- Matchup: Golden State Valkyries vs Atlanta Dream
- Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026
- Venue: Gateway Center, College Park, GA
- Broadcast: CBS
- Betting Odds: Golden State (+4.5)
This page may include affiliate links at no extra cost to you, thanks for your support.
The Gateway Center will host the exciting clash between the Atlanta Dream (12-8) and the Golden State Valkyries (13-7) on Saturday. Golden State starts this encounter as 4.5-point underdogs. The initial total is set at 161.5.
In their previous outing, the Golden State Valkyries secured a victory over the New York Liberty, finishing 76-67. They recorded a field goal percentage of 43.1% (28 of 65) and converted 7 out of their 28 attempts from three-point range. At the free-throw line, the Valkyries hit 13 of 18 for an efficiency of 72.2%. They collected a total of 30 rebounds, including 7 on the offensive end, and facilitated 20 assists while registering 11 turnovers and 5 steals. Defensively, Golden State allowed an opposing field goal percentage of 40.4% (21 of 52). The Liberty managed 4 assists and 5 steals in this matchup, securing 24 rebounds (4 offensive, 20 defensive) along with 2 blocks. New York excelled at the line, converting 16 of 21 attempts (76.2%) and made 9 of their 25 three-point shots.
Kaila Charles was a standout in this matchup. She tallied 13 points on 6 of 12 shooting, played 23 minutes, and secured 2 rebounds. Charles achieved a shooting efficiency of 50.0% and contributed 1 assist.
Heading into this contest, the Golden State Valkyries have a season record of 13-7. The Valkyries have made 35.0% of their three-point attempts (216 of 618) and are shooting 76.2% from the free-throw line. They average 82.8 points per game (ranking 13th in the WNBA) while achieving a shooting percentage of 41.1% from the field. Their turnover rate stands at 10.6 per game, and they average 19.7 personal fouls per contest. Golden State grabs about 33.5 rebounds per game and has accumulated 366 assists this season, ranking 14th in the league. On defense, the Valkyries force 13.0 turnovers per game and commit 20.3 personal fouls. They concede a field goal percentage of 42.3% (259 of 405) and surrender 33.3 rebounds per game, ranking 4th in assists allowed with 371. Opponents score 36.5% from beyond the arc against them, and they lead the league in points per game allowed at 77.9.
In their most recent game, the Atlanta Dream suffered a defeat, losing 81-76 to the Washington Mystics. The Dream secured 20 defensive rebounds and 6 offensive rebounds, totaling 26 boards for the game. They turned the ball over 13 times but recorded 7 steals. The Mystics were penalized with 21 personal fouls, giving the Dream 18 opportunities at the free-throw line, of which they converted 11 (61.1%). Atlanta made 7 of 31 three-point attempts (22.6%), and overall shot 36.3% (29 of 80) from the field. The Mystics shot impressively, converting 31 of 56 field goal attempts for a percentage of 55.4%. Additionally, Washington shot 56.3% (9 of 16) from beyond the arc and finished 10 of 19 at the free-throw line (52.6%). The Dream allowed the Mystics to dominate the boards, giving up 34 rebounds (8 offensive).
Rhyne Howard proved to be a crucial player for the Dream in this matchup, scoring 24 points with a shooting percentage of 40.0% (8 of 20), in addition to pulling down 2 rebounds and dishing out 3 assists in her 38 minutes of play.
This season, Atlanta holds a record of 12-8. They have scored a total of 1,754 points (averaging 87.7 points per game) and grab 34.6 rebounds per contest. The Dream average 19.3 personal fouls per game and have a free-throw percentage of 74.8%. Offensively, they connect on 43.3% of their shots, ranking 12th in the league. Their assists average is 19.7 per game, placing them 10th in the WNBA, with 12.6 turnovers per game. Defensively, the Dream rank 4th in points allowed per game at 83.7. They give up 37.2% shooting from three-point range (172 of 462) and opponents maintain a free-throw rate of 75.8%. Atlanta allows 19.4 assists and 30.3 rebounds per game, ranking 6th and 1st in the league, respectively. They force an average of 16.4 turnovers while allowing opponents to shoot 47.5% from the field (14th in the league).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s WNBA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Golden State (+4.5)
Some links on this page are affiliate links. If you sign up or make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission always at no extra cost to you. Thanks for helping us keep this site running.
