Dream vs Fever Preview, Prediction, Injuries, Lineups, Odds, & Where to Watch - WNBA 2025 Regular Season (May 22)

After a narrow one-point loss against Atlanta in their first regular season game, the Fever will once again play the Dream on May 22 on road. Both teams now hold a 1-1 record in the league and will be looking to go one up against another in their upcoming matchup at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta.

For Indiana, losing at home while being the most highly televised basketball team within the NBA and WNBA is a matter of concern. Hence, clinching a road win is the need of the hour for Caitlin Clark and co. In this article, we will be discussing the preview, predictions, betting odds, and everything you need to know ahead of the Dream vs Fever's second regular season matchup.

Dream vs Fever Match Preview

Dream and Fever played their first regular season game this year on May 20, with Indiana falling short of a win just by a point. With the final score line coming down to 91-90, Atlanta Dream led by Brittney Griner were able to lock down the Fever from scoring.

The Fever trailed by 11 points at the start of the fourth quarter but went on a heater with an 11-4 run, thanks to two triples by Caitlin Clark and one by Lexie Hull. Furthermore, the Fever once again went on a 12-2 run, with Kelsey Mitchell scoring the game-tying layup to level the score with 1:04 remaining.

Fever's Aliyah Boston missed one free throw as the Fever stood 90-89 on the scoreboard. Dream's Rhyne Howard, however, was fouled by Mitchell with 9.1 seconds on the clock. However, Natasha Howard's missed buzzer beater was the one that determined the match. Atlanta won by a point, thus handing Fever their first home loss of the season.

Dream vs Fever Injury Report

Injuries can always come up as a matter of grave concern for any team, ahead of an anticipated matchup. In this section, we list out the key players who are currently on the injury report of Dream and Fever. Do note that this report can update further, based on the availability of these players changing just before the tip off.

Dream Injury Report

The following players are listed on the Dream's injury report:

• Jordin Canada (OUT): Jordin Canada has been diagnosed with a right knee injury and is to remain out for two more weeks, following re-evaluation.

Fever Injury Report

• Sophie Cunningham (OUT): Sophie Cunningham's status still shows that she is ruled out since the game on May 20. However, this is subject to change right before the tipoff.

Predicted Lineups

The predicted lineups for the upcoming Dream vs Fever matchup might look like this:

Dream Predicted Lineup

Atlanta Dream's predicted lineup may look somewhat like this:

Fever Predicted Lineup

Indiana Fever's predicted lineup may look somewhat this way:

Dream vs Fever Players To Watch

The first matchup between the Dream and Fever this year gave us a number of quality players to watch out for in both teams. Of course, Caitlin Clark has been the number one attraction for this matchup all throughout. Clark has been living up to all the hype surrounding her, even exceeding expectations. Nevertheless, here are some of the players you should watch out for ahead of the second matchup.

Brittney Griner (Atlanta Dream)

Tailing 21 points, 8 rebounds, and two assists in the first matchup, Brittney Griner led the way for the Dream in their win against the Fever. The WNBA even announced Griner to be the top performer for the Dream's 1-point win over Indiana. Expect Brittney Griner to put up similar numbers in the next matchup as well as it returns home to Atlanta for Griner and co.

Griner has always been a leader on the court in terms of dictating offenses and catching boards. She has always been a defensive standout as well, which was evident in her locking down the Fever's offense. Hence, expecting the same performance from her in the next game is no anomaly, as Griner is a player who always performs at the big stage.

Caitlin Clark (Indiana Fever)

In the previous matchup, Caitlin Clark was still exceptional, despite the Fever taking their first hit of the season. Clark posted 27 points, 11 assists, and 5 rebounds, creating a WNBA record as player with most number of games scoring 25 points and 10 assists. Besides this, Clark was 9/20 shooting from the field and 5/11 from the deep, thus providing with her scoring prowess. Expect her to keep the same form for the next game as well and alongside Aliyah Boston, surely Clark and her teammates can squeeze out a road win at Atlanta.

Where to Watch Dream vs Fever

If you are wondering where to watch the Dream vs Fever matchup on May 22, we have got you covered. Below you can find the details of where to watch Dream vs Fever on your TV and streaming devices:

Date and Time: May 22, 7:30 PM ET

Venue: State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA

Local Broadcast: PeachtreeTV, WTHR Channel 13 (Atlanta)

Stream: WNBA League Pass, Prime Video

Dream vs Fever Prediction: Who Will Win?

The previous matchup between the Dream and the Fever resulted in a narrow one-point win for Atlanta. The match remained a close tie all throughout, with the Fever leading in fast-breaks whenever Dream was leading the score line. However, what the Fever could not utilize was their clutch shooting ability, with Natasha Howard missing the buzzer beater which could have granted Indiana a home win.

It was Rhyne Howard's late free-throw which sealed the deal for Atlanta to clinch this matchup. However, now this matchup comes home to Atlanta, who went 8-12 at home and 7-13 in the Eastern Conference last season. Dream averaged 13.8 points off of turnovers, 11.3 second chance points and 17.0 bench points last season.

Similarly, last season the Fever went 11-9 in the Eastern Conference and 20-20 overall in the league. Adding further, the Fever shot 45.6% from the field and 35.6% from the deep last season. However, it wouldn't be wise to write out the Fever, just so yet. Although last season the Fever had a 8-12 record on road, it is quite possible they can clinch a win, combining their scoring prowess and with Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark's duo putting lethal screens. Expect the Fever to squeeze out a win, this time by at least 5 points.

Prediction

Our Prediction: Fever 95-90 Dream

Fever Wins by 5 points

Dream vs Fever Betting Odds

The following are the betting odds for the upcoming Dream vs Fever matchup:

Odds: Fever by 5.5

Over/Under: Over 180.5

Money line: Fever -100 | Dream +150