Venue: College Park Center, Arlington, Texas
Tip‑off: 7:00 p.m. CT / 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT
Broadcast: ESPN+, Bally Sports Southwest, Peachtree TV
Injury Report
Atlanta Dream
- Rhyne Howard — Probable (ankle soreness; expected to play)
- Tina Charles — Healthy
- Haley Jones — Probable (illness)
- Jordin Canada — Out (hand)
- Lorela Cubaj — Out (knee)
Atlanta is mostly healthy, but the absence of Canada limits their backcourt depth and ball‑handling.
Dallas Wings
- Arike Ogunbowale — Healthy
- Satou Sabally — Out (shoulder recovery)
- Natasha Howard — Probable (foot soreness)
- Maddy Siegrist — Day‑to‑day (ankle; game‑time decision)
- Awak Kuier — Out (overseas commitments)
Dallas remains without Sabally, but their core of Ogunbowale, Howard, and Teaira McCowan is intact.
Team Records & Context
- Atlanta Dream: 1–0 (defeated Minnesota 89–82 in opener)
- Dallas Wings: 1–0 (defeated Phoenix 94–86 in opener)
- 2025 Season Series: Dallas won 2–1
- 2026 Stakes: Early‑season matchup between two playoff hopefuls with elite scoring guards.
Recent Team Form
Atlanta Dream
- Last game: Beat Minnesota 89–82
- Offensive rating: 112.4
- Defensive rating: 103.1
- Trend: Atlanta’s offense looked sharp, with Howard and Charles combining for 43 points. Defense struggled at times against Minnesota’s size.
Dallas Wings
- Last game: Beat Phoenix 94–86
- Offensive rating: 115.7
- Defensive rating: 106.2
- Trend: Dallas pushed pace and dominated the paint. Ogunbowale scored 29, and McCowan controlled the boards.
Key Player Matchups
1. Rhyne Howard (ATL) vs. Arike Ogunbowale (DAL)
Two of the league’s premier scoring guards.
- Howard: 24 points, 7 rebounds in opener
- Ogunbowale: 29 points, 6 assists in opener Whichever star wins this duel likely swings the game.
2. Tina Charles (ATL) vs. Teaira McCowan (DAL)
A battle of veteran skill vs. size and power.
- Charles’ mid‑range game vs. McCowan’s rim protection
- Rebounding edge leans Dallas if McCowan stays out of foul trouble
3. Allisha Gray (ATL) vs. Natasha Howard (DAL)
Gray’s slashing ability vs. Howard’s length and defensive versatility. If Howard is limited by her foot injury, Gray could have a big night.
4. Bench Units
- Atlanta bench: +7 in opener
- Dallas bench: -4 in opener Atlanta has the deeper second unit, especially if Siegrist sits.
Series History
- Last 10 meetings: Dallas leads 6–4
- At College Park Center: Dallas has won 4 of last 5
- Trend: Wings’ physicality and rebounding have historically given Atlanta problems.
Betting Trends
Atlanta Dream
- 4–1 ATS in last 5 games dating back to 2025
- Overs in 3 of last 4
- 1–4 in last 5 vs. Dallas
Dallas Wings
- 5–2 ATS in last 7 home games
- Overs in 6 of last 8
- 4–1 in last 5 vs. Atlanta at home
Matchup Trends
- Last 3 meetings have averaged 171.3 points
- Dallas has won the rebounding battle in 7 straight matchups
GAME ODDS
Atlanta Dream – 2.5
Dallas Wings 181.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, May 11, 2026
