The Golden State Valkyries and Las Vegas Aces meet Saturday in WNBA action at the Michelob ULTRA Arena. Here’s an Aces vs Valkyries Prediction. This article will include an Aces vs Valkyries Pick.
Golden State Valkyries Betting Preview
The Golden State Valkyries have yet to lose back-to-back games this season. The Valkyries have won and split their last 4 road games.
The Golden State Valkyries are averaging 86.5 points on 40.7 percent shooting and allowing 80.1 points on 42.5 percent shooting. Janelle Salaun is averaging 14.2 points and 3.8 rebounds, while Veronica Burton is averaging 13.6 points and 5.8 assists. Gabby Williams is the third double-digit scorer, and Kayla Thornton is grabbing 5.2 rebounds. The Golden State Valkyries are shooting 38.9 percent from beyond the arc and 77 percent from the free-throw line. The Golden State Valkyries are allowing 36.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.5 rebounds per game.
Las Vegas Aces Betting Preview
The Las Vegas Aces look for a win after winning 6 of their last 8 games. The Aces have yet to win a home game this season.
The Las Vegas Aces are averaging 89.7 points on 48.7 percent shooting and allowing 85.6 points on 41.1 percent shooting. A’ja Wilson is averaging 24.8 points and 8.9 rebounds, while Chennedy Carter is averaging 17.5 points and 2.4 rebounds. Jackie Young is the third double-digit scorer, and NaLyssa Smith is dishing out 0.9 assists. The Las Vegas Aces are shooting 34.7 percent from beyond the arc and 72.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Las Vegas Aces are allowing 36.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Las Vegas Aces will win
- The Valkyries have lost each of their last nine games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- The Aces have won each of their last seven games at Michelob Ultra Arena against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Aces have covered the spread in five of their last six day games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Valkyries have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five day games against Western Conference opponents.
Why the Golden State Valkyries will win
- The Aces have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six Saturday home games.
- The Valkyries have covered the spread in four of their last five games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Aces’ last eight day games at Michelob Ultra Arena have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Valkyries’ last five games against Western Conference opponents has gone OVER the total points line.
Las Vegas Aces Player Facts
- Chelsea Gray ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for assists per 36 minutes (8.2) this season.
- Jackie Young ranks 5th amongst qualified players for assists per game (6.4) this season.
Golden State Valkyries Player Facts
- Veronica Burton has recorded two games with 4+ assists and zero turnovers this season – equal to the most of any player in the league.
- Cecilia Zandalasini ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per 36 minutes (4.1) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Las Vegas Aces rank 14th for opponent turnovers per game this season (13.0).
- The Las Vegas Aces rank 14th for opponent three-point percentage this season (36.9%).
- The Golden State Valkyries rank 1st for three-point percentage this season (38.9%).
- The Golden State Valkyries rank 1st for three-point field goals made per game this season (12.4).
Aces vs Valkyries Injury Report
The Aces will be without Dana Evans due to a leg injury. Chennedy Carter is out with a leg injury. Jewell Loyd is questionable with a leg injury.
The Valkyries don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
Aces vs Valkyries Prediction
The Valkyries continue to grow on me as they’re scrappy defensively and shoot the three-ball well. The Valkyries are a good team that’s moving up the pecking order. However, the Aces are due for some home success, and all of these road wins are only making them stronger. We saw the Aces beat the Valkyries by 10 points last week on the road. The Aces have won 4 straight games against the Valkyries overall, and the average margin of victory in those games was 11 points. The line feels soft here mainly due to some of Las Vegas injuries. There’s still enough. I’ll lay the number with the Aces.