The Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream meet Thursday in WNBA Finals Game 6 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 Valkyries look to win their first title in franchise history. The Golden State Valkyries have won 7 of their last 9 games. Four of the Valkyries’ last five losses have come on the road.
The Golden State Valkyries are averaging 77.9 points on 38.8 percent shooting and allowing 76 points on 39.6 percent shooting. Gabby Williams is averaging 19.7 points and 4.4 rebounds, while Tiffany Hayes is averaging 12.4 points and 2.2 assists. Cecilia Zandalasini is grabbing 1.5 rebounds, and Veronica Burton is dishing 3.7 assists. The Golden State Valkyries are shooting 32.5 percent from beyond the arc and 82 percent from the free-throw line. The Golden State Valkyries are allowing 31.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.8 rebounds per game.
Atlanta Dream Betting Preview
The Dream need a win to force a game 7 on Saturday. The Atlanta Dream have won 12 of their last 15 games. The Dream have won 9 of their last 12 home games. The Dream haven’t lost three straight games since June 27 – July 4.
The Atlanta Dream are averaging 82 points on 39.4 percent shooting and allowing 75 points on 39.5 percent shooting. Angel Reese is averaging 17 points and 10.6 rebounds, while Rhyne Howard is averaging 16.8 points and 3 assists. Jordin Canada is the third double-digit scorer, and Allisha Gray is grabbing 3 rebounds. The Atlanta Dream are shooting 30.8 percent from beyond the arc and 83.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Atlanta Dream are allowing 31.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Atlanta Dream will win
- The Dream have won each of their last five home games after losing as favorites.
- The Dream have covered the spread in six of their last seven games as home favorites.
Why the Golden State Valkyries will win
- The Valkyries have won each of their last eight games after winning as underdogs.
- The Dream have lost three of their last four games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- The Valkyries have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games after winning as underdogs.
- The Dream have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games as favorites following a road loss.
Total Points Facts
- Ten of the Valkyries’ last 11 day games have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Dream’s last five day games against Western Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Atlanta Dream Player Facts
- Rhyne Howard has recorded 10 games with 3+ assists and zero turnovers this season – equal to most 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
- Veronica Burton has recorded 1+ blocks and 1+ steals in six consecutive appearances – longest active streak of any player in the league.
- Kaila Charles has finished with a positive plus-minus in each of her last seven games as a starter- the longest active streak in the league.
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 Dream have been money makers over the last two months, and they should be favored at home. It’s a ridiculous early start, especially for a team on a West Coast body block. A Dream win and cover wouldn’t be shocking. However, as I’ve said before, I just can’t leave this many points on the table with the Valkyries, who are elite defensively and rarely get blown out. Also, I doubt the Dream want to see this Valkyries defensive pressure when just waking up.
Also, due to the early start on a weekday, I doubt the building will be packed. It kind of defeats the purpose of the bigger venue. The Valkyries have controlled the pace in the last two games of this series. I want the points.