The Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream meet Saturday in WNBA action at the Gateway Center. 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 look for a win after winning 7 of their last 9 games. The Valkyries have lost 4 of their last 5 road games.
The Golden State Valkyries are averaging 82.8 points on 41.1 percent shooting and allowing 77.9 points on 42.3 percent shooting. Gabby Williams is averaging 15.8 points and 3.8 rebounds, while Janelle Salaun is averaging 12.5 points and 1.2 assists. Veronica Burton is the third double-digit scorer, and Cecilia Zandalasini is grabbing 1.9 rebounds. The Golden State Valkyries are shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc and 76.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Golden State Valkyries are allowing 36.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.5 rebounds per game.
Atlanta Dream Betting Preview
The Atlanta Dream need a win to snap a 4-game losing streak. The Dream has won 6 of their last 7 home games.
The Atlanta Dream are averaging 87.7 points on 43.3 percent shooting and allowing 83.7 points on 47.5 percent shooting. Rhyne Howard is averaging 18.9 points and 3.7 rebounds, while Allisha Gray is averaging 18.3 points and 2.1 assists. Angel Reese is the third double-digit scorer, and Jordin Canada is grabbing 3.6 rebounds. The Atlanta Dream are shooting 32.2 percent from beyond the arc and 74.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Atlanta Dream are allowing 37.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Atlanta Dream will win
- The home team has won each of the Dream’s last six games.
- The Valkyries have lost each of their last four road games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Dream have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 day games.
- The Valkyries have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five road games.
Why the Golden State Valkyries will win
- The Dream has lost four of its last five games as a favorite against Western Conference opponents.
- The Valkyries have won each of their last five games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Dream have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games as favorites.
- The Valkyries have covered the spread in five of their last six games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Valkyries’ last five games has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Dream’s last five home games has gone OVER the total points line.
Atlanta Dream Player Facts
- Allisha Gray ranks 1st in the league for fast break points (71) this season.
- Rhyne Howard ranks 1st amongst qualified players for steals per game (2.6) this season.
Golden State Valkyries Player Facts
- Janelle Salaün ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per 36 minutes (3.8) this season.
- Gabby Williams ranks 10th amongst qualified players for steals per 36 minutes (2.1) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Atlanta Dream rank 1st for steals per game this season (9.6).
- The Atlanta Dream rank 1st for opponent steals per game this season (5.7).
- The Golden State Valkyries rank 1st for turnovers per game this season (11.1).
- The Golden State Valkyries rank 1st for three-point field goals made per game this season (10.8).
Dream vs Valkyries Injury Report
The Dream will be without Brionna Jones due to a knee injury. Aaliyah Nye is out with a knee injury.
The Valkyries don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
Dream vs Valkyries Prediction
The Valkyries are a good team that’s worth a look in the underdog role, but they’re not the same on the road as they are at home. The Dream have lost 4 straight games, but this feels like a bounce-back spot at home where they’re 6-2 SU. This is also an early start, which can throw off a team on a West Coast body clock. I just don’t expect these struggles to last forever, and this is a revenge spot after the Valkyries beat the Dream twice last month at home. The line is reasonable. Give me the Dream for a much-needed win.