- Matchup: Golden State Valkyries vs Atlanta Dream
- Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026
- Venue: State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA
- Broadcast: USA Network
- Betting Lines: Golden State (+4.5)
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The Golden State Valkyries travel to State Farm Arena this Thursday to clash with the Atlanta Dream in Game 6 of the WNBA Finals. The Valkyries currently lead the series 3-2 and enter this contest as 4.5 point underdogs. The total score over/under is set at 147.5.
In Game 5, the Golden State Valkyries secured a victory with a score of 64-55, gaining momentum in the series. They posted a field goal percentage of 39.3% (24 of 61) and managed to hit 6 of their 24 attempts from beyond the arc. At the charity stripe, they converted 10 of 13 shots, achieving a shooting rate of 76.9%. On the boards, Golden State snagged 38 rebounds, including 13 on the offensive end, and provided 10 assists while forcing the Dream into 17 turnovers, resulting in 8 steals. Defensively, the Valkyries limited Atlanta to 29.2% shooting, allowing the Dream to hit 19 of 65 attempts from the floor. Atlanta managed 12 assists and recorded 4 steals, while compiling 37 rebounds, with 12 of those being offensive. The Dream shot 78.6% from the free throw line, sinking 11 of 14, but struggled from 3-point range, hitting just 6 of 26 attempts.
Veronica Burton played a pivotal role in this encounter, contributing 13 points on 5 of 15 shooting while logging 37 minutes of play. She also secured 8 rebounds and recorded 3 assists, finishing with a shooting efficiency of 33.3%.
This season, the Golden State Valkyries hold a record of 32-12, averaging 82.2 points per game (14th overall) on 42.2% shooting. They are connecting from 3-point range at a rate of 34.4%, having made 459 of 1,335 attempts, and they convert 77.4% of their free throw attempts. On average, Golden State collects 33.3 rebounds per game and boasts a season total of 851 assists, ranking 13th in the WNBA. Their turnovers average 10.4 per game alongside 19.2 personal fouls. Defensively, the Valkyries force opponents into 13.7 turnovers per game while incurring 18.9 fouls. Their defense is formidable, ranked first in the league, allowing just 75.1 points per game, and they concede a field goal percentage of 41.4% (1,146 of 2,769) while allowing 32.7 rebounds per game. Notably, the Valkyries have given up the highest total of assists in the league this season, with 802.
In their last outing, the Dream accumulated a total of 37 rebounds (25 defensive and 12 offensive) but committed 17 turnovers while earning 4 steals. The Valkyries were whistled for 26 fouls, leading to 14 free throw attempts for Atlanta, who converted 11, achieving a 78.6% conversion rate. From the perimeter, the Dream managed just 6 of 26 attempts (23.1%). Overall, they struggled offensively, shooting 29.2%, with 19 of 65 from the field, while allowing the Valkyries a 39.3% shooting rate (24 of 61). The Dream shot 25% from deep and ended up hitting 76.9% from the free throw line (10 of 13).
Rhyne Howard emerged as a key player for the Dream, scoring 20 points on 7 of 15 shooting (46.7%) while also gathering 5 rebounds and 2 assists in her 39 minutes on the court.
The Atlanta Dream showcase a record of 30-14 this season. They commit an average of 19.6 fouls per game and shoot 78.6% from the free throw line. Their assists average is 21.5 per game, positioning them 6th in the league, while their turnovers sit at 12.6. Atlanta has accumulated 4,019 points this year, averaging 91.3 per game, and secures an average of 35.6 rebounds. Offensively, they rank 11th in the league, shooting 44.2% from the field. Defensively, the Dream are 4th in the league in points allowed per game at 84.5, forcing 15.4 turnovers while allowing opponents to shoot 46.9% from the field (13th overall). Their defense concedes 34.8% on 3-point shots and 76.9% from the free throw line while allowing 19.2 assists and a second-best 31.0 rebounds per game.
Which team will come out on top tonight in the WNBA against the spread?
Prediction: Back Atlanta (-4.5)
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