Dream vs Wings Picks and Prediction – 7/5/2024

The Atlanta Dream (7-11, 3rd Eastern Conference) take on the Dallas Wings (4-16, 6th Western Conference) on July 5 at 7:30 PM ET at the College Park Center. Both teams are struggling, with Atlanta coming off a loss to Chicago and Dallas having dropped its last game against Phoenix. Take the WNBA by storm with our WNBA picks.

The Atlanta Dream are aiming to bounce back after a string of recent losses. Atlanta's key player, Allisha Gray, leads the team with 15.8 points per game, supplemented by Jordin Canada’s contributions of 8.8 points and 3.5 rebounds per game. Despite the offensive efforts, Atlanta ranks 12th in the league with an average of 76 points per game, and the defense isn't much better, allowing an average of 81 points per game. 

The Dream have struggled with shooting, hitting just 40.4% from the field and 31.9% from beyond the arc. The turnover rate, one of the lowest in the league at 12.4 per game, is a bright spot, showing they can maintain possession well. Defensively, the Dream have been middling, with Monique Billings averaging 9.1 rebounds and contributing to a team average of 35 rebounds per game, placing them 6th in the league.

The Dallas Wings, on the other hand, are looking to break a losing streak. Arike Ogunbowale is the Wings' standout player, leading the league in scoring with 23.8 points per game. Odyssey Sims and Tina Charles provide additional support, with Sims averaging 12.5 points and Charles adding 14.2 points and 9.6 rebounds per game. Despite these individual performances, Dallas struggles to convert its efforts into wins, as they rank 6th in the league with 81 points per game. 

The field goal shooting percentage stands at 43.8%, significantly better than Atlanta's, yet they still face challenges on defense, allowing 81 points per game. The Wings also need to improve ball-handling, averaging 15.7 turnovers per game, which is one of the highest in the league. The assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.2 highlights the need for better decision-making under pressure.