- The Atlanta Dream notched their first postseason berth since 2018 last year.
- Atlanta is -225 to return to the WNBA Playoffs in 2024.
The Atlanta Dream are coming off their first postseason berth since 2018, losing 2-0 to the Dallas Wings in the first round.
This past offseason, the Dream put themselves in a position to take the next step by trading for point guard Jordin Canada while taking some chances on some long-term prospects in the draft.
As a result, the odds at the online sportsbook expect the Dream to remain in the mix in 2024 and beyond.
Dream Futures Odds
Win total: 18.5
To make playoffs: -225
To miss playoffs: +180
Championship odds: +6000
The Dream went 19-21 last year, tied for the third-most wins in franchise history dating back to 2008.
Atlanta’s win total sits at 18.5 this season, with bettors getting +120 value on the over and a -145 price tag on the under.
Dream 2024 Betting Prediction
Prediction: To Make Playoffs (-200)
Note: This line has moved since the bet was made in early May.
Like my Minnesota Lynx team preview, I don’t see any value in the win total.
I’d rather pay the juice on this team to make the playoffs, though I wouldn’t pay more than -200 on any fringe squads to reach the postseason.
There is much to like about the Dream’s overall outlook. And perhaps it all clicks as soon as this season.
Canada is a difference-maker at point guard, a position Atlanta struggled at last year. The Dream didn’t have anyone who could initiate offensive sets like Canada.
That should bring the most out of former No. 1 overall pick Rhyne Howard. The third-year wing has averaged 16.9 points and 4.9 rebounds per game.
I’m still worried that this team is too young to contend with a top-heavy league in 2024.
But Atlanta can certainly notch consecutive postseason berths for the first time since 2014.
2023 WNBA Standings
| Team | W | L | W/L% | GB |
| New York Liberty* | 32 | 8 | 0.8 | — |
| Minnesota Lynx* | 30 | 10 | 0.75 | 2 |
| Connecticut Sun* | 28 | 12 | 0.7 | 4 |
| Las Vegas Aces* | 27 | 13 | 0.675 | 5 |
| Seattle Storm* | 25 | 15 | 0.625 | 7 |
| Indiana Fever* | 20 | 20 | 0.5 | 12 |
| Phoenix Mercury* | 19 | 21 | 0.475 | 13 |
| Atlanta Dream* | 15 | 25 | 0.375 | 17 |
| Washington Mystics | 14 | 26 | 0.35 | 18 |
| Chicago Sky | 13 | 27 | 0.325 | 19 |
| Dallas Wings | 9 | 31 | 0.225 | 23 |
| Los Angeles Sparks | 8 | 32 | 0.2 | 24 |
Dream Season-by-Season Records
| Year | Record | Playoffs Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 19-21 | Lost First Round |
| 2022 | 14-22 | Missed Playoffs |
| 2021 | 8-24 | Missed Playoffs |
| 2020 | 7-15 | Missed Playoffs |
| 2019 | 8-26 | Missed Playoffs |
| 2018 | 23-11 | Lost Semis |
| 2017 | 12-22 | Missed Playoffs |
| 2016 | 17-17 | Lost Second Round |
| 2015 | 15-19 | Missed Playoffs |
| 2014 | 19-15 | Lost Eastern Conference Finals |
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