The betting odds are in Golden State’s favor. The Valkyries open their WNBA Finals run against the Dream as slight favorites at -115 to Atlanta’s -105.
The matchup was a long shot a year ago. Golden State emerged from July’s All-Star Weekend at +800 and Atlanta at +1500 before favorites Minnesota and Las Vegas subsequently made postseason exits.
The Valkyries received the fourth-most title bets (10.5%) via BetMGM, edging the fifth-place Dream (7.5%). Meanwhile, Indiana stole the pre-playoffs show with 25.1%.
Golden State’s DPOY runner-up Gabby Williams leads the Finals MVP odds at +100. She looms over Atlanta trio Angel Reese (+400), Allisha Gray (+600), and Rhyne Howard (+650).
The Dream returns for its fourth finals after falling in 2010, 2011, and 2013, while this marks the debut appearance for the second-year Valkyries. The series setting the stage for a first-ever Finals MVP winner.
