Four players score in double figures as Dream upset Fever for first win of 2025 season
The Atlanta Dream earned their first win of the 2025 season on Tuesday night, upsetting the Indiana Fever behind double-digit scoring efforts from Brittney Griner, Rhyne Howard, Brionna Jones, and Allisha Gray.
Tuesday’s win marked Atlanta’s second straight high-scoring game, after combining for 184 points in their season opener against Washington and 181 against Indiana.
Despite the victory, the Dream enter Thursday’s rematch at home as underdogs. The Fever, led by rookie sensation Caitlin Clark, nearly erased a double-digit deficit in the fourth quarter of Tuesday’s loss and remain a popular pick to contend for the WNBA title this season.
Atlanta, the No. 8 seed in last year’s playoffs, made major offseason moves by acquiring Griner and Jones and now hopes to take a big leap in 2025.
Here’s a full breakdown of the upcoming matchup, including odds, injury updates, player props, and a game prediction.
Fever vs. Dream Odds, Spread & Total
Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook
- Spread: Fever -3.5 (-110) | Dream +3.5 (-110)
- Moneyline: Fever -166 | Dream +140
- Total: 172.5 (Over -110 / Under -110)
How to Watch
- Date: Thursday, May 22
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Venue: State Farm Arena
- Broadcast: Prime Video
- Fever Record: 1-1
- Dream Record: 1-1
Injury Reports
- Fever: Sophie Cunningham – day-to-day (ankle)
- Dream: Jordin Canada – out
Top WNBA Prop Bets to Target
Indiana Fever: Caitlin Clark 10+ Assists (-142)
Clark has recorded 10 and 11 assists in her first two games of 2025 and is pushing for a season average near double digits. She averaged 10.0 assists per game over the final 20 games of her rookie campaign.
Atlanta ranks last in the WNBA in defensive rating and allowed 11 assists to Clark on Tuesday, making this a strong matchup for her to continue her playmaking surge.
Atlanta Dream: Brionna Jones OVER Points
Jones has posted 16 and 19 points in her first two games with Atlanta, taking 25 shots and logging over 32 minutes in each. With Griner commanding attention in the paint, Jones continues to thrive offensively and should remain a focal point in Thursday’s rematch.
Fever vs. Dream Prediction and Pick
Indiana’s sluggish third quarter on Tuesday — allowing 32 points — proved costly, but the team nearly completed a comeback with a dominant fourth. Despite the loss, the Fever outplayed Atlanta in several key areas: free throws, rebounding, and turnovers.
Atlanta’s defense remains a concern, ranking last in the league through two games. The Dream have allowed a combined 184 points and now face a high-octane Fever offense led by Clark. Indiana ranks in the top five in offensive rating and No. 4 in effective field goal percentage this season.
Indiana’s fast-paced style (2nd in WNBA in pace) also minimizes Griner’s defensive impact, as transition defense isn’t her strength.
The line has shifted slightly toward Atlanta, but that opens up value on Indiana’s moneyline. Given how close Tuesday’s game was — despite several statistical disadvantages for the Fever — Indiana is the better bet to bounce back.
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