Atlanta Dream vs Golden State Valkyries Picks and Prediction for Wednesday June 24 2026

By: Kim Smith Published 06/24/2026, 12:15 AM ET
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The Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries square off on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. Tipoff is scheduled for 10:00 PM ET, with television coverage available on USA Net, CNBC, and KPIX+. Atlanta enters the matchup as a 1.5-point favorite with a moneyline of -118, while Golden State is listed at -102. The total for the game is set at 164.5 points. Be sure to check out our free WNBA picks.

Atlanta Carrying Momentum Into California

Atlanta brings a 12-4 overall record and a strong 6-2 road record into this contest. The Dream have won four of their last five games and enter this matchup riding a four-game winning streak. During that run, Atlanta recorded victories over Toronto twice and Indiana twice. Their only loss in the last five games came against New York.

The Dream have been one of the most productive teams in the WNBA this season. They average 90.4 points per game while allowing 83.3 points per contest. Atlanta shoots 45% from the field and averages 35.7 rebounds and 20.4 assists per game. Defensively, the Dream contribute 2.9 blocks and 9.4 steals per game.

A major strength for Atlanta has been its ability to create turnovers and convert them into opportunities. The Dream lead this matchup in steals while also holding advantages in scoring, rebounding, assists, and field-goal percentage. Those numbers help explain why Atlanta owns one of the league's best records entering this game.

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Golden State Looking to Defend Home Court

Golden State enters the matchup with a 10-7 overall record and a solid 7-3 home record. The Valkyries have gone 3-2 over their last five games. They defeated Dallas, Los Angeles, and Seattle during that stretch while falling to Minnesota and Las Vegas.

The Valkyries are averaging 83.8 points per game and allowing just 79.4 points per contest. Golden State shoots 41% from the field while averaging 33.9 rebounds and 18.4 assists per game. Defensively, the Valkyries record 4.0 blocks and 6.9 steals per contest.

The most impressive number for Golden State is its defensive performance. Allowing only 79.4 points per game is the best figure in this matchup and gives the Valkyries a chance to compete against any opponent. Their success at home has also been an important factor, as seven of their ten victories have come on their home floor.

A Clash of Strengths in San Francisco

This game features two teams that have succeeded in different ways. Atlanta has relied on one of the league's most productive offenses, averaging more than 90 points per game. Golden State, meanwhile, has built success around defense, allowing fewer than 80 points per contest.

The Dream enter with advantages in scoring, shooting percentage, rebounding, assists, and steals. Golden State counters with the stronger defensive numbers and a very good home record. The contrast between Atlanta's offensive production and Golden State's defensive consistency should make this one of the more intriguing matchups on Wednesday's slate.

Atlanta Dream vs Golden State Valkyries Picks and Prediction

Atlanta Dream vs Golden State Valkyries Pick

  • Pick: Atlanta Dream -1.5

Atlanta has been the more consistent team throughout the season and enters this game with a 12-4 record and a four-game winning streak. The Dream own advantages in several key statistical categories, including points scored, field-goal percentage, rebounds, assists, and steals. Golden State has been strong at home, but Atlanta's overall body of work and current form make the Dream the side to back in this matchup.

Atlanta Dream vs Golden State Valkyries Total Pick

  • Pick: Under 164.5

I am taking the under in this game. Golden State allows only 79.4 points per game, which is the strongest defensive mark between these teams. While Atlanta has been excellent offensively, the Valkyries have consistently kept scores manageable, especially on their home court. With one team leaning on offense and the other excelling defensively, this total feels slightly too high.

Final Score Prediction: Atlanta Dream 84 – Golden State Valkyries 78

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