The Atlanta Dream and Minnesota Lynx lock horns for the second time on Wednesday night. When the teams first met on May 9, the Dream won 91-90 despite trailing the game by 19 points in the second quarter. Atlanta brought the intensity in the second behind a mammoth offensive effort from Allisha Gray, who had 16 of her 24 points in that period.
Meanwhile, Angel Reese and Naz Hilmon clamped down defensively. They combined for 17 points and 10 rebounds. Reese also got the game-winning block on Emese Hof, who had a golden opportunity under the rim to win it for Minnesota.
The Dream have a 4-1 record, while the Lynx, despite playing without Napheesa Collier, are 4-2 this season.
Atlanta Dream vs. Minnesota Lynx Prediction, Odds, Rosters and Injury Reports
Moneyline: Dream -152, Lynx +125
Spread: Dream -3 (-109), Lynx +3 (-112)
Total over/under: Dream o164.5 (-112), Lynx u164.5 (-110)
Atlanta Dream vs. Minnesota Lynx Preview
The Dream enter this matchup boasting the best defense in 2026 with a 98.3 rating. Angel Reese’s infusion into the lineup has been massive to their success on that end of the floor, bolstering them to a 4-1 record.
However, the Dream must address its offensive woes. They are 11th with a 103.7 rating. While being defense-first favors them, Atlanta will need to start hurting teams on the offensive end. It begins with their shooting splits, which are inefficient across the board. Atlanta ranks in the bottom five in field goal and bottom-four in 3-point and bottom-three in free throw shooting.
On the other hand, the Lynx have also approached the season with a defense-first mindset. They are third with a 100.4 rating. However, their offense is slightly better than the Dream’s with a 107.3 rating. tied for seventh.
Minnesota struggles at the free-throw line, but is third in field goal and seventh in 3-point shooting percentage. It should favor the Lynx in this contest, should they not suffer another unexpected collapse.
Atlanta Dream vs. Minnesota Lynx Rosters and Injury Reports
Dream roster and injury report
The Dream have ruled out Brionna Jones with a right knee injury. Here’s their roster for Wednesday night:
| Guards | Forwards | Centers |
| Allisha Gray | Naz Hillmon | Madina Okot |
| Jordin Canada | Angel Reese | |
| Rhyne Howard | Sika Kone | |
| Te-Hina Paopao | ||
| Aaliyah Nye | ||
| Indya Nivar | ||
| Isobel Borlase |
Lynx roster and injury report
The Lynx have ruled out Napheesa Collier (ankle), Emma Cechova (knee) and Dorka Juhasz (foot). Anastasiia Olairi Kusu is probable citing a concussion protocol.
| Guards | Forwards | Center |
| Kayla McBride | Natasha Howard | Emese Hof |
| Courtney Williams | Nia Coffey | |
| Maya Caldwell | Liatu King | |
| Olivia Miles | Antonia Delaere | |
| Eliska Hamzova | Anastasiia Olairi Kosu |
Atlanta Dream vs. Minnesota Lynx Prediction
The Dream are three-point favorites to take a 2-0 season series lead over the Lynx. They have the momentum with two straight wins and more talented team on paper. The Dream’s size caused issues for Minnesota in the last game and that could be a factor again.
