PredictionsUnited StatesConnecticut Sun vs Atlanta Dream
WNBAThu 17 Sept, 19:30 United States time

Connecticut Sun vs Atlanta Dream prediction

Gateway Center

Connecticut SunAway
78.8 : 92.4
projected points
Atlanta DreamHome
11%Sun
89%Dream
Eagle value pickOver 169.5 points
-110

Quick answer

Our prediction for Connecticut Sun vs Atlanta Dream is Atlanta Dream to win, with a 89% chance. We project Connecticut Sun 78.8 and Atlanta Dream 92.4. Our best bet is Over 169.5 points at -110.

Prediction
Atlanta Dream to win
Chance
89%
Projected score
Connecticut Sun 79, Atlanta Dream 92
Projected total
171.2 points
Best bet
Over 169.5 points at -110

Note: This is our view from the numbers, not a sure thing. One injury, one turnover or one late score can change any game.

The eagle's three picks

Eagle safe pick

Sun +21.5
76% chanceFair price -3252 units

Eagle value pick

Over 169.5 points
55% chancePrice -110+4.2% value2 units

Note: Safe is the bet most likely to win. Value is where the price pays more than it should. Bold pays more but loses more often. A unit is your normal stake.

Why we think this

  1. 1
    What our numbers say

    The model gives Atlanta Dream 89% and Connecticut Sun 11%. The bookmakers agree and make Atlanta Dream the favourite at -1205.

  2. 2
    Recent form

    Atlanta Dream won 4 of their last 5 and Connecticut Sun won 1 of their last 5. Atlanta Dream come in with the better run.

  3. 3
    Home and away

    Atlanta Dream won 7 of their last 12 games at home. Connecticut Sun won 2 of their last 11 on the road.

  4. 4
    Scoring

    Atlanta Dream score 93.9 points a game and let in 87.7. Connecticut Sun score 78.5 and let in 89.0. Their recent games average 181.6 and 167.4 points in total, and the market line is 169.5.

  5. 5
    Head to head

    In the last 2 meetings, Atlanta Dream won 2 and Connecticut Sun won 0. The last one ended Connecticut Sun 69, Atlanta Dream 104.

  6. 6
    Where the value is

    Over 169.5 points is priced at -110. Our fair price is -120, so the bookmaker pays about 4.2% more than it should.

Note: Every reason here comes from real results and real prices. We do not guess and we do not copy tipsters.

Match preview

Connecticut Sun vs Atlanta Dream: Atlanta Dream are favourites

The big picture

Atlanta Dream host Connecticut Sun in the WNBA on Thu 17 Sept, 19:30 at Gateway Center. Our prediction for Connecticut Sun vs Atlanta Dream is Atlanta Dream to win, with a 89% chance. We project Connecticut Sun 78.8 and Atlanta Dream 92.4. Our best bet is Over 169.5 points at -110.

Atlanta Dream form

Atlanta Dream have 14 wins and 6 losses in their last 20 games, with 1878 points scored and 1754 conceded. At home they have 7 wins and 5 losses from 12. Their last 5 results read W, L, W, W, W, newest first.

Connecticut Sun form

Connecticut Sun have 6 wins and 14 losses in their last 20 games, with 1569 points scored and 1779 conceded. Away from home they have 2 wins and 9 losses from 11. Their last 5 results read L, L, L, W, L, newest first.

Head to head

These two have met 2 times in our records. Atlanta Dream won 2, Connecticut Sun won 0. Last time out it finished Connecticut Sun 69, Atlanta Dream 104.

Our call

We expect Connecticut Sun to score about 78.8 points and Atlanta Dream about 92.4. That points to Atlanta Dream to win. Our safest bet is Sun +21.5 at -325. Our value bet is Over 169.5 points at -110.

Note: This preview is written from our data and updates as new results and prices come in.

Team records

Last 20 games in all competitions.

DreamSun
Games played2020
Wins146
Losses614
Points scored18781569
Points conceded17541779
Scored per game93.978.5
Conceded per game87.789.0
Home record7W 5L4W 5L
Away record7W 1L2W 9L

Note: W is a win and L a loss. A team with more games at home or away can look better or worse than it is.

Price check against DraftKings

BetOur chanceFairPriceValue
Dream to win89%-811-1205-3.6%
Sun to win11%+811+750-6.7%
Dream -14.547%+114-110-10.9%
Sun +14.553%-114-110+1.8%
Over 169.5 points55%-120-110+4.2%
Under 169.5 points45%+120-110-13.3%

Note: Green value means the price pays more than our fair price. We only call it a value pick from 3% up, because small gaps can be noise.

Spread and total at every line

Dream spreadCoversFair
Dream -19.530%+239
Dream -16.540%+153
Dream -13.550%-101
Dream -10.561%-157
Dream -7.571%-244
Total pointsOverUnder
165.565%35%
168.557%43%
171.549%51%
174.541%59%
177.534%66%

Note: A spread gives one team a head start. Dream +3.5 wins if Dream win or lose by 3 or fewer. If the result lands exactly on the line, your stake comes back.

Questions people ask

Who will win Connecticut Sun vs Atlanta Dream?

Our prediction for Connecticut Sun vs Atlanta Dream is Atlanta Dream to win, with a 89% chance. We project Connecticut Sun 78.8 and Atlanta Dream 92.4. Our best bet is Over 169.5 points at -110.

What is the projected score for Connecticut Sun vs Atlanta Dream?

We project Connecticut Sun 78.8 and Atlanta Dream 92.4, about 171.2 points in total.

How are Atlanta Dream playing?

Atlanta Dream have 14 wins and 6 losses in their last 20 games, with 1878 points scored and 1754 conceded. At home they have 7 wins and 5 losses from 12. Their last 5 results read W, L, W, W, W, newest first.

How are Connecticut Sun playing?

Connecticut Sun have 6 wins and 14 losses in their last 20 games, with 1569 points scored and 1779 conceded. Away from home they have 2 wins and 9 losses from 11. Their last 5 results read L, L, L, W, L, newest first.

What happened when Atlanta Dream and Connecticut Sun last met?

It ended Connecticut Sun 69, Atlanta Dream 104. In the last 2 meetings Atlanta Dream won 2 and Connecticut Sun won 0.

What is the best bet for Connecticut Sun vs Atlanta Dream?

Over 169.5 points at -110, with a 55% chance. That price pays about 4.2% more than our fair price.

Note: Answers change as prices move. We check every game again every 30 minutes.