Sun vs. Dream Odds & Betting Predictions - May 25, 2025

This is a great bounce-back spot for Tina Charles, whose minutes and role were suppressed last game due to Minnesota’s five-out offensive style. She only played 12 first-half minutes before logging an extended second-half stretch, largely because the Lynx game plan forced her into a mismatch. That won't be the case here. Atlanta runs a double-big lineup, which means Charles and Nelson-Ododa will each have clear frontcourt matchups. What helps is that both Brionna Jones and Brittney Griner are players the Dream are willing to sag off and let shoot���especially Brionna. That opens the door for more interior rebounding chances. It’s also the Dream’s third game in four days, on the second leg of a back-to-back, so legs could be tired. That usually leads to more missed shots and more rebounding opportunities. Charles had a 17-rebound performance vs. Griner last season—partly due to Phoenix daring her to shoot and playing off her, but also because of effort. And there's a personal angle here too. Tina didn’t feel she was respected in her time with Atlanta. She was often benched without clear reason and could be looking to send a message. In games where she’s seen similar minutes to her first three outings this season, she averaged 9.9 rebounds and went over this line in 12 of 18 games. For context: Boston had 10 and 7 boards in just 23 minutes vs. Atlanta. Hines-Allen grabbed 6 in 13 minutes. McCowan had 6 in 24 minutes. There’s opportunity on the glass here.