The Golden State Valkyries lead the Atlanta Dream 1-0 heading into Game 2 of the WNBA Finals at 8 p.m. ET on Monday at the Chase Center in San Francisco on USA Network.
Get my Dream vs. Valkyries prediction based on the latest WNBA odds:
Dream vs. Valkyries Prediction: WNBA Finals Game 2
- Valkyries team total under (77.5)
I’m fading the Valkyries a bit in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals by taking the under on their team total of 77.5 points.
The full-game total has already dropped two points since Game 1’s rock fight. The Valkyries won the opener 68-64, and I wouldn’t be surprised if Monday’s Game 2 follows a similar script.
However, I see more paths to a Valkyries’ under in what could be a bounce-back spot for the Dream. Atlanta, which had its 10-game win streak snapped on Saturday, hasn’t dropped consecutive contests since July 4.
Led by Defensive Player of the Year Angel Reese, the Dream have been elite defensively all year. They ranked third in the league in defensive rating in the regular season, improving to second this postseason.
Atlanta also made a second-half defensive adjustment in the opener, holding Golden State to just 26 points over the past two quarters. Both teams played at a 75-possession pace in Game 1.
Gabby Williams, the Valkyries’ best player, also took part in a collision late in Saturday’s contest. If she’s compromised, Golden State could struggle even more to score.
All signs point to another defensive battle in Game 2, but the Valkyries might be the better team to fade this time around.
Prediction: Valkyries team total under (77.5)
Dream vs. Valkyries Odds: Monday, Oct. 19
- Dream spread: +2.5
- Valkyries spread: -2.5
- Total: 152.5
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