton G Is upgraded to probable Wednesday vs Atlanta Dream, Elbow
• Diamond Miller G Is out indefinitely, Knee