WNBA: Seattle Storm vs Atlanta Dream Preview, Odds and Predictions (July 9)
- The Storm have struggled on the road with a 2-9 record so far.
- The Dream are solid at home with a 6-3 record to show for it.
- Seattle is last in the West standings, while Atlanta is second in the East.
The 2026 WNBA season is halfway through as a matchup between the Seattle Storm takes on the Atlanta Dream on Thursday night. The latter stands out as the solid favorite, paving the way for an intriguing matchup where both teams need winning momentum.
How to Watch
- When: Thursday, July 9, 8 pm ET
- Where: Gateway Center, Atlanta, Georgia
- How to Watch: Prime
WNBA Matchup Odds & Lines
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEA Storm | -108 | +11 | O168.5 |
| ATL Dream | -112 | -11 | U168.5 |
Game Preview
The Storm (6-17) have been through multiple rough stretches in the first half of the season, having the second-worst record in the entire league. It has been more unpleasant away from home, losing nine of their first 11 road games. Dominique Malonga has been averaging 15.9 points and 7.4 rebounds per game, while Natisha Hiedeman comes next with 15.4 points and 4.5 assists per contest. Flau’jae Johnson has also shown promise with 12.7 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.7 assists as a rookie.
The Dream (12-9) have one of the best records in the East but are going through a brutal losing streak. They have lost five consecutive contests, falling down the league rankings with the latest dip in form. Rhyne Howard leads the attack with 18.9 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 2.5 steals per game. Allisha Gray follows suit with 18.5 points and 3.2 rebounds, while Angel Reese produces 14.9 points and 11.8 rebounds per contest.
Storm vs Dream Predictions
The Dream stand out as the firm favorite for this matchup. Seattle has talent on the offensive side of the ball but have been vulnerable with their defense faltering. Atlanta seeks to end its five-game losing streak, something they can end by taking down the Storm. Our betting pick here is for the Dream to defend an 11-point spread.
- Free NBA pick: Atlanta Dream -11
