Dream vs Fever predictions
Looking at the Atlanta Dream heading into this matchup, all eyes are on Allisha Gray after her explosive 25-point game to open the season. She’s the heartbeat of Atlanta’s offense right now, and you can bet she’ll be aggressive again, attacking the basket and drawing fouls. Her playmaking also deserves a nod—don’t be surprised if she dishes out 6 or 7 assists, creating opportunities for teammates like Brionna Jones. Speaking of Jones, her presence on the boards is going to be crucial. With a double-digit rebounding performance already under her belt, she’ll look to control the glass against Indiana’s front line, making second-chance points a real possibility for Atlanta.
Shifting the spotlight to the Indiana Fever, Caitlin Clark has wasted no time turning heads in the WNBA with her 20-point, 10-assist debut. She’s likely to stay in attack mode, using her quick release and court vision to keep Atlanta’s defense on its heels. Clark’s chemistry with Aliyah Boston could be the X-factor—Boston’s 13 rebounds last time out show she’s ready to battle in the paint. If Boston keeps cleaning up missed shots and gets some easy put-backs, the Fever could build momentum quickly, especially with Clark facilitating the offense at such a high level.
With Indiana playing at Gainbridge Fieldhouse and showing real poise in their season opener, it feels like the Fever have the edge. Atlanta’s got star power and won’t make it easy, but Indiana’s blend of youthful energy and solid teamwork might just be too much at home. If Clark stays hot and Boston keeps owning the boards, the Fever should be in a strong position to notch their second win and keep the good times rolling in Indianapolis.
