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Zak Hanshew<\/a> 8+ years betting experience<\/p>\n \n Updated: \u2022 4 min read<\/p>\n After Angel Reese failed to score in the second half of Game 1, the Dream star will step up in Monday’s crucial Game 2 of the WNBA Finals vs. the Valkyries.<\/p>\n Photo By – Reuters Connect. Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5) calls for the basket to count before a jump ball is determined. Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images<\/p>\n Angel Reese disappeared in the second half of Saturday\u2019s loss, but my Dream vs. Valkyries prediction and Game WNBA picks<\/a> call for the “Bayou Barbie” to look for her shot early and often.<\/p>\n I\u2019m also picking Reese and teammate Allisha Gray to hit the Over on their scoring lines as Jordin Canada clears her assist total when the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries clash again at Chase Center on Monday, Oct. 19, at 8 p.m. ET on USA Network.<\/p>\n \u00a0TOP PICK I\u2019ll trade this prop up to 55%.<\/p>\n Atlanta Dream<\/a> superstar Angel Reese<\/a> got off to a tremendous start in Game 1, dropping 11 points in the first quarter and finishing the first half with 14 points on 5 of 9 shooting. Reese looked like she was on her way to a monster scoring night, but she went 0-for-2 in the second half and didn\u2019t score after the break.<\/p>\n In the postgame presser, Reese took accountability for her disappointing second half, noting it was her lack of aggression \u2014 not the Golden State Valkyries<\/a> defense \u2014 that held her scoring back.<\/p>\n Angel Reese on not taking a lot of shot attempts in the 2nd half: “I wasn’t aggressive enough with the ball…definitely gonna do a better job of that next game” https:\/\/t.co\/3ikrLV5MyO<\/p>\n \u2014 Oh No He Didn’t \ud83e\udd2f (@ohnohedidnt24) October 17, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Reese scored 15-plus points in 28 of 43 regular-season games and had reached that mark in four straight playoff games before Game 1. She\u2019s scored 14-plus points in three of four vs. GSV, and I expect her to be aggressive in Game 2.<\/p>\n Enjoying Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account Allisha Gray<\/a> was injured in Game 1 of the semifinals and logged only 11 minutes, but she scored 16-plus points in three healthy postseason games. She averaged a career-high 19 points per game and hit the Over on this line in 31 of 44 regular-season appearances.\u00a0<\/p>\n Gray returned for Game 1 of the finals and scored 19 points, and I\u2019ll trade this up to 17.5.\u00a0<\/p>\n I picked Atlanta to win Game 1, and the Dream held the lead entering the fourth quarter.\u00a0The Valkyries mounted a late charge and stole a win, holding Atlanta scoreless for the final 3:12.\u00a0<\/p>\n Atlanta can bounce back, as it went 10-4 straight up after a loss this season, the best mark in the league. A more aggressive Reese and the urgency to even up the series have me leaning toward the Dream to win Game 2.\u00a0<\/p>\n Dream vs Valkyries combo<\/p>\n Angel Reese Over 14.5 points Want more basketball combos? Check out our WNBA parlay picks<\/a> page!<\/p>\n Dream vs Valkyries player prop: Jordin Canada Over 6.5 assists<\/p>\n Given how productive Jordin Canada<\/a> has been, I\u2019ll trade her assists Over up to 7.5.\u00a0<\/p>\n Canada averaged a career-best 7.3 assists per game this season, dishing out seven or more in 24 of 43 contests. She\u2019s been red-hot in the playoffs, averaging 8.5 assists per game and hitting the Over in five of six games, including all three on the road.<\/p>\n Canada ranks behind only Caitlin Clark in assists per game and assist percentage (42.9%), and her 35.2 assist ratio is the best among players averaging 20-plus minutes per game.\u00a0<\/p>\n I expect Atlanta\u2019s offense to be more aggressive after failing to score in the final three-plus minutes of Game 1. Canada is at the helm, giving her a clear path to seven or more assists.<\/p>\n Dream vs Valkyries odds<\/p>\n Spread: Dream +1.5 | Valkyries -1.5 Dream vs Valkyries trend<\/p>\n Atlanta and Golden State have hit the game total Under in five of their last six head-to-head matchups. Find more WNBA betting trends<\/a>.<\/p>\n How to watch Dream vs Valkyries<\/p>\n Location Date Tip-off TV Dream vs Valkyries latest injuries<\/p>\n
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\nOct 18, 2026 , 05:58 PM ET<\/p>\n
Dream vs Valkyries prediction: Angel Reese Over 14.5 points<\/p>\n![\"Add](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1792369090_648_google-preferred-source-badge.png\"){kind=icon}
<\/a>Dream vs Valkyries combo<\/p>\n
\nAllisha Gray Over 15.5 points
\nDream moneyline<\/p>\n
\nMoneyline: Dream 44% | Valkyries 58%
\nOver\/Under: Over 152.5 | Under 152.5<\/p>\n
\nChase Center, San Francisco, CA<\/p>\n
\nMonday, Oct. 19, 2026<\/p>\n
\n8 p.m. ET<\/p>\n
\nUSA Network<\/p>\n