WNBA Game Preview: Atlanta Dream (29-14) vs. Connecticut Sun (11-32)

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Venue & Game Details

Date & Time: Wednesday, September 10, 2025 – 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT

Venue: Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut

Broadcast: ESPN+, NBC Sports Boston, Peachtree TV

Injury Report

Atlanta Dream:

Allisha Gray (G) — Questionable, knee

Jordin Canada (G) — Probable, leg

Taylor Thierry (F) — Out, ankle

Connecticut Sun:

Olivia Nelson-Ododa (C) — Doubtful, back

Leila Lacan (G) — Out, personal

Bria Hartley (G) — Out for season, meniscus

Recent Form

Atlanta Dream:

Riding a five-game win streak, including a 104-85 win over the Sparks.

7-3 in last 10 games; offense averaging 84 PPG, defense holding opponents to 74.7 PPG.

Connecticut Sun:

Lost 4 of last 5; lone win was 87-84 vs. Mercury.

5-5 in last 10 games; allowing 84.3 PPG in that span.

Series History

All-Time: Atlanta leads 26–25.

Last Meeting: Sept. 1, 2025 — Atlanta won 93-76.

Trend: Even split over last 10 meetings (5–5), but Atlanta has won the last two by double digits.

Key Player Matchups

Rhyne Howard (ATL): 20.1 PPG over last 10 games; perimeter scoring threat.

Brionna Jones (ATL): 12.9 PPG, 7.4 RPG; interior anchor.

Tina Charles (CON): 16.6 PPG, 6.0 RPG; veteran presence in the paint.

Marina Mabrey (CON): Key perimeter scorer; O/U 13.5 points prop in betting markets.

Betting Trends

Atlanta is 4-0 ATS in last 4 games.

Connecticut is 1-4 ATS in last 5.

Over has hit in 3 of last 4 Atlanta games.

Atlanta’s home/road games average 165.4 total points; Mohegan Sun Arena games average 158.7.

GAME ODDS

Atlanta Dream                  – 13.5

Connecticut Sun               159.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, September 9, 2025

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