No "well folks" required here, we're rolling up our sleeves and diving right into the deep end with this matchup: Atlanta Dream at New York Liberty. The Dream have put together a decent ensemble of players—they're not exactly sinking in their sleep. Tina Charles, Rhyne Howard, and Allisha Gray have been putting impressive numbers on the board, holding an anchor in the sweeping tide of games.
But don't book that celebratory crab dinner yet, because on the flip side of the coin or court or whichever analogy you prefer, we've got the New York Liberty. Breanna Stewart, practically redefining the term "stat sheet stuffer," and she's got reliable backup from Sabrina Ionescu and Jonquel Jones.
And you know what they say, history tends to repeat itself. So, this past data, like a preachy grandmother, tells us to remember the good old days of the recent matchups between these two teams, which seem to show New York Liberty running away with most of the wins. Kind of like that cocky cousin at family reunions who always wins the potato sack race.
With regular season records looking at a dismal and gloomy 14-25 for Atlanta Dream while New York Liberty are lounging confidently at a comfortable 32-7, things aren't looking too sunny for our friends from the Dream. Recent results might sprinkle some hope in the direction of Atlanta Dream, but as we all know, sprinkles on an unsavory dessert doesn't really make it any more palatable.
And sometimes in life, position matters, doesn't it? Atlanta Dream find themselves parked at number 8, while New York Liberty are busy enjoying the view from top of Western Conference. Quite the contrast.
So, putting on my spoilsport hat and crumpling the Dream's magic beans, I'm placing my chips, not to mention my wit and charm, firmly on the side of New York Liberty.
Albert’s Prediction: New York Liberty by 13