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 15 of their last 18 games. The Valkyries have won 7 of their last 8 road games.
The Golden State Valkyries are averaging 82.9 points on 42.2 percent shooting and allowing 76.7 points on 42.8 percent shooting. Gabby Williams is averaging 14.8 points and 3.3 rebounds, while Janelle Salaun is averaging 13.1 points and 1.2 assists. Veronica Burton is the third double-digit scorer, and Tiffany Hayes is grabbing 1.8 rebounds. The Golden State Valkyries are shooting 34.7 percent from beyond the arc and 77.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Golden State Valkyries are allowing 33.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.4 rebounds per game.
Chicago Sky Betting Preview
The Chicago Sky look for a win after splitting their last 12 games. The Sky have won 6 of their last 8 home games.
The Chicago Sky are averaging 87.7 points on 44.3 percent shooting and allowing 89.8 points on 44.7 percent shooting. Kamilla Cardoso is averaging 14.8 points and 8.8 rebounds, while Sydney Taylor is averaging 14.5 points and 1.6 rebounds. Skylar Diggins is the third double-digit scorer, and Natasha Cloud is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Chicago Sky are shooting 32.1 percent from beyond the arc and 76.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Sky are allowing 31.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Chicago Sky will win
- The Sky have won six of their last seven night games at Wintrust Arena.
- The Sky have covered the spread in 10 of their last 11 games at Wintrust Arena.
Why the Golden State Valkyries will win
- The Sky have lost each of their last 10 home games after winning as underdogs.
- The Valkyries have won 18 of their last 19 night games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Sky have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games as home underdogs after winning as underdogs.
- The Valkyries have covered the spread in five of their last six games as road favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Valkyries’ last four road games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Four of the Sky’s last five home games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Chicago Sky Player Facts
- Natasha Cloud is one of only seven players in the league to have recorded 9+ assists without a turnover in a game this season.
- Courtney Vandersloot leads all Chicago Sky players for assists per 36 minutes (8.3) this season.
Golden State Valkyries Player Facts
- Kiah Stokes has recorded 15 games with 1+ assists and zero turnovers this season – most of any player in the league.
- Janelle Salaün ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per 36 minutes (4.0) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Chicago Sky rank 1st for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (7.6).
- The Chicago Sky rank 14th for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (23.7).
- The Golden State Valkyries rank 1st for turnovers per game this season (11.4).
- The Golden State Valkyries rank 1st for three-point field goals made per game this season (10.7).
Sky vs Valkyries Injury Report
The Valkyries don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
The Sky will be without Rickea Jackson due to a knee injury. Skylar Diggins is out with a knee injury. DiJonai Carrington is out with a foot issue. Aicha Coulibaly is questionable with a knee injury.
Sky vs Valkyries Prediction
We’ve cashed a lot on the Sky this season, and they’ve been great at home as of late. However, the Valkyries are fresh off a disappointing showing against the Lynx, which sets up a bad spot for the Sky. Also, Chicago won’t have Carrington, who has played a big role off the bench for this team’s recent success. When the Valkyries and Sky met a week ago, Golden State won by 20 points. The Sky are banged up again and facing a Valkyries side that’s eager to bounce back. I have to lay the points with the Valkyries.