The Golden State Valkyries and Portland Fire meet Tuesday in WNBA action at the Moda Center. Here’s a Fire vs. Valkyries Prediction. This article will include a Fire vs. Valkyries Pick.
Golden State Valkyries Betting Preview
The Golden State Valkyries look for a win after winning 21 of their last 25 games. The Valkyries have won 4 straight road games.
The Golden State Valkyries are averaging 82.3 points on 42.4 percent shooting and allowing 74.8 points on 41.5 percent shooting. Gabby Williams is averaging 14.3 points and 3.3 rebounds, while Janelle Salaun is averaging 12.9 points and 1.2 assists. Veronica Burton is the third double-digit scorer, and Tiffany Hayes is grabbing 2.1 rebounds. The Golden State Valkyries are shooting 34.7 percent from beyond the arc and 77.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Golden State Valkyries are allowing 32.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.1 rebounds per game.
Portland Fire Betting Preview
The Portland Fire look for a win after losing 7 of their last 8 games. The Fire have lost 4 straight home games.
The Portland Fire are averaging 86.2 points on 45 percent shooting and allowing 91.2 points on 46.6 percent shooting. Carla Leite is averaging 16 points and 6.3 assists, while Bridget Carleton is averaging 14.3 points and 4.5 rebounds. Megan DiLeo is the third double-digit scorer, and Emily Engstler is grabbing 5.6 rebounds. The Portland Fire is shooting 34.5 percent from beyond the arc and 80.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Portland Fire is allowing 35.3 percent shooting from deep and is grabbing 30.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Portland Fire will win
- The Fire have covered the spread in four of their last five games at Moda Center against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
Why the Golden State Valkyries will win
- The Fire have lost each of their last eight night games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Valkyries have won 21 of their last 23 games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Fire have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Valkyries have covered the spread in each of their last five night games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Valkyries’ last nine night games have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Fire’s last five games at Moda Center following a road loss have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Portland Fire have recorded the longest home losing streak in the WNBA this season (4 games).
- The Portland Fire rank 14th for rebound percentage this season (47.1%).
- The Golden State Valkyries rank 1st for opponent assists per game this season (18.1).
- The Golden State Valkyries rank 1st for opponent steals per game this season (5.8).
Fire vs Valkyries Injury Report
Sania Feagin is out for the Fire with a knee injury. Teja Oblak is out with a knee injury. Holly Winterburn is questionable with a lumbar spine issue. Bridget Carleton is questionable with an ankle issue. Jordan Harrison is probable despite an ankle issue.
The Valkyries didn’t release their injury report at the time of this writing.
Fire vs Valkyries Prediction
The Fire play harder than their record indicates, but it’s tough to overcome all of their injuries. This team is missing a lot of production, and they’re going up against the Valkyries, who are fighting for the top seed and have a defense that’s humming. The Fire and Valkyries played four days ago, and Golden State won by 16 points. The Valkyries are 3-0 SU and ATS against the Fire this season. Big number, but for good reason. This should get ugly. Give me the Valkyries in a road beatdown.