WNBA · August 13, 2026 · 7:00 PM ET
Atlanta Dream @ Connecticut Sun
Free LineCrush game report for Atlanta Dream @ Connecticut Sun on August 13, 2026, with matchup analysis and pick ideas generated for the daily slate. Reports can update as lineups, injuries, and odds develop, so confirm time-sensitive details before acting.
Matchup Analysis
Sun Frontcourt Health Looms Over Matchup
With Brittney Griner and Aaliyah Edwards both currently listed as out due to knee issues, Connecticut's frontcourt rotation could be significantly thinner by the time it hosts Atlanta.
SourceDream Guard Depth Can Pressure Young Sun Backcourt
Atlanta's backcourt depth with Jordin Canada, Rhyne Howard, Isobel Borlase and Indya Nivar gives the Dream multiple ball-handlers and point-of-attack defenders to test Connecticut's young guard rotation.
SourceYouthful Sun Forwards Face Physical Dream Front Line
Connecticut's energetic forwards Diamond Miller, Aneesah Morrow and Saniya Rivers will be challenged on the glass by Atlanta's physical front line of Angel Reese, Naz Hillmon and Brionna Jones in this matchup.
SourceBrionna Jones vs Olivia Nelson-Ododa in the Paint
Brionna Jones' strength as a low-post scorer and screener makes her matchup with Olivia Nelson-Ododa pivotal, with the winner likely dictating which team controls paint touches and foul pressure.
SourcePlaymaking Duel Between Lacan–Leger-Walker and Canada–Sherrod
Leïla Lacan and Charlisse Leger-Walker give Connecticut creative off-the-dribble playmaking and shooting, while Atlanta counters with aggressive downhill guards like Jordin Canada and Jaylyn Sherrod who can pick up full-court and attack the rim.
SourceVan Lith's Shooting Stretches Dream Perimeter Defense
Hailey Van Lith's perimeter shooting adds crucial spacing for the Sun, forcing Atlanta's wing defenders such as Aaliyah Nye and Shatori Walker-Kimbrough to navigate off-ball screens and stay attached beyond the arc.
SourcePick Ideas
Side: Back Atlanta Dream on the Road
Atlanta's strong recent form and overall record around 30-14 with a six-game winning streak suggest the Dream are better positioned than Connecticut to cover a modest road spread.
Total: Lean Under if Number Opens High
With Atlanta comfortable in half-court sets and Connecticut likely leaning on a younger, less proven scoring core up front, an under on an inflated total has value if bookmakers price in past offensive reputations rather than current roles.
Player Prop: Allisha Gray Points Over
Allisha Gray is averaging about 19 points in over 32 minutes per game this season, and her consistent usage as Atlanta's primary perimeter scorer makes her points-over prop attractive if the number opens in the mid-teens.
Player Prop: Hailey Van Lith Made Threes Over
Hailey Van Lith is hitting roughly 47 percent of her three-point attempts on a moderate volume, so a made-threes over prop is appealing as she should see extended minutes and catch-and-shoot chances against Atlanta's help-heavy defense.
Player Prop: Aneesah Morrow Rebounds Over
Aneesah Morrow is pulling down close to 10 rebounds per game and profiles as Connecticut's best glass cleaner, which makes her rebounds-over line enticing if Griner's absence boosts her minutes in the middle.
Player Prop: Brionna Jones Points Plus Rebounds Over
Brionna Jones' steady interior role as a finisher and rebounder for Atlanta should translate into strong counting stats against a Sun frontcourt that may be reshuffled, making a points-plus-rebounds over worth monitoring.
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