Atlanta at Chicago

The Atlanta Dream allowed 77 or more points in 15 of their last 17 games last year, which is half the season. Here they go again as each of their first two opponents has reached the mark as well - running the total to 17 of 19. When they took to the road, the defense was completely absent as they allowed 85.3 points per game! They may be somewhat better this season, but they have allowed 77 and 86 points in their first two games already. The Chicago Sky went the last 24 games last season without touching 85, and that is what they put up in their opener on the road. It certainly lends value to a total posted below 150, especially when you consider that Atlanta is 18-6 OVER against the East since their inception. These teams averaged just shy of 160 ppg in their four meetings a year ago, and I would expect this one to be very close to that, so I will be on the OVER here.