The Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream meet Wednesday in the WNBA Finals Game 3 at the State Farm Arena. Here’s a Dream vs. Valkyries Prediction. This article will include a Dream vs. Valkyries Pick.
Golden State Valkyries Betting Preview
The Golden State Valkyries have won five of their last 6 games. The Valkyries have won 6 of their last 8 road games. The Valkyries haven’t lost back-to-back games since August 19-21.
The Golden State Valkyries are averaging 81.9 points on 39.5 percent shooting and allowing 77.8 points on 40.3 percent shooting. Gabby Williams is averaging 22 points and 4.4 rebounds, while Tiffany Hayes is averaging 12.1 points and 2.6 assists. Kayla Thornton is grabbing 4.9 rebounds, and Veronica Burton is dishing 3.6 assists. The Golden State Valkyries are shooting 34.1 percent from beyond the arc and 84.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Golden State Valkyries are allowing 33.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37.5 rebounds per game.
Atlanta Dream Betting Preview
The Atlanta Dream have won 11 of their last 12 games. The Dream haven’t lost a home game since August 28. However, five of the Dream’s last seven losses have come at home.
The Atlanta Dream are averaging 86.6 points on 40 percent shooting and allowing 78.3 points on 40.8 percent shooting. Angel Reese is averaging 19.1 points and 10 rebounds, while Allisha Gray is averaging 17.6 points and 1.2 assists. Jordin Canada is the third double-digit scorer, and Rhyne Howard is grabbing 4.3 rebounds. The Atlanta Dream are shooting 32.4 percent from beyond the arc and 88.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Atlanta Dream are allowing 32.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33 rebounds per game.
Why the Atlanta Dream will win
- The Dream have won 14 of their last 15 night games.
- The Dream have covered the spread in each of their last eight night games.
- The Valkyries have failed to cover the spread in three of their last four night games.
Why the Golden State Valkyries will win
- The Valkyries have won seven of their last eight games as underdogs.
- The Dream have lost four of their last five games against Valkyries teams that held a winning record.
- The Valkyries have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as underdogs.
- The Dream have failed to cover the spread in 12 of their last 15 games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Valkyries’ last six games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Eight of the Dream’s last nine playoff games at State Farm Arena have gone OVER the total points line.
Atlanta Dream Player Facts
- Rhyne Howard has recorded at least 1 steal in 20 consecutive appearances – equal to the longest active streak of any player in the league.
- Allisha Gray ranks 1st in the league for fast break points (143) this season.
Golden State Valkyries Player Facts
- Gabby Williams ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for steals per 36 minutes (2.4) this season.
- Kaila Charles ranks 4th amongst qualified Guards for rebounds per game (4.7) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Atlanta Dream rank 1st for steals per game this season (9.1).
- The Atlanta Dream rank 14th for blocks per game this season (3.3).
- The Golden State Valkyries rank 1st for opponent assists per game this season (18.2).
- The Golden State Valkyries rank 1st for opponent steals per game this season (5.7).
Dream vs Valkyries Injury Report
The Valkyries don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
Brionna Jones is out for the Dream with a leg injury.
Dream vs Valkyries Prediction
As I’ve said before I’m not going to talk you off the ledge if looking at the Dream. They’re 10-1 SU and ATS in their last 11 games. The Dream are hard to step in front of. However, the Valkyries have been too consistent to turn down in the underdog role. They’ve been road warriors all season and are the best defensive team in the league. Even if the Valkyries don’t win, their defense keeps them in games that make free points hard to pass up. The underdog has also covered 5 of the last 7 games between the Valkyries and Dream. I’m going to grab the points with the Valkyries in game 3.