The Toronto Tempo close a long road trip in College Park on Monday night, and the market wants no part of the expansion side. Atlanta opened as an 11.5-point favorite and has been bet up to 13 against a Tempo team that has dropped eight in a row. The total climbed too, from 183.5 to 187. The Dream are the clear side on paper, yet the betting value in a game like this rarely lives with the chalk.
Last Updated: Monday, August 10, 2026
Toronto Tempo vs. Atlanta Dream — Time & How to Watch
| Where | Gateway Center Arena, College Park, GA |
| When | Monday, August 10 – 8:00 PM ET |
| TV | Peacock, NBC Sports Network |
Toronto Tempo vs. Atlanta Dream Betting Preview
Atlanta enters at 19-12 and has won seven of its last 10 games. The Dream have scored 92.3 points per game across that stretch while allowing 89.5, a profile that fits a team comfortable in track meets. Allisha Gray has averaged 20.3 points over the last 10, and point guard Jordin Canada is running the offense at 11.3 points and 7.5 assists per night. Reserve guard Te-Hina Paopao remains out with a leg injury, but the core rotation is intact, as detailed in our recent Atlanta Dream coverage.
Toronto arrives at 10-21 and in free fall. The Tempo are losers of eight straight and just 1-9 over their last 10, averaging 83.3 points while surrendering 98.7. The expansion side is also without guard Brittney Sykes, who has been out with a foot injury since late July. Marina Mabrey has carried the scoring load at 17.4 points on 41.2 percent shooting over the last 10, and she dropped 26 in the most recent meeting. Julie Allemand keeps the offense moving at 5.9 assists per game.
The season series belongs entirely to Atlanta, which has won all three meetings, most recently a 111-92 result on July 17 in which Naz Hillmon poured in 24. Even so, the pattern underneath those scores points in a different direction than the lopsided record suggests.
Toronto Tempo vs. Atlanta Dream Odds
| Spread | Moneyline | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tempo | +13 (-115) | +500 | U 187 (-110) |
| Dream | -13 (-105) | -750 | O 187 (-110) |
Odds accurate as of Monday, August 10, 2026 via TheSpread.com. Odds change, get the latest WNBA Odds – Futures – Props
Toronto Tempo vs. Atlanta Dream — Who Is the Public Betting?
| Tempo | 74% | 26% | Dream |
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Tempo vs. Dream Prediction — Is 13 Points Too Many to Lay?
A 13-point spread is a heavy number in a league where double-digit favorites are far from automatic, and Atlanta’s own results argue against laying it. The Dream sit just 11-20 against the spread on the season and a woeful 2-8 ATS over their last 10 games. They win, but they rarely win by as much as the market asks. Toronto has been sturdier against the number than the standings imply, covering two of the three head-to-head meetings even while losing all three.
The line movement is the strongest argument for the other side. Atlanta was bet from -11.5 up to -13 even though the public is pounding Toronto, with 74 percent of spread tickets on the Tempo. When the money moves toward the favorite while the tickets pile on the dog, it usually signals sharper backing on the chalk. The July 17 meeting also finished 111-92, a 19-point Atlanta win that sailed past this number.
Still, chasing a blowout at -13 with a favorite that cannot cover is a tough ask. A short-handed Toronto team desperate to end its skid, catching nearly two touchdowns, is the more disciplined position. The Tempo have kept these meetings closer than the final margins suggest, and the points offer real insurance.
The Pick: Toronto +13 (-115)
Tempo vs. Dream Prediction — Will Both Offenses Push the Total?
The total tells a cleaner story than the spread. Every one of the three meetings between these teams this season has finished over the number, and the market has noticed, nudging this total from 183.5 up to 187. Both sides are trending the same way lately. Atlanta has gone over in six of its last 10, Toronto in seven of its last 10, and the Dream’s up-tempo, 92-point pace at home invites points. Toronto’s defense, allowing nearly 99 per game over its last 10, does little to slow anyone down.
The counterpoint is a potential blowout. If Atlanta races out to a big lead, a running clock and bench minutes can drain scoring in the fourth quarter, and Toronto’s modest 83.3-point average without Sykes may not hold up its end. Even accounting for that risk, the shared trends and the leaky Tempo defense favor a game that keeps scoring.
The Pick: Over 187 (-110)
Final Thoughts and Bonus Angle
This is a spot where the record and the betting angles pull in opposite directions. Atlanta is the better team and deserves to be favored at home, especially with Toronto reeling and short-handed. The question is not whether the Dream win, but by how much, and their 11-20 ATS mark says the market keeps overpricing them.
The moneyline offers little here. Atlanta at -750 forces a bettor to risk far too much for the return, and Toronto at +500 is a lottery ticket on a team that has not won in eight tries. The cleaner routes are the two plays above. To recap, our best bets are Toronto +13 (-115) and Over 187 (-110).
WNBA Tempo vs. Dream FAQ: Monday August 10, 2026
What time does the Tempo vs. Dream game start?
The Toronto Tempo and Atlanta Dream tip off at 8:00 PM ET on Monday, August 10, 2026. The game is part of the WNBA’s Monday slate and takes place in the Eastern time zone, so fans on the West Coast can plan for a 5:00 PM PT start.
What channel is the Tempo vs. Dream game on?
The game airs nationally on Peacock and NBC Sports Network. Viewers in the Atlanta market can also find it on the Peachtree Sports Network and WANF. Streaming is available through Peacock, which carries a slate of WNBA games throughout the 2026 season.
Where are the Tempo and Dream playing today?
The game is at Gateway Center Arena in College Park, Georgia, the Atlanta Dream’s home venue. Toronto is the visiting team, closing out a road trip against a Dream side that has held home court well throughout the second half of the season.
Who won the last meeting between the Tempo and Dream?
Atlanta won the most recent meeting 111-92 on July 17, 2026. Naz Hillmon led the Dream with 24 points, while Marina Mabrey paced Toronto with 26. The result pushed Atlanta’s advantage in the season series and continued a run of high-scoring games between the two clubs.
What is the season series record between the Tempo and Dream?
Atlanta leads the season series 3-0 heading into this matchup. The Dream have won each meeting, though every one of the three games has finished above the posted point total, underscoring how many points these two offenses have combined to produce in 2026.