The Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries meet Friday in WNBA action 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 looks to stay hot after winning 8 of their last 11 games. The Dream has won 3 of their last 4 road games.
The Atlanta Dream are averaging 89 points on 44.3 percent shooting and allowing 82.9 points on 46.6 percent shooting. Allisha Gray is averaging 18.8 points and 3.2 rebounds, while Rhyne Howard is averaging 18.7 points and 3.3 assists. Angel Reese is the third double-digit scorer, and Jordin Canada is grabbing 3.6 rebounds. The Atlanta Dream are shooting 33.4 percent from beyond the arc and 73.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Atlanta Dream are allowing 35.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.6 rebounds per game.
Golden State Valkyries Betting Preview
The Golden State Valkyries look for a win after winning 5 of their last 7 games. The Valkyries have won 5 of their last 6 home games.
The Golden State Valkyries are averaging 83.4 points on 40.9 percent shooting and allowing 78.6 points on 42.9 percent shooting. Gabby Williams is averaging 16.3 points and 3.8 rebounds, while Janelle Salaun is averaging 12.8 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 35.9 percent from beyond the arc and 76.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Golden State Valkyries are allowing 36.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Golden State Valkyries will win
- The Valkyries have won 16 of their last 17 games as favorites.
- The Dream has lost four of its last five games on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Valkyries have covered the spread in five of their last six night games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Dream have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games on the first leg of a back-to-back against Western Conference opponents.
Why the Atlanta Dream will win
- The Dream have won each of their last six games against Western Conference opponents after losing as favorites.
- The Dream have covered the spread in each of their last seven games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- The Valkyries have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven games at Chase Center following a home win.
Total Points Facts
- Six of the Dream’s last seven games against Western Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Four of the Valkyries’ last five night games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Golden State Valkyries Player Facts
- Veronica Burton has recorded two games with 5+ assists and zero turnovers this season – equal-most of any player in the league.
- Kayla Thornton is one of only 11 players in the league to have made 4+ threes in consecutive games this season.
Atlanta Dream Player Facts
- Rhyne Howard ranks 1st in the league for fast break points (62) this season.
- Allisha Gray ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for fast break points per game (3.4) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Golden State Valkyries rank 1st for turnovers per game this season (10.9).
- The Golden State Valkyries rank 1st for three-point field goals made per game this season (11.3).
- The Atlanta Dream rank 1st for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (6.1).
- The Atlanta Dream rank 1st for steals per game this season (9.2).
Valkyries vs Dream 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.
Valkyries vs Dream Prediction
The Dream is a good team, so it’s not a surprise to see them favored yet again. The problem is the Valkyries reminded us just how tough they are at home and just held the Dream to 39 percent shooting from the field and 22 percent from three. The Valkyries are 8-3 SU at home this season, and they’re 5-2 ATS as a home underdog in their last 7 tries. I’m going to grab the free bucket with the Valkyries.