Valkyries vs Dream
October 17, 2026 3:30 pm EDT
The Line: Valkyries -2.5
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The Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries meet Saturday in the WNBA playoffs at the Chase Center. Here’s a Valkyries vs. Dream Prediction. This article will include a Valkyries vs. Dream Pick.
Atlanta Dream Betting Preview
The Atlanta Dream are riding a 10-game winning streak and are in the WNBA Finals for the first time since the 2013 season. The Dream have won 9 straight road games.
The Atlanta Dream are averaging 92.6 points on 42.2 percent shooting and allowing 83 points on 44.2 percent shooting. Jordin Canada is averaging 19.2 points and 3.8 rebounds, while Rhyne Howard is averaging 19.2 points and 3.4 assists. Angel Reese is the third double-digit scorer, and Allisha Gray is grabbing 1.7 rebounds. The Atlanta Dream are shooting 36.4 percent from beyond the arc and 89.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Atlanta Dream are allowing 36.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32 rebounds per game.
Golden State Valkyries Betting Preview
The Golden State Valkyries have won four straight games and are in the WNBA Finals in their second season. The Valkyries have won 6 straight home games.
The Golden State Valkyries are averaging 87 points on 41.6 percent shooting and allowing 79.8 points on 42.7 percent shooting. Gabby Williams is averaging 22.7 points and 4.8 rebounds, while Tiffany Hayes is averaging 13.3 points and 2.3 assists. Kayla Thornton is the third double-digit scorer, and Veronica Burton is dishing 4 assists. The Golden State Valkyries are shooting 37.3 percent from beyond the arc and 86.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Golden State Valkyries are allowing 37.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Golden State Valkyries will win
- The Valkyries have won each of their last nine games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Dream have lost six of their last eight road playoff games.
- The Valkyries have covered the spread in each of their last six games following a road win.
- The Dream have failed to cover the spread in three of their last four road games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
Why the Atlanta Dream will win
- The Dream have won each of their last nine road games.
- The Dream have covered the spread in each of their last nine games against teams that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Six of the Valkyries’ last seven-day games have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Five of the last six WNBA Finals games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Dream’s last five Saturday road games has gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- 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).
- 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).
Valkyries vs Dream 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. Allisha Gray is questionable with a hand injury.
Valkyries vs Dream Prediction
I wouldn’t talk you off the ledge if looking at the Dream and the points as they’re 10-0 SU and ATS in their last 10 games. The problem is we’re still seeing Gray on the injury report, and that’s not ideal against this Valkyries defense. The best defense in the league by a decent margin; you need all hands on deck to give Golden State trouble. The Valkyries will make life hell for the Dream if they’re not at full strength. The Valkyries are also tough at home. We’re not being asked to lay much. Give me the Valkyries and small chalk.
