The Atlanta Dream head to Climate Pledge Arena on Wednesday night to face the Seattle Storm in a matchup between two teams looking to solidify their playoff positioning. Oddsmakers have Atlanta as a narrow 1.5-point favorite, but Seattle’s home-court advantage and balanced roster make this a difficult road test for the Dream. Atlanta will lean on its high-scoring backcourt to dictate the pace, while Seattle will try to control the boards and take advantage of their depth in the frontcourt.
Position-by-Position Breakdown
Point Guard – Rhyne Howard often initiates the Dream’s offense despite her size and position flexibility, using her ability to create mismatches on the perimeter. Seattle counters with Skylar Diggins-Smith, whose experience and craft give the Storm a reliable floor leader capable of both scoring and facilitating.
Shooting Guard – Allisha Gray provides Atlanta with a scoring punch and strong perimeter defense. Jewell Loyd will be her primary counterpart, and the Storm star remains one of the league’s most consistent offensive threats, capable of taking over games with her shot-making.
Small Forward – Haley Jones offers Atlanta versatility and playmaking from the wing, but she’ll face Gabby Williams, whose defensive instincts and athleticism allow Seattle to switch effectively across multiple positions.
Power Forward – Naz Hillmon gives the Dream energy and rebounding in the frontcourt, but Seattle’s Ezi Magbegor brings an elite combination of shot-blocking, length, and offensive efficiency that could tilt this matchup in the Storm’s favor.
Center – Cheyenne Parker anchors Atlanta’s paint presence and is a reliable scorer around the rim. Mercedes Russell will handle the defensive assignment for Seattle, looking to keep Parker off the glass and out of the low post.
Game Outlook
The Dream will need to push the pace and create open looks early in the shot clock to maximize their offensive efficiency, while the Storm will aim to slow things down and execute in the half-court, taking advantage of their size and depth. The battle between Jewell Loyd and Allisha Gray could decide the perimeter game, while rebounding will be critical in determining which team controls tempo.
Best Bets
- Seattle Storm +1.5 – Seattle’s ability to dictate pace and play solid team defense at home gives them strong upset potential.
- Under 160.5 Total Points – Expect a defensive grind with both teams focusing on half-court execution.
- Jewell Loyd Over Points – Loyd’s scoring load will be heavy, and she has the matchup to deliver a strong offensive night.
Final Score Prediction
Seattle Storm 78 – Atlanta Dream 74
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