The Atlanta Dream vs. Golden State matchup will take place on Sunday at 8:30 p.m. ET. It is a matchup that could have playoff implications as both teams sit in playoff spots and are competing for positions. The Dream are second in the WNBA standings and should be secure in their playoff position, despite not clinching yet. They have a 21-12 record. The Valkyries are less secure. They have an 18-15 record and sit sixth in the league standings. A win over a top opponent here would be a big boost to the Valkyries’ playoff hopes.
Atlanta Dream vs. Golden State Valkyries: Key Players to Watch
The Atlanta Dream have a dynamic offense with several players capable of scoring and leading the team on any given night. However, the player who does it most is Allisha Gray. She leads the team with 18.8 points, 3.8 assists and 1.1 steals per game. Her dynamic play on the offensive side of the ball has been one of the driving factors for the Dream this season.
Golden State is in a difficult situation in its inaugural season. Kayla Thornton was the star of the season throughout the first half of the year. However, she was forced to undergo right knee surgery and is out for the season. Tiffany Hayes is now the player to watch as the next leading scorer on the team with 12.3 points per game.
Golden State Valkyries forward Kayla Thornton, who suffered an injury to her right knee earlier this week in practice, underwent a successful surgery earlier today in San Francisco.
Thornton will be out for the remainder of the 2025 WNBA season and will begin the rehabilitation… pic.twitter.com/DTOvTNCml6
— Golden State Valkyries (@valkyries) July 25, 2025
Odds and Betting Lines for Atlanta Dream vs. Golden State Valkyries
Odds via FanDuel.
- Moneyline: Atlanta (-172), Golden State (+140)
- Spread: Atlanta -3.5 (-114), Golden State +3.5 (-106)
- Total: Over 152.5 points (-110), Under 152.5 points (-110)
Picks and Predictions for Atlanta Dream vs. Golden State Valkyries
Unsurprisingly, the Atlanta Dream are the betting favorite heading into this game. They have been the more consistent and effective team this season, and that is expected to continue on Sunday night.
While the Dream are coming off a narrow 80-78 loss to Seattle on Friday, they had won their previous six games. However, Golden State has also been hot lately, winning its past four games, including a 90-59 win over Chicago on Friday. While both teams are hot, we are giving the edge to Atlanta, who have home court advantage in the matchup.
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