Game Overview
Date & Time: Wednesday, September 3, 2025 – Tip‑off 7:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. PT
Venue: Gateway Center Arena, 2330 Convention Center Concourse, College Park, GA 30337
Broadcast: Peachtree TV (ATL), SportsNet LA (LA), WNBA League Pass
Weather Report (College Park, GA – Tip‑off)
Conditions: Indoor arena — no direct weather impact
Outside Temperature: ~84°F (29°C), humid
Impact: None on gameplay; travel fatigue could be a factor for LA after cross‑country trip
Injury Report
Los Angeles Sparks
Rickea Jackson (F) – Game‑time decision (ankle)
No other injuries reported
Atlanta Dream
Jordin Canada (G) – Out (hamstring)
Recent Team Form
Los Angeles Sparks
Aug 31: W 91–85 @ Seattle – Hamby 27 PTS, 11 REB; Jackson 23 PTS
Aug 29: L 75–76 vs Indiana
Aug 26: L 84–92 vs Phoenix
Aug 20: W 81–80 vs Dallas
Aug 17: L 86–95 @ Washington
Atlanta Dream
Aug 31: W 93–76 @ Connecticut – Howard 23 PTS; Hillmon 17 PTS, 6 AST
Aug 27: L 75–81 vs Las Vegas
Aug 23: W 78–62 vs New York
Aug 21: W 75–73 vs Minnesota
Aug 19: L 72–74 @ Las Vegas
Key Player Matchups
Kelsey Plum (LA) vs. Allisha Gray (ATL)
Plum: 20.1 PPG, 5.9 APG, 43.3% FG, 35.6% 3PT
Gray: 18.7 PPG, 3.6 APG, 45.0% FG, 33.0% 3PT
Both are elite perimeter scorers; Plum’s playmaking vs. Gray’s two‑way defense is pivotal.
Dearica Hamby (LA) vs. Naz Hillmon (ATL)
Hamby: 18.2 PPG, 7.9 RPG, 60.2% FG last 10 games
Hillmon: Versatile forward, coming off a 75% FG performance vs. Connecticut
Hamby’s inside scoring and rebounding vs. Hillmon’s mobility will shape the paint battle.
Azurá Stevens (LA) vs. Brionna Jones (ATL)
Stevens: 7.9 RPG, rim protector (1.1 BPG)
Jones: 7.2 RPG, physical post scorer
Whoever controls the glass here could swing second‑chance points.
Series History
All-Time Regular Season: Atlanta leads 24–20
Last Meeting: May 27, 2025 – Dream 88, Sparks 82 (Los Angeles)
Recent Trend: Atlanta has won 3 of the last 4 meetings
Avg. Margin (Last 5): ATL +6.2 PPG
Betting Trends
Los Angeles Sparks
17–22 ATS this season
26 of 39 games Over 168.5 total points
9–20 SU vs. teams above .500
Atlanta Dream
24–16 ATS this season
16 of 40 games Over 168.5 total points
17–7 SU as favorite; 11–4 SU as home favorite of -275 or shorter
Head-to-Head
Over is 3–1 in last 4 meetings
Home team has won 4 of last 5 matchups
Suggested Wagering Model
Model Inputs:
Atlanta’s elite defense (77.1 PPG allowed, 3rd WNBA) vs. LA’s high‑octane offense (86.0 PPG, 2nd WNBA)
Sparks’ road scoring (87.4 PPG) vs. Dream’s home defensive splits (76.5 PPG allowed)
Key injury: Jordin Canada’s absence could reduce ATL’s backcourt depth, but Gray/Howard can absorb playmaking load
GAME ODDS
Los Angeles Sparks 168.5
Atlanta Dream – 6.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, September 2, 2025
