The Minnesota Lynx will visit the Atlanta Dream on Thursday night at Gateway Center Arena in College Park. This game could be a WNBA Finals preview as both teams are in the top three in the WNBA standings and look like title contenders. Before these elite teams meet in the ATL, continue reading to get my Lynx vs Dream prediction.
Our Lynx vs Dream Pick
- Pick: Dream Moneyline
- Confidence: ★★★★☆
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Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Minnesota Lynx @ Atlanta Dream
- Date & Time: Thursday, August 21, 2025, 7:30 PM ET
- Venue: Gateway Center Arena, College Park, GA
- Broadcast: WNBA League Pass
Lynx vs Dream Odds
| Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Lynx −1.5 | Lynx −125, Dream +105 | 159.5 |
Key Storylines
- We could see the return of Napheesa Collier for the Lynx in this game. She has missed some time due to an ankle injury and her return in this game would be huge for the top team in the W.
- The Dream are in third place in the league standings coming into this matchup. They lost their last game on the road by two points to the Las Vegas Aces and they will look to bounce back with playoff seeding on the line.
- Minnesota will be glad not to have to deal with the New York Liberty in this game. The Lynx played the Liberty three times in a row and went 2-1 in those games. This game is a challenge but it isn’t a challenge against the defending champions.
Head-to-Head & Betting Trends
These teams have split their season series against each other this year. The road teams have gone 2-0 in their two previous matchups this season. Minnesota won by four points in Atlanta and Atlanta won by the same margin in Minnesota in the rematch. This is the final regular season meeting between these teams this year and the winner will secure the season series.
Best Player Props to Watch
| Player | Prop | Analysis |
|---|---|---|
| Courtney Williams | Over 14.5 points | Williams has been leading the charge for the Lynx in Collier’s absence and will be important to her team’s success here. |
| Allisha Gray | Over 15.5 points | Gray has been one of the offensive focal points for the Dream and will have to score for her team to win this huge game. |
Advanced Metrics & Trends
- The Lynx rank first in the WNBA in offensive and defensive rating for the year.
- Atlanta is second in the league in offensive and defensive rating.
- Both teams play at very slow paces. They are in the bottom four in pace and the slow tempo could help this game stay under the total.
Lynx vs Dream Model Projection
Score Projection: Minnesota Lynx 88 – Atlanta Dream 90
Win Probability: Minnesota Lynx 49%, Atlanta Dream 51%
Final Thoughts
If the previous games between these teams are any indication, I think we could be in for a memorable game between the Lynx and Dream. These might be the two best teams in the WNBA and the winner of this game would be making a huge statement before the playoffs. As for who that team is going to be, I would say the Dream, though bettors may want to wait until they know Napheesa Collier’s status.
