{"id":856618,"date":"2026-08-13T13:28:10","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T13:28:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/856618\/"},"modified":"2026-08-13T13:28:10","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T13:28:10","slug":"dream-vs-sun-prediction-odds-best-wnba-prop-bet-for-thursday-aug-13","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/856618\/","title":{"rendered":"Dream vs. Sun Prediction, Odds, Best WNBA Prop Bet for Thursday, Aug. 13"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Atlanta Dream remain in the mix for a top-three seed in the WNBA this season, and they are heavily favored on Thursday night in an Eastern Conference showdown with the Connecticut Sun.<\/p>\n

The Sun picked up their eighth win of the 2026 season in their last game, beating the Phoenix Mercury by three at home. CT has a 5-10 record at home this season, and it has thrived as an underdog, covering the spread in eight of 11 games.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Still, the Sun are facing a massive step up in class against Rhyne Howard, Angel Reese and Allisha Gray, as the Dream are eight games over .500 and have a top-five net rating in the 2026 season.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Dream beat the Sun by 16 points (in Atlanta) the first time these teams met in 2026, and they\u2019ll play one more time after Thursday\u2019s matchup.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a breakdown of this matchup, including the latest odds, a player prop and my prediction as the Dream look to build their case for a top seed ahead of the playoffs.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Dream vs. Sun Odds, Spread and Total<\/p>\n

Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook<\/a><\/p>\n

Spread<\/p>\n

Dream -9.5 (-115)Sun +9.5 (-105)<\/p>\n

Moneyline<\/p>\n

Total<\/p>\n

173.5 (Over -110\/Under -110)Dream vs. Sun How to WatchDate: Thursday, Aug. 13Time: 7:00 p.m. ESTVenue: Mohegan Sun ArenaHow to Watch (TV): NBC Sports Boston, Peachtree TV, Victory+ Sports Network, WNBA League PassDream record: 20-12Sun record: 8-23Dream vs. Sun Injury ReportsDream Injury ReportIndya Nivar — outTe-Hina Paopao — outSun Injury ReportBrittney Griner — questionableDream vs. Sun Best WNBA Prop BetsDream Best WNBA Prop BetRhyne Howard OVER 17.5 Points (-122)<\/p>\n

Howard has been on a heater over the last few weeks, scoring 19, 23, 19 and 22 points in her four games in August.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Now, the All-Star guard takes on a Sun team that isn\u2019t\u2019 terrible defensively (seventh in defensive rating) despite being one of the worst teams in the league. The only issue?\u00a0<\/p>\n

Connecticut allowed Howard to score 36 points back on June 2, letting the star guard knock down 8-for-19 shots from beyond the arc. CT is 11th in the WNBA in opponent 3-point percentage, so this is a favorable matchup for Howard, who averages 8.8 3-point attempts per game this season.\u00a0<\/p>\n

I\u2019ll bet on the former University of Kentucky star to keep her hot streak going on Thursday.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Dream vs. Sun Prediction and Pick<\/p>\n

The Dream are a much better team than the Sun, but they have not covered the spread when favored this season.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Atlanta is just 10-20 against the spread when favored, and it has covered in just five of 14 games as a road favorite.\u00a0<\/p>\n

So, this is a great spot for the Sun to at least hang around. CT is 8-3 against the spread as a home underdog, and it has a decent net rating at home (minus-4.1) for a team that is well under .500. For comparison, the Dream have a plus-1.7 net rating on the road in the 2026 season.\u00a0<\/p>\n

So, there\u2019s a world where the Dream win this game pretty easily, but CT is able to keep it within 10 points.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Over their last 15 games, the Sun have either won or kept the matchup within 10 points 12 times. So, this spread may be a little lofty for an Atlanta team that keeps on winning without covering the number.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Pick: Sun +9.5 (-105 at DraftKings)<\/a><\/p>\n

Odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.<\/p>\n

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Find Peter Dewey’s\u00a0WNBA betting record here<\/a>\u00a0(futures included). You can also follow my daily plays on \u00a0BetStamp here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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