Atlanta Dream 80-69 Golden State Valkyries: Game recap
Atlanta Dream beat Golden State Valkyries 80-69 in WNBA play on Thursday, October 29, 2026.
Atlanta leads after the opening quarter
Atlanta Dream beat Golden State Valkyries 80-69 after tip-off at 12:30 PM ET on Thursday, October 29, 2026. The Dream opened with a 32-15 first quarter. Golden State won the third and fourth quarters, but the early gap was too large to erase.
Recent form and head-to-head record
Atlanta came into the game with 2 wins in its last five, while Golden State had 3 in its last five. In this series of 5 meetings, Golden State has won 3 and Atlanta has won 2.
Market expectations before tip-off
The closing market made Atlanta the favorite at 63%, with the moneyline moving from -182 to -200 for the home side. Golden State was priced at +160 after moving from +129, and 13 books priced the game. The result went the way the market expected, with the favorite winning.