Valkyries vs Dream Prediction
As I’ve said throughout this series, it’s tough to turn down the Dream and the free point because they’ve been a cash cow over the last two months. However, the Valkyries are ridiculous on their home court, and it’s a winning recipe when you combine that crowd noise with their defensive pressure. Expect an even more hostile environment in a game 7 of the WNBA Finals.
The home team is 4-2 SU and ATS in the six games of this series. I’d need more points to seriously consider the Dream in this spot, even though they’ve made money for us for much of the season. The Valkyries at home is the likely outcome. I’ll lay the bucket.
Thanks for reading all season. I’ll see you folks in a few months.
Atlanta Dream Betting Preview
The Dream look to win their first title in franchise history. The Atlanta Dream have won 13 of their last 16 games. The Dream have won 10 of their last 12 road games.
The Atlanta Dream are averaging 81.8 points on 39.7 percent shooting and allowing 74.5 points on 38.7 percent shooting. Rhyne Howard is averaging 17.2 points and 4.6 rebounds, while Angel Reese is averaging 16.8 points and 2.7 assists. Allisha Gray is the third double-digit scorer, and Jordin Canada is grabbing 4.4 rebounds. The Atlanta Dream are shooting 32.1 percent from beyond the arc and 83.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Atlanta Dream are allowing 30.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.9 rebounds per game.
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 10 games. The Valkyries have won 12 of their last 14 games.
The Golden State Valkyries are averaging 77.2 points on 38.2 percent shooting and allowing 76.3 points on 39.9 percent shooting. Gabby Williams is averaging 20.3 points and 4.3 rebounds, while Tiffany Hayes is averaging 12.6 points and 2.1 assists. Cecilia Zandalasini is grabbing 1.5 rebounds, and Veronica Burton is dishing 3.8 assists. The Golden State Valkyries are shooting 31.9 percent from beyond the arc and 82.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Golden State Valkyries are allowing 32.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.8 rebounds per game.
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. Te-Hina Paopao is questionable with a leg injury.
Why the Golden State Valkyries will win
- The Valkyries have won each of their last seven games following a road loss.
- The Dream have lost four of their last five games at Chase Center.
- The Valkyries have covered the spread in four of their last five home games against the Dream.
- The Dream have failed to cover the spread in each of their last three day games following a home win.
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
- Seven of the Valkyries’ last eight day games have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Dream’s last five road WNBA Finals games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Golden State Valkyries Player Facts
- Gabby Williams has recorded 2+ steals in five consecutive appearances – longest active streak of any player in the league.
- Kiah Stokes has recorded 23 games with 1+ assists and zero turnovers this season – most of any player in the league.
Atlanta Dream Player Facts
- Angel Reese ranks 1st amongst qualified players for rebounds per game (12.1) this season.
- Jordin Canada is the only player in the league to have recorded 7+ steals in a game this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Golden State Valkyries rank 14th for points per game this season (82.2).
- The Golden State Valkyries rank 1st for opponent points per game this season (75.1).
- The Atlanta Dream rank 1st for offensive rebounds per game this season (10.6).
- The Atlanta Dream rank 1st in opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (6.3).