Valkyries vs Dream
October 26, 2026 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Valkyries -1.5
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The Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries meet Wednesday in the WNBA Finals Game 5 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 have won 12 of their last 14 games. The Dream have won 10 of their last 11 road games. The Dream haven’t lost two straight games since July 2-4.
The Atlanta Dream are averaging 85 points on 40.4 percent shooting and allowing 76.2 points on 39.5 percent shooting. Angel Reese is averaging 18.1 points and 10.1 rebounds, while Rhyne Howard is averaging 16.4 points and 3.1 assists. Jordin Canada is the third double-digit scorer, and Allisha Gray is grabbing 3.3 rebounds. The Atlanta Dream are shooting 31.7 percent from beyond the arc and 83.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Atlanta Dream are allowing 31.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.9 rebounds per game.
Golden State Valkyries Betting Preview
The Golden State Valkyries have won 6 of their last 8 games. The Valkyries have won 10 of their last 12 home games. The Valkyries haven’t lost 2 straight home games all season.
The Golden State Valkyries are averaging 79.3 points on 38.7 percent shooting and allowing 78.1 points on 40.7 percent shooting. Gabby Williams is averaging 20.8 points and 4.2 rebounds, while Tiffany Hayes is averaging 12.4 points and 2.2 assists. Cecilia Zandalasini is grabbing 1.6 rebounds, and Veronica Burton is dishing 3.8 assists. The Golden State Valkyries are shooting 33.1 percent from beyond the arc and 82.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Golden State Valkyries are allowing 32.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Golden State Valkyries will win
- The Valkyries have won each of their last eight home games following a road win.
- The Dream have lost three of their last four road games against Valkyries teams that held a winning record.
- The Valkyries have covered the spread in each of their last six games as favorites following a road win.
- The Dream have failed to cover the spread in three of their last four road games against Valkyries teams that held a winning record.
Why the Atlanta Dream will win
- The Dream have won four of their last five games as underdogs.
- The Dream have covered the spread in 11 of their last 12 games as underdogs.
Total Points Facts
- Eleven of the Valkyries’ last 12 games as favorites following a road win have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Dream’s last four WNBA Finals games as road underdogs have gone UNDER the total points line.
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.
Atlanta Dream Player Facts
- Rhyne Howard has recorded 10 games with 3+ assists and zero turnovers this season- the most of any player in the league.
- Allisha Gray ranks 1st in the league for fast break points (143) this season.
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.
Valkyries vs Dream Prediction
I haven’t been able to figure out this series, and I thought the Dream were in complete control heading into game 4. Stupid to count out the Valkyries, who are the feistiest team in the league and don’t give up.
The Dream have been winning and covering machines over the last two months, so getting them with the bucket is appealing. However, going back to the Chase Center, the Valkyries have the edge where they’re 22-6 SU and have the best crowd in the league. The defensive pressure combined with the noise is a tough combo for visitors. Also, the Valkyries haven’t lost two straight home games all season. I’ll lay the small number with the Valkyries.
