Mercury vs Valkyries
August 22, 2025 10:00 pm EDT
The Line: Mercury -5.5
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The Golden State Valkyries and Phoenix Mercury meet Friday 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 lost to the Dream and Mercury, and they play the Wings next. The Valkyries have won four of their last six games.
The Golden State Valkyries are averaging 80.5 points on 40.5 percent shooting and allowing 79.7 points on 40.8 percent shooting. Kayla Thornton is averaging 14 points and 7 rebounds, while Tiffany Hayes is averaging 11.9 points and 3 assists. Cecilia Zandalasini is the third double-digit scorer and Veronica Burton is grabbing 4.2 rebounds. The Golden State Valkyries are shooting 32.4 percent from beyond the arc and 81.4 percent from the free throw line. The Golden State Valkyries allowing 31.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.3 rebounds per game.
Phoenix Mercury Betting Preview
The Phoenix Mercury beat the Valkyries, lost to the Aces, and they play the Sparks next. The Mercury have won five of their last eight games.
The Phoenix Mercury are averaging 83 points on 43.2 percent shooting and allowing 80.2 points on 42.5 percent shooting. Satou Sabally is averaging 17.1 points and 6.6 rebounds, while Alyssa Thomas is averaging 16.1 points and 8.6 rebounds. Kahleah Copper is the third double-digit scorer and DeWanna Bonner is grabbing 4.4 rebounds. The Phoenix Mercury are shooting 33 percent from beyond the arc and 79.1 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Mercury are allowing 32.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.9 rebounds per game.
Mercury vs Valkyries Injury Report
The Valkyries will be without Kayla Thornton due to a knee injury. Monique Billings and Cecilia Zandalasini are also out. Iliana Rupert and Carla Leite are questionable.
The Mercury don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
Mercury vs Valkyries Prediction
I’m not comfortable laying big numbers with the Mercury and their inconsistent ways, especially when they played last night. However, the Valkyries aren’t as good on the road as they are at home, and they’re the most banged up team in the league. Even with sloppy play, losses in three of their last five games and playing last night, the Mercury should win this game. The Mercury beat the Valkyries a few days ago on the road. I’ll lay the points.
