- Matchup: Atlanta Dream vs Golden State Valkyries
- Date: Monday, October 26, 2026
- Venue: Chase Center, San Francisco, CA
- Broadcast: USA Net
- Betting Odds/Point Spread: Atlanta (+1.5)
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The Chase Center is set to host a thrilling showdown between the Golden State Valkyries (32-12) and the Atlanta Dream (30-14) in Game 5 of the WNBA Finals, with the series locked at 2-2. Golden State enters the game as 1.5-point favorites, and the over/under line is set at 150.5.
The Atlanta Dream faced defeat in Game 4, losing 67-62. They completed the game with a shooting percentage of 33.3%, making 18 of their 54 attempts, and made only 4 out of 23 shots from long range. At the free-throw line, the Dream managed to convert 22 out of 31 attempts, resulting in a 71.0% success rate. They recorded a total of 37 rebounds, including 6 offensive ones, and managed to dish out 26 assists. The Dream forced their opponents into 15 turnovers and achieved 9 steals. Defensively, Atlanta allowed a shooting percentage of 36.1%, with the Valkyries converted 26 of 72 shots. Golden State had 9 assists and 6 steals during the match and grabbed 34 rebounds (9 offensive, 25 defensive), while shooting 84.6% from the free-throw line by making 11 of 13 attempts. They succeeded in 4 out of 25 long-range attempts.
Rhyne Howard played a significant role in the match, contributing 19 points on 6 out of 14 shooting while logging 37 minutes on the court and gathering 8 rebounds. She maintained a shooting percentage of 42.9% and provided 1 assist.
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The Atlanta Dream enter this matchup with a record of 30-14 this season. They average an impressive 91.3 points per game (ranking 3rd in the league) while shooting 44.2% from the field. The Dream successfully hit 32.5% of their three-point attempts and convert 78.6% of their free throws. On average, Atlanta collects 35.6 rebounds per game and has provided a total of 944 assists, ranking 6th in the league for passing. They commit an average of 12.6 turnovers and 19.6 fouls per game. On defense, the Dream force 15.4 turnovers per contest and draw 21.2 personal fouls. Defensively, they currently rank 3rd in the WNBA, allowing 843 assists, and they permit opponents a shooting percentage of 46.9% (676 of 934) while surrendering 31.0 rebounds per game. They also allow 34.8% from three-point range and rank 4th in points allowed (84.5 per game).
In Game 4, the Valkyries accumulated 34 total rebounds, with 25 defensive and 9 offensive. They committed 15 turnovers but registered 6 steals during the game. The Dream committed 17 personal fouls, allowing the Valkyries to shoot 13 free throws, converting 11 of them at an 84.6% rate. Golden State succeeded in 4 of 25 three-point attempts (16.0%). At the game’s end, the Valkyries shot 36.1% from the floor, landing 26 of 72 attempts. They allowed the Dream to convert 18 of 54 shots, resulting in a shooting percentage of 33.3%. The Valkyries struggled from beyond the arc and finished with 17.4% from three-point range while hitting 22 out of 31 free throws (71.0%). Overall, they permitted Atlanta to secure 37 total rebounds (6 offensive).
Gabby Williams was a standout for the Valkyries, scoring 17 points with a shooting percentage of 33.3% (7 of 21). She also contributed with 5 rebounds and provided 3 assists in her 37 minutes of action.
Currently, Golden State holds a record of 32-12 this season. They have tallied a total of 3,615 points, averaging 82.2 points per game, while securing 33.3 rebounds. On average, the Valkyries commit 19.2 fouls per game and shoot 77.4% from the charity stripe. Offensively, they connect on 42.2% of their field goal attempts, which ranks 15th in the league. Their assist average is 19.3 per game, which ranks 13th in the WNBA, and they lose possession with 10.4 turnovers per game. Defensively, Golden State ranks 1st in the WNBA for points allowed per game at 75.1. They also allow just 18.2 assists and 32.7 total rebounds per game, placing 1st and 5th in those categories, respectively. The Valkyries permit 32.6% success on three-point attempts (353 of 1,082) and opponents convert 75.9% of their free-throw attempts. They force 13.7 turnovers per game while allowing teams to shoot 41.4% from the field (1st in basketball).
Who will prevail in tonight’s WNBA match against the spread?
Prediction: Opt for Atlanta (+1.5)
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