Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut.
Tip-off time: 7:00 p.m. ET.
Broadcast Available on WNBA League Pass, Peachtree TV, NBCS Boston, and Victory+.
Venue: Mohegan Sun Arena (capacity ~9,300–10,000 for basketball), located at the Mohegan Sun Casino and Resort, 1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard, Uncasville, CT. Home of the Connecticut Sun.
Current Rosters
Atlanta Dream (Head Coach Karl Smesko):
Key players: G Allisha Gray (~18.9 PPG), G Rhyne Howard (~17.4 PPG, strong perimeter defense), F Angel Reese (~11+ RPG, elite rebounding), G Jordin Canada (high assists), F Naz Hillmon, F Brionna Jones, C Madina Okot, and others including Isobel Borlase, Sika Koné, Shatori Walker-Kimbrough.
Connecticut Sun (Head Coach Rachid Meziane):
Key players: C Brittney Griner (~13.6 PPG, rim protection when available), G Leila Lacan (~12.1 PPG, playmaking), F Diamond Miller, C Olivia Nelson-Ododa (rebounding), G/F Kennedy Burke, G Charlisse Leger-Walker, F Aaliyah Edwards, and supporting cast including Hailey Van Lith, Raegan Beers, and others.
Injury Reports
Atlanta: Te-Hina Paopao (leg) Out; Indya Nivar (personal/coach’s decision) Out. Jordin Canada listed day-to-day with hamstring in some reports.
Connecticut: Brittney Griner (left knee) Questionable/Day-to-Day; Raegan Beers (concussion) Day-to-Day/Out in some listings; Aaliyah Edwards (knee) has had prior Out status; other depth pieces (e.g., Ashlon Jackson coach’s decision) monitored.
Recent Team Forms
Atlanta (20-12): Strong East contender (near top of conference). Recent win over Toronto Tempo (107-95 on Aug 10, with Howard scoring 22). Mixed but competitive results including wins over Phoenix and Seattle, losses to Las Vegas and Washington. Offense ranks high (~89.6 PPG); strong rebounding (led by Reese) and steals. Road record solid (~8-7).
Connecticut (8-23): Near bottom of East. Snapped a skid with a 75-72 home win over Phoenix (Aug 7). Prior struggles include multiple losses and low scoring (~79.7 PPG, league-worst range). Home record 5-10; defense allows ~86.8 PPG. Looking for consistency in what is expected to be the franchise’s final season in Connecticut before relocation.
Series History
Atlanta won the first 2026 meeting 91-75 (June 2 in Atlanta, with Howard exploding for 36 points). Recent history favors the Dream in several matchups (multiple wins in 2025). Overall historical series is competitive, but Atlanta has held the edge in recent seasons.
Key Player vs. Player Matchups
Rhyne Howard / Allisha Gray (ATL) vs. Connecticut perimeter: Howard’s scoring, 3-point shooting, and defensive versatility (steals/blocks) against Lacan and the Sun guards. Gray’s efficiency and scoring punch will test Connecticut’s wing defense.
Angel Reese (ATL) vs. Brittney Griner / Olivia Nelson-Ododa (CON): Reese’s rebounding dominance and interior presence against Griner’s size and shot-blocking (if available) or Nelson-Ododa’s activity. Second-chance opportunities could be decisive.
Jordin Canada (ATL playmaking) vs. Sun ball pressure: Canada’s assist numbers and speed against Connecticut’s steals-oriented defense.
Supporting battles: Hillmon/Jones vs. Miller/Edwards in the frontcourt; overall pace and transition advantages for Atlanta’s more athletic, higher-scoring group.
Atlanta’s balanced scoring and rebounding edge should create mismatches, especially if Griner is limited.
Betting Trends: Atlanta has been a strong favorite in many games but mixed ATS as large favorites; Connecticut has covered as home underdogs at times and gone under frequently due to low scoring. First meeting was a comfortable Atlanta win under the total in some contexts.
GAME ODDS
Atlanta Dream – 10
Connecticut Sun 174
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, August 12, 2026
