Dream vs Storm Prediction: Atlanta Seeks 7th Straight in Historic Vancouver Matchup
The Atlanta Dream and Seattle Storm face off Friday night in Vancouver, marking the first WNBA regular-season game played outside the United States. The neutral-site clash comes just two days after Atlanta’s 85-75 win in Seattle, extending the Dream’s season-best winning streak to six games.
Key Game Information
Category | Details |
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Sport | Basketball (WNBA) |
Teams | Atlanta Dream vs Seattle Storm |
Venue | Rogers Arena — Vancouver, BC |
Date/Time | Friday, August 15, 2025 — 10:00 PM ET |
Betting Odds | Dream -4.5, Storm +4.5, O/U 165.5 |
Atlanta Dream Can Win If…
The Dream have been dominant in August, winning six straight and overtaking New York for the top spot in the Eastern Conference. Rhyne Howard looked sharp in her second game back from a knee injury, scoring 25 points and burying three huge triples late in the third quarter on Wednesday.
With Allisha Gray (19.0 ppg) continuing to pace the offense and Howard back in rhythm, Atlanta’s perimeter shooting will be critical. Even without injured point guard Jordin Canada, the Dream’s ball movement and defensive pressure have been strong, holding opponents under 80 points in four of their last six games.
Seattle Storm Can Win If…
Seattle’s six-game losing streak has been painful, with five of those defeats coming by four points or fewer before Wednesday’s double-digit loss. Nneka Ogwumike has been the lone consistent force, scoring in double figures in 16 straight contests and averaging 18.2 points and 7.3 rebounds per game.
For Seattle to pull the upset, they must limit Atlanta’s transition opportunities and get additional scoring support from Skylar Diggins and Jewell Loyd. Avoiding late-game scoring droughts will be key, as momentum swings have cost them multiple winnable games in this skid.
Key WNBA Betting Trends
Trend Type | Atlanta Dream | Seattle Storm |
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Current Form | Won 6 straight | Lost 6 straight |
Home/Away Split | 9–6 on road | 9–8 at home* |
Points Per Game Rank | 4th (84.1) | 7th (82.2) |
Opponent PPG Rank | 5th (79.0) | 9th (82.8) |
Field Goal % Rank | 6th (.441) | 9th (.436) |
Rebounding Rank | 5th (35.9) | 4th (36.2) |
*Seattle listed as “home” but game is played in Vancouver (neutral site).
The Lean
Atlanta has momentum, star power, and recent head-to-head success, while Seattle’s confidence is shaken. On a neutral floor, the Dream’s offensive balance and defensive consistency give them the edge.
Pick: Dream -4.5
Projected Score: Dream 87, Storm 80
O/U Lean: Over 165.5 — both teams can push the pace, and Vancouver’s historic setting could fuel offense.
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