Los Angeles Sparks at Atlanta Dream Picks and Prediction, Wednesday, September 3, 2025
In this Sparks at Dream prediction, the Sparks head East to take on the Eastern Conference-leading Dream in Atlanta on Wednesday night. The Sparks are clinging to playoff hopes, in 9th place in the WNBA standings. The Dream are two games up on the defending champion New York Liberty with just four games to play. Do you want more information on all the WNBA action? Read on for more in this Sparks/Dream prediction, and be sure to check out the free WNBA Predictions.
Atlanta closing in on Eastern Conference crown
The Atlanta Dream have catapulted into first place in the Eastern Conference standings, ahead of the defending WNBA champion New York Liberty. They are riding a two-game winning streak and have won four of five games, including a 93-76 win at Connecticut on Monday afternoon. The Dream were led by Rhyne Howard’s 23 points on 8-of-16 shooting. Naz Hillmon and Allisha Gray each chipped in with 17 points to help the Dream to victory.
The Dream are also tied with the Aces for the second-best record in the WNBA. They will earn the 2nd seed in the WNBA playoffs if they can sneak past the red-hot Aces. The Dream won the only meeting of the season against the Sparks, 88-82 in LA. Atlanta comes into this game ranked fifth in points per game in the WNBA. They are ranked just 7th in field goal shooting and 10th in 3-point shooting. On the defensive end, the Dream are third in points allowed per game. They are fifth in field goal defense and sixth in 3-point defense. The Dream are ranked second in scoring margin in the WNBA, first in rebounding margin, and seventh in turnover margin.
Key Injuries: No Injuries to Report
Sparks clinging to playoff hopes
The Los Angeles Sparks cling to playoff hopes at 18-20 with six games left in their season. The Sparks are just one game behind the 8th-place Golden State Valkyries, but can’t afford a poor close to the season. They arrive in Atlanta, losers of three of their last five games and just 5-5 in their last ten. That does include an 81-78 win over the visiting Washington Mystics on Sunday. The Sparks jumped out to a 22-11 lead after one quarter and held on despite losing each of the next three quarters. Dearica Hamby led the way with 20 points, and Kelsey Plum scored 14 of her 18 points in the fourth quarter to help the Sparks hang on for the win.
The margin for error for the Sparks is super slim now with six games remaining in the regular season. They will begin their quest to earn a playoff spot against a tough Atlanta team on the road on Wednesday. The Sparks are second in the WNBA in points per game this season. They are second in field goal shooting and 3rd in 3-point shooting. On the defensive end, the Sparks are just 12th in points allowed per game. They are 11th in field goal defense and 3-point defense. The team is ranked ninth in the league in scoring margin, ninth in rebounding margin, and second in turnover margin.
Key Injuries: F Rickea Jackson is a game-time decision.
Atlanta -6.5 (5 units)
This is a bad matchup for the Sparks on Wednesday night. The Dream are hot, winners of four of five games and seven of ten. They are third in the league in points allowed per game and fifth in field goal defense. The Sparks, while one of the best scoring teams in the league, struggle on the defensive end. They are just 12th in points allowed per game. The Dream should dominate on the glass as well, ranked first in the league in rebounding margin. Both teams come in hungry and need the win to strengthen their playoff positioning. The Dream, at home, with a record of 13-6, will take care of the Sparks in a critical spot.
Take Atlanta -6.5
Over (4 units)
The two teams combined for over 170 points in the first meeting, won by the Dream. Atlanta has scored 81 or more points in each of their last three games. The Sparks have given up 80 or more points in three of their last five games. The Sparks' best bet of winning this game will be to outscore the Dream, so this one should be a back-and-forth battle.
Take the over.
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