Mercury vs Valkyries
June 5, 2025 10:00 pm EDT
The Line: Mercury -5
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The Golden State Valkyries and Phoenix Mercury meet Thursday in WNBA action at the PHX Arena. Here’s a Mercury vs Valkyries Prediction. This article will include a Mercury vs Valkyries Pick.
Golden State Valkyries Betting Preview
The Golden State Valkyries need a win to snap a three-game losing streak. The Valkyries have lost two of their first three road games.
The Golden State Valkyries are averaging 74 points on 36.8 percent shooting and allowing 82.3 points on 42.9 percent shooting. Kayla Thornton is averaging 12 points and 6.3 rebounds, while Veronica Burton is averaging 12 points and 4.2 assists. Janelle Salaun is the third double-digit scorer and Tiffany Hayes is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Golden State Valkyries are shooting 27.5 percent from beyond the arc and 81.2 percent from the free throw line. The Golden State Valkyries allowing 37.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36 rebounds per game.
Phoenix Mercury Betting Preview
The Phoenix Mercury look for a win after splitting their last six games. The Mercury have won four of their first five home games.
The Phoenix Mercury are averaging 78 points on 41.2 percent shooting and allowing 77 points on 41.7 percent shooting. Satou Sabally is averaging 20.5 points and 8.1 rebounds, while Alyssa Thomas is averaging 15.2 points and 7.6 rebounds. Monique Akoa Makani is dishing 2.3 assists and Kitija Laksa is grabbing 1.6 rebounds. The Phoenix Mercury are shooting 30.8 percent from beyond the arc and 76.4 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Mercury are allowing 29.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.6 rebounds per game.
Mercury vs Valkyries Injury Report
The Mercury will be without Natasha Mack, Megan McConnell, Alyssa Thomas, and Kahleah Copper. Sami Whitcomb is probable despite a foot injury.
Tiffany Hayes is questionable for the Valkyries due to a face injury.
Mercury vs Valkyries Prediction
You can make a case for Golden State when you consider how banged up the Mercury are. However, the Valkyries are looking more and more like a team in its first season, as they’ve lost three straight and the defense is heading in the wrong direction. There’s also a chance the Valkyries could be without their best player in Hayes. The Mercury have been terrific at home and they have the offensive firepower to give a struggling Valkyries fits. The line is reasonable. Give me the Mercury.
