The Dream’s offense appears to be heating up, just as the slumping Storm’s offense has been stuck in slow-down mode.
The Dream (12-11), who have won and covered in three of their past four home games, have been filling up the basket at a frenetic pace that has seen their offense soar to second in the league at 82.9 points per game.
The Storm (13-10), on the other hand, have struggled to get much production out of anyone aside from stars Sue Bird and Lauren Jackson. They have lost four of six overall, and clipped 75 points just twice in that span.
Seattle has failed to give bettors the cash in five straight games and this doesn’t look like a good spot to fade the trend.
Pick: Atlanta -3
Detroit Shock at Indiana Fever (-7, 149)
The defending champion Shock have struggled all season to recapture their winning ways. Beset by injuries and a coaching change, Detroit has improved since the All-Star break, but time is running out.
Saturday’s visit to Indiana could be a do-or-die game for Detroit. The Shock are sure to have motivation on their side in this one, even though the Fever (18-5) can safely conclude that it has the better team.
The Shock (9-12) have split their last two road games, with the losses coming by a total of nine points. The Fever return from winning two of a three-game road swing.
Detroit has improved its rebounding and offensive balance and it’s fair to believe it will not let this one get away without a fight.
Lady Luck 8/15
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