\u2014 espnW (@espnW) October 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Even with the Gray injury, Atlanta remains a favorite in Game 2 against Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu, Jonquel Jones and the 2024 WNBA champion Liberty. New York upset the No. 1-seeded Lynx in the first round of the playoffs, and it\u2019s looking to snap a three-game skid against the Dream (dating back to the regular season) on Wednesday night.\u00a0<\/p>\n The Liberty were up and down in the regular season, but they have two former league MVPs on their roster and certainly know what it takes to win in the playoffs. With the Dream short-handed in Game 2, New York has a real chance to pull off the upset, and the spread has moved two points in this game compared to where it was in Game 1.\u00a0<\/p>\n Let\u2019s check out the latest odds, a player prop to bet and my prediction for this semifinal matchup.\u00a0<\/p>\n Liberty vs. Dream Odds, Spread and Total<\/p>\n Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook<\/a><\/p>\n Spread<\/p>\n Liberty +1.5 (-110)Dream -1.5 (-110)<\/p>\n Moneyline<\/p>\n Total<\/p>\n 170.5 (Over -105\/Under -115)Liberty vs. Dream How to WatchDate: Wednesday, Oct. 7Time: 7:30 p.m. ESTVenue: State Farm ArenaHow to Watch (TV): ESPNSeries: Atlanta leads 1-0Liberty vs. Dream Injury ReportsLiberty Injury ReportDream Injury ReportAllisha Gray — outBrionna Jones — out With Gray out, Rhyne Howard is going to be asked to handle a bigger workload on offense for the Dream.\u00a0<\/p>\n The playoffs have been up and down for the star guard, as she\u2019s shooting just 34.8 percent from the field and 27.8 percent from 3, going 5-for-20 from the field in Game 1 of this series. Still, Howard is one of the best shooters in the W, which should benefit her against a Liberty team that was 11th in the WNBA in opponent 3s made per game in the regular season.<\/p>\n Howard had a five 3-pointer game against New York in the regular season, and she averaged 3.1 made 3s on 8.8 attempts per game. She\u2019s worth a look in Game 2 with the Dream likely needing more from her, Angel Reese and Jordin Canada (the star of Game 1) on offense.\u00a0<\/p>\n Liberty vs. Dream Prediction and Pick<\/p>\n Earlier today, I shared in my WNBA Best Bets column \u2013 Peter\u2019s Points<\/a> \u2013 why I\u2019m taking New York to cover in Game 2:\u00a0<\/p>\n New York may have lost Game 1, but it did upset the Lynx in back-to-back games in the first round, including once on the road.\u00a0<\/p>\n The Liberty have a ton of playoff experience on their roster, and I think the loss of Gray is pretty big for the Dream. The All-Star wing averaged 19.0 points per game this season, so replacing that production won\u2019t be easy against a Liberty team that had an average defense (seventh in defensive rating) and a top-six offense during the regular season.\u00a0<\/p>\n New York was 1-1 against Atlanta in the regular season when Breanna Stewart suited up against the Dream, and it\u2019s not a typical No. 8 seed since it entered 2026 as one of the top contenders to win the Finals.\u00a0<\/p>\n The Dream did win both of their games without Gray this season, but they were both against a non-playoff team in the Los Angeles Sparks.\u00a0<\/p>\n After Atlanta needed a 25-point game from guard Jordin Canada to take Game 1, I think it will struggle to produce enough offense on Wednesday night.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Pick: Liberty +1.5 (-110 at DraftKings)<\/a><\/p>\n Odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.<\/p>\n If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-GAMBLER.<\/p>\n 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 Claim the latest DraftKings promo code<\/a> offer today. Sign up and get $150 in bonus bets instantly when you make your first $5 bet.<\/a><\/p>\n
Liberty vs. Dream Best WNBA Prop BetDream Best WNBA Prop BetRhyne Howard 3+ 3-Pointers Made (-179)<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/assets.minutemediacdn.com\/platform\/google_discover_icon.svg\"){kind=icon}
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