Sky vs Valkyries Prediction 8-1-25 WNBA Picks

The Golden State Valkyries and Chicago Sky meet Friday in WNBA action at the Wintrust Arena. Here’s a Sky vs Valkyries Prediction. This article will include a Sky vs Valkyries Pick.

Golden State Valkyries Betting Preview

The Golden State Valkyries look for a win after winning three of their last four games. The Valkyries have lost six of their last nine road games.

The Golden State Valkyries are averaging 78.7 points on 40.3 percent shooting and allowing 78.5 points on 40.5 percent shooting. Kayla Thornton is averaging 14 points and 7 rebounds, while Tiffany Hayes is averaging 12.7 points and 2.9 assists. Veronica Burton is the third double-digit scorer and Janelle Salaun is grabbing 4.6 rebounds. The Golden State Valkyries are shooting 31.5 percent from beyond the arc and 79.8 percent from the free throw line. The Golden State Valkyries allowing 33.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37.8 rebounds per game.

Chicago Sky Betting Preview

The Chicago Sky look to snap a six-game losing streak. The Sky have lost four straight home games.

The Chicago Sky are averaging 77.2 points on 41.9 percent shooting and allowing 87.7 points on 45.2 percent shooting. Angel Reese is averaging 14.2 points and 12.6 rebounds, while Ariel Atkins is averaging 13.9 points and 3.1 rebounds. Kamilla Cardoso is the third double-digit scorer and Rachel Banham is grabbing 1.3 rebounds. The Chicago Sky are shooting 33.7 percent from beyond the arc and 77.5 percent from the free throw line. The Chicago Sky are allowing 37.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.2 rebounds per game.

Sky vs Valkyries Injury Report

Courtney Vandersloot is out for the Sky due to a torn ACL. Ariel Atkins and Angel Reese are out. Hailey Van Lith, Michaela Onyenwere, and Sevgi Uzun are questionable.

The Valkyries will be without Kayla Thornton due to a knee injury. Monique Billings is out with an ankle injury. Cecilia Zandalasini is out with a foot injury.

Sky vs Valkyries Prediction

This is a weird game to cap after seeing these lengthy injury reports, but I have to side with the Valkyries. The Sky aren’t good at full strength, and they’re not going to be any better without Reese, Atkins, and potentially others. The Valkyries are coming off big road upsets over the Mystics and Dream, and this is a game they should win. The Valkyries can’t allow this progress to be ruined if they’re serious about making the playoffs. The Sky are banged up and a mess defensively. I’ll lay the points with the Valkyries.