The Finale: Game 3 — Expert Picks for the WNBA Finals (10/21)
Written by: Varun Sharma
Last Update: Wed Oct 21, 2026, 4:47 pm ET
Read Time: 4 minutes
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After questions surrounding about the location for Game 3 of the WNBA Finals, the Atlanta Dream are set to host the Golden State Valkyries at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Dream evened up the series at 1-1 after taking Game 2 in the Bay. Angel Reese became the youngest player in WNBA history to record a 30/15 game in the WNBA Finals and helped propel the Dream to a 14-point win over the dominant Valkyries.
Golden State came out flat in the 3rd quarter and the dream kept their foot firmly on the gas. Atlanta would outscore Golden State 21-9 in the 3rd and they never looked back.
Atlanta stole home court, but now they can protect it?
Without wasting anymore time, let's jump right into Game 2 of the WNBA Finals.
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Game Information
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Matchup Information
- Location: State Farm Arena; Atlanta, Georgia
- Date: Wednesday, October 21st, 2026
- Tipoff: 8:00 PM EST
Leading Scorer Matchup (Postseason)
- Golden State Valkyries: Gabby Williams (22.0 PPG | 4.4 RPG | 3.4 APG)
- Atlanta Dream: Angel Reese (19.1 PPG | 10.0 RPG | 1.9 APG)
Betting Odds
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Game 1 Best Bets
Kiah Stokes o7.5 Rebounds (+102) | Lucky Rebel
I hate to beat a dead horse, but if the Valkyries can't keep the dream off the glass; they are going to lose this series. Kiah Stokes has been Golden State's best rebounder this year, she averaged 5.8 rebounds per game in the regular season and in the postseason that's jumped to 9.4 per game.
The Valkyries 2nd leading rebounder is Kayla Thornton and she's averaging half as many rebounds (4.9). Stokes had 11 rebounds in Game 2, 2 on the offensive glass and she didn't have a single shot attempt.
Stokes lead the team in minutes (30) and I'm guessing it's because she's their best chance at limiting Atlanta on the glass. The Dream finished with 8 offensive rebounds, 17 second chance points and gave up 24 points in the paint.
Stokes is an WNBA Champion and my guess is that experience is something we see the Valkyries lean on tonight, especially at the risk of going down 2 games to 1.
Angel Reese o11.5 Rebounds (-108) | Lucky Rebel
Angel Reese played 34 minutes in Game 2, 35 minutes in Game 1 and she's averaging 34 minutes per game so far in the postseason. She's been incredible, averaging 19.1 points, 10.0 rebounds and 3.6 combined blocks/steals in her first ever postseason.
Reese has been a menace on the glass through two games. She's grabbed a total of 28 rebounds through the first two games and 9 offensive rebounds.
This season, with Reese on the floor the Dream have a defensive rating of 101.9. When she's off the floor it jumps to 114.9. That's a net difference of -13 and it's why she won her first ever Defensive Player of the Year Award.
The Dream need Reese on the glass for them to be at their best. Like I mentioned above, the Dream had 17 second chance points and that was 10 more than the Valkyries. If they can continue to generate extra possessions, while simultaneously limiting second chance opportunities for the Valk; things could get scary.
Angel's been on a different planet this year and while yes, I have bet on her in every game of this series; she's yet to let me down.
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