Game Details
Time: 7:30 PM EDT
Location: Gateway Center Arena, College Park, GA
Broadcast: Peachtree TV / NBA TV / TSN
Team Breakdown
Minnesota Lynx (28-6)
Recent Form: 4-1 in last 5 games, coming off a narrow loss
Offense: Averaging 84.7 PPG, led by Napheesa Collier (20.3 PPG, 9.1 RPG)
Defense: Top-3 in defensive rating, allowing just 77.5 PPG
X-Factor: Diamond Miller — averaging 15.2 PPG and 5.4 APG over last 7 games
Atlanta Dream (22-13)
Recent Form: 3-2 in last 5, including a win over Las Vegas
Offense: Scoring 82.9 PPG, driven by Rhyne Howard (17.8 PPG) and Allisha Gray (15.6 PPG)
Defense: Improving, but still allowing 81.3 PPG
X-Factor: Cheyenne Parker — 12.4 PPG, 7.2 RPG, and key rim protection
Head-to-Head & Trends
| Team | Record | Last 5 Games | Win Probability |
| Minnesota Lynx | 28-6 | W-W-W-W-L | 52.9% |
| Atlanta Dream | 22-13 | W-L-W-L-W | 47.1% |
Minnesota won the last meeting 89–82 in July, with Collier dropping 26 points and 11 boards.
Expect a tightly contested game with playoff intensity. Minnesota’s defensive edge and Collier’s leadership should be the difference, but Atlanta’s home crowd and dynamic backcourt will keep it close.
GAME ODDS
Minnesota Lynx – 1
Atlanta Dream 158.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, August 20, 2025
