The Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream meet Saturday in WNBA Finals Game 4 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 7 games. The Valkyries have won 6 of their last 9 road games. The Valkyries haven’t lost 3 straight games all season.
The Golden State Valkyries are averaging 80.7 points on 39 percent shooting and allowing 79.9 points on 41.4 percent shooting. Gabby Williams is averaging 21.2 points and 4.1 rebounds, while Tiffany Hayes is averaging 12.3 points and 2.4 assists. Kayla Thornton is grabbing 4.9 rebounds, and Veronica Burton is dishing 3.7 assists. The Golden State Valkyries are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 82.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Golden State Valkyries are allowing 34 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37.1 rebounds per game.
Atlanta Dream Betting Preview
The Atlanta Dream have won 12 of their last 13 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 87.9 points on 41.1 percent shooting and allowing 77.4 points on 40 percent shooting. Angel Reese is averaging 19.4 points and 10.3 rebounds, while Rhyne Howard is averaging 16.1 points and 3.4 assists. Allisha Gray is the third double-digit scorer, and Jordin Canada is grabbing 4.6 rebounds. The Atlanta Dream are shooting 33.3 percent from beyond the arc and 85.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Atlanta Dream are allowing 33.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Atlanta Dream will win
- The Dream have won each of their last nine games as favorites.
- The Dream have covered the spread in each of their last seven home games.
- The Valkyries have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five road games following a road loss.
Why the Golden State Valkyries will win
- The Valkyries have won five of their last six games as road underdogs.
- The Valkyries have covered the spread in five of their last six games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Dream have failed to cover the spread in 12 of their last 16 games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Dream’s last eight Saturday games as favorites have gone OVER the total points line.
- Eight of the Valkyries’ last nine day games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Atlanta Dream Player Facts
- Rhyne Howard has recorded at least 1 steal in 21 consecutive appearances – 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.
- Cecilia Zandalasini ranks 15th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per 36 minutes (2.5) 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
The Valkyries have made us money all season long, and it still feels weird seeing them as a decent-sized dog. Usually you’ll grab the points with an elite-level defensive team. However, the Dream have smoked the Valkyries in back-to-back games, and Golden State’s players look lost and defeated. There’s no confidence in those eyes when the camera pans to the bench. The Dream have snatched the Valkyries chain, and I’m not sure they believe they can get it back. Momentum can shift in a series, but if the last two games are a sign of things to come, the Dream will be crowned champions in the next few days. I’ll lay the points with the Dream at home.