WNBA Game Preview: Atlanta Dream (12-7) vs. Indiana Fever (9-10)

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The Atlanta Dream (12-7) travel to Gainbridge Fieldhouse to face the Indiana Fever (9-10) on Friday, July 11 at 7:30 PM ET, in the fourth and final regular-season meeting between these Eastern Conference rivals. With Atlanta holding a 2-1 series edge, Indiana will look to even the season series and bounce back from a tough loss to Golden State.

Team Form & Standings

TeamRecordLast 5 GamesConference Rank
Atlanta Dream12-7W–L–W–L–L4th
Indiana Fever9-10L–L–W–W–W7th

Atlanta is coming off a 90–81 win over Golden State, led by Allisha Gray’s 24 points.

Indiana suffered an 80–61 loss to Golden State, shooting just 30.9% from the field.

Probable Starters & Key Matchups

Indiana Fever

Guards: Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell, Aari McDonald

Forwards: Natasha Howard

Center: Aliyah Boston

Key Player: Kelsey Mitchell – 20.9 PPG over last 10 games

X-Factor: Caitlin Clark – 17.4 PPG, 8.6 APG, 5.0 RPG

Atlanta Dream

Guards: Jordin Canada, Allisha Gray

Forwards: Rhyne Howard, Brionna Jones

Center: Brittney Griner

Key Player: Allisha Gray – 19.4 PPG, 5.5 RPG, 4.1 APG

X-Factor: Rhyne Howard – 16.7 PPG, 5.1 RPG, 4.7 APG

Statistical Breakdown

CategoryAtlanta DreamIndiana Fever
Points Per Game84.482.8
Opponent PPG Allowed78.779.2
FG%43.4%45.7%
Rebounds/Game36.335.1
Assists/Game21.420.2

Atlanta leads the WNBA in defensive efficiency, allowing just 78.7 PPG.

Indiana shoots better from the field but struggles with consistency, especially in second halves.

Game Storylines

Caitlin Clark’s Return: After missing five games, Clark returned Wednesday but struggled with just 10 points on 4-of-12 shooting.

Frontcourt Battle: Atlanta’s Brionna Jones and Brittney Griner vs. Indiana’s Aliyah Boston and Natasha Howard could decide the rebounding edge.

Series History: Atlanta leads the season series 2–1, including a 77–58 win on June 10.

Betting Insights

Trend Watch:

Atlanta is 11-8 ATS this season; Indiana is 9-10 ATS.

The Dream are 10-3 when scoring more than 79 points.

Indiana is 9-5 when scoring more than 78.7 points.

Game Details

Matchup: Atlanta Dream vs Indiana Fever

Date: Friday, July 11, 2025

Time: 7:30 PM ET

Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN

Broadcast: ION Radio: 93.5/107.5 FM

GAME ODDS

Atlanta Dream                  166.5

Indiana Fever                    – 2.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, July 10, 2025