WNBA Game Preview: Golden State Valkyries (11-13) vs. Atlanta Dream (16-10)

Gateway Center Arena, College Park, GA | 🕠 Tip-off: 7:30 PM ET

Matchup Overview

The Atlanta Dream (16-10) host the Golden State Valkyries (11-13) in a pivotal WNBA regular-season clash. With playoff implications looming, this East vs. West showdown features two teams trending in opposite directions. The Dream are riding high after back-to-back road wins, while the Valkyries are reeling from a 31-point loss to the league-worst Connecticut Sun.

Team Form & Key Stats

Category	Atlanta Dream	Golden State Valkyries
Record	16-10 (8-3 Home)	11-13 (3-9 Road)
Points Per Game	83.8 (5th in WNBA)	78.8 (10th in WNBA)
Field Goal %	43.4%	40.0%
3PT Shooting %	33.0%	30.7%
Rebounds Per Game	36.8	36.4
Turnovers Per Game	12.1	14.1
Defensive Rating	79.0 PPG allowed	78.7 PPG allowed

Players to Watch

Atlanta Dream

Allisha Gray – Averaging 18.7 PPG, Gray is the Dream’s offensive engine and a three-time All-Star.

Brittney Griner – Coming off a 22-point performance, Griner’s resurgence adds depth to Atlanta’s frontcourt.

Jordin Canada – With 5.3 APG, Canada orchestrates the offense and brings elite perimeter defense.

Golden State Valkyries

Veronica Burton – Leads the team with 5.2 APG and contributes 10.7 PPG.

Tiffany Hayes – Averaging 13.0 PPG over her last 10 games, Hayes is a key scoring threat.

Iliana Rupert – Emerging rookie who posted 13 points on 71.4% shooting in her last outing.

Injury Report

Golden State Valkyries:

Kayla Thornton (14.0 PPG) – Out for season (knee surgery)

Monique Billings – Out (ankle injury)

Atlanta Dream:

Rhyne Howard – Out (knee injury)

Betting Trends

Win Probability: Atlanta 76.6% Golden State 23.4%

The Dream are 8-3 at home and have covered the spread in 7 of their last 10 home games. The Valkyries, meanwhile, are 3-9 on the road and struggling without their leading scorer. Expect Atlanta’s balanced attack and defensive rebounding to control the tempo.