It’s an all-in year for the Atlanta Dream after adding Angel Reese to an impressive core, and they tip off the 2026 season against a Minnesota Lynx squad that knows a thing or two about racking up wins.
However, Minnesota enters this matchup without superstar Napheesa Collier, and my Dream vs. Lynx predictions expect Atlanta to pounce on this opportunity for an opening road victory.
Get the lowdown on this battle with my free WNBA picks and betting angles for Saturday, May 9.
Dream vs Lynx prediction
Dream vs Lynx best bet: Dream -4.5 (-110)
A visit to Target Center would be a daunting prospect for most teams, but the Atlanta Dream have everything they need to cover the spread in this spot.
The Dream were a league-best 13-7-1 ATS on the road last season, and there’s even more grit in the visitors’ lineup with Angel Reese anchoring the frontcourt.
Of course, the Minnesota Lynx’s 22-3 mark at home in 2025 deserves respect, but the hosts are vulnerable without Napheesa Collier. With a chance to prove its contender credentials, look for Atlanta to gradually grind down a stubborn Lynx squad.
COVERS INTEL:The Dream had an edge on the boards in both of their preseason games, and Reese’s arrival gives them a nightly double-digit rebounding threat.
Dream vs Lynx same-game parlay
If Atlanta is going to push the established WNBA contenders after a disappointing first-round playoff exit last season, Reese and Allisha Gray have to deliver at a consistent, All-Star level.
Gray is coming off a career-best year where she averaged 18.4 points per game and shot 38% from beyond the arc. I like her chances of getting loose on the perimeter tonight, especially without Collier looming around the rim.
Then there’s Reese, who delivered a double-double in each of her final six outings in 2025. Her knack for grabbing offensive rebounds will be a key for the Dream, and she can turn them into easy buckets for her own points tally.
Atlanta won its last two matchups against Minnesota last season, covering the spread on both occasions.
Dream vs Lynx SGP
- Dream moneyline
- Allisha Gray Over 17.5 points
- Angel Reese to record a double-double
Dream vs Lynx first basket scorer: Courtney Williams (+800)
With Collier sidelined, Courtney Williams’ scoring could be more critical for the Lynx than her playmaking. Rarely shy about looking for her shot, Williams averaged 13.6 ppg last season, and she’s a natural bailout option for the hosts when the shot clock runs down.
Given all that, these are nice odds for a veteran 37% career 3-point sniper who will be an even bigger part of the Minnesota offense alongside Kayla McBride and Natasha Howard.
While Atlanta has some imposing defenders in the paint, the visitors still have something to prove on the perimeter against top-tier bucket-getters.
- Best bet: 1-0, +0.87 units
- SGP: 0-1, -1.0 units
- First basket: 0-1, -1.0 units
Dream vs Lynx odds
- Spread: Dream -4.5 (-110) | Lynx +4.5 (-110)
- Moneyline: Dream -200 | Lynx +165
- Over/Under: Over 159 (-110) | Under 159 (-110)
Dream vs Lynx trend
The Dream finished the 2025 regular season with six straight wins and went 14-9 on the road. Find more WNBA betting trends.
How to watch Dream vs Lynx
| Location | Target Center, Minneapolis, MN |
| Date | Saturday, May 9, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 8:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | WPCH, Victory+ |
Dream vs Lynx latest injuries
Dream: Brionna Jones F (Out).
Lynx: Napheesa Collier F (Out), Dorka Juhasz F (Out).
Find our latest WNBA injury reports.
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