Wednesday's Best WNBA Bet
Connecticut Sun at Atlanta Dream (-5.5, 171.5)
The Dream had a four-game winning streak snapped by an 88-82 loss to the Chicago Sky last weekend. But for WNBA bettors, it was just another hit to their bankroll when betting Atlanta.
The Dream are just 1-4 against the spread in their last five games, dropping to 10-8 ATS on the season. Atlanta was dealt a tough blow in Saturday’s defeat, watching starting forward Sancho Lyttle leave the game with a concussion after getting hit by Sky forward Sylvia Fowles’ elbow.
"She hit three people tonight with those elbows," Dream coach Marynell Meadors told reporters of Fowles’ physical play. "I don't have anything good to say (about the officiating), so I'm not going to say anything at all."
Lyttle is not expected to play in Wednesday’s game against the Sun, leaving the Dream without a big piece of their frontcourt. Lyttle is averaging more than 14 points and 10 rebounds per game and will likely have her minutes given to 6-foot-7 center Alison Bales.
Pick: Connecticut
CONNECTICUT vs. ATLANTA
Connecticut is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Connecticut is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Atlanta is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Connecticut
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Connecticut