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WNBA

Atlanta DreamAtlanta DreamvsSeattle StormSeattle Storm

Kick-off: Friday, 31 July 2026 at 23:30Venue: Gateway Center Arena

Prediction

Medium confidence
76.4%23.6%
Atlanta DreamSeattle Storm
Expected Score
97 - 88
Expected goals
96.7 : 88.4

Match Analysis

Dream Dominant at Home Against Struggling Storm

Overview

The Atlanta Dream host the Seattle Storm in a WNBA matchup that pits the league's strongest home team against one of its weakest road sides. Atlanta has won 70% of their last 20 home games, while Seattle has lost 17 of their last 20 away fixtures. The model gives the Dream a 76.4% win probability, projecting a 97-88 victory. Both teams enter on short rest, but the form gap is stark.

Home Side Form

Atlanta Dream are on a strong run, winning four of their last five games. Over that stretch they averaged 88.2 points scored and 82.8 conceded. Their home record over the past 20 games is 14 wins and 6 losses, with an average margin of +7.95 points. The Dream's recent form includes a win over this same Seattle side just three weeks ago.

Away Side Form

Seattle Storm have lost five straight games, with an average of 94 points scored but 100.2 conceded in that span. Their road record over the last 20 games is a dismal 3 wins and 17 losses, averaging 79.3 points scored and 88.25 conceded. The Storm have not shown signs of reversing their slide away from home.

Head-to-Head Record

The all-time series between Atlanta and Seattle is perfectly balanced at 3 wins each from six meetings. Total points average 170 per game, with no meeting finishing below 167. In the most recent clash on July 10, 2026, Atlanta won 89-78 at home, while Seattle took the prior meeting 105-90 on their home court. The sample size is small, making recent form a better guide.

Home & Away Splits

Atlanta's home advantage is one of the strongest in the league, with a 70% win rate and an average scoring output of 91.05 points per game. Seattle, conversely, struggle mightily on the road, scoring just 79.3 per game and conceding 88.25. The Dream's home scoring is nearly 12 points higher than the Storm's road scoring, a gap the model reflects in its projected margin.

Key Factors

Both teams are playing on short rest — Atlanta with one day since their last game and Seattle with two days. However, Atlanta's recent momentum and home comfort outweigh the scheduling concerns. Seattle's road form is the standout factor: a 15% win rate over the last 20 away games is among the worst in the league. The model's medium confidence suggests the data supports a clear favorite but allows for some uncertainty.

What the Model Says

The normal-distribution margin model assigns Atlanta a 76.4% win probability, with a projected score of 97-88 and an expected margin of 8.3 points. The most likely outcome is an Atlanta Dream victory. While Seattle has a 23.6% chance, the combination of home form, recent results, and head-to-head history at this venue points strongly toward the hosts.

Verdict

The data overwhelmingly favors Atlanta. Their home record, Seattle's road struggles, and recent form all align. The Storm will need a dramatic improvement in their away performance to overturn the model's projection. If Atlanta's defense can contain Seattle's scoring, the Dream should secure a comfortable win. The key risk is Seattle's ability to score in bursts, but their recent losses suggest consistency is lacking.

Last updated: 2026-07-30 01:59:31

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Seattle StormSeattle Storm
No top-flight data (newly promoted)
League Standing
No top-flight data (newly promoted)
Attack
Defence
Efficiency
14-0-6
Home · 70%
Home / Away Record
3-0-17
Away · 15%
WWWWL
Recent Form
LLLLL

Head to Head

Atlanta Dream 3Draw 03 Seattle Storm
  • 2026-07-1089 - 78Home
  • 2026-06-2890 - 105Away
  • 2025-08-1678 - 80Home
  • 2025-08-1485 - 75Away
  • 2025-07-0379 - 80Home

Notes & Limitations

  • Based on 2025 season data
  • One or both sides lack top-flight history. Figures are adjusted from lower-division data and carry reduced confidence.
  • This analysis does not account for injuries, suspensions or confirmed line-ups.