The Golden State Valkyries and Seattle Storm meet Friday in WNBA action at the Climate Pledge Arena. Here’s a Storm vs Valkyries Prediction. This article will include a Storm vs Valkyries Pick.
Golden State Valkyries Betting Preview
The Golden State Valkyries need a win after splitting their last 10 games. The Valkyries have lost 3 straight road games.
The Golden State Valkyries are averaging 85.9 points on 40.8 percent shooting and allowing 80.5 points on 42.9 percent shooting. Gabby Williams is averaging 15.4 points and 3.9 rebounds, while Veronica Burton is averaging 14.7 points and 5.8 assists. Janelle Salaun is the third double-digit scorer, and Kayla Thornton is grabbing 5.4 rebounds. The Golden State Valkyries are shooting 37.9 percent from beyond the arc and 77.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Golden State Valkyries are allowing 37.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.3 rebounds per game.
Seattle Storm Betting Preview
The Seattle Storm need a win to snap a 7-game losing streak. The Seattle Storm have lost 5 of their last 7 home games.
The Seattle Storm are averaging 76.7 points on 40.7 percent shooting and allowing 83.6 points on 42.1 percent shooting. Dominique Malonga is averaging 14.8 points and 6 rebounds, while Natisha Hiedeman is averaging 13.9 points and 2.4 rebounds. Flau’jae Johnson is the third double-digit scorer, and Awa Fam is grabbing 4.8 rebounds. The Seattle Storm are shooting 32.5 percent from beyond the arc and 80.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Seattle Storm are allowing 29.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Seattle Storm will win
- The home team has won each of the Valkyries’ last four games.
- The Valkyries have lost four of their last five games following a home win.
- The home team has covered the spread in five of the Storm’s last six games.
- The Valkyries have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five night games following a home win.
Why the Golden State Valkyries will win
- The Valkyries have won each of their last 10 games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Storm have lost each of their last seven games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Valkyries have covered the spread in each of their last four road games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Storm have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven games at Climate Pledge Arena against teams that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Valkyries’ last eight games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Five of the Storm’s last six home games following a home loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
Seattle Storm Player Facts
- Natisha Hiedeman ranks T10th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per game (2.0) this season.
- Dominique Malonga leads all Seattle Storm players for points per 36 minutes (23.8) this season.
Golden State Valkyries Player Facts
- Kiah Stokes has recorded six games with 1+ assists and zero turnovers this season – equal-most of any player in the league.
- Veronica Burton has recorded two games with 5+ assists and zero turnovers this season – equal to the. Most of any player in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Seattle Storm rank 14th for opponent rebounds per game this season (37.4).
- The Seattle Storm rank 14th for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (10.6).
- The Golden State Valkyries rank 1st for assist-to-turnover ratio this season (1.9).
- The Golden State Valkyries rank 1st for opponent assist-to-turnover ratio this season (1.4).
Storm vs Valkyries Injury Report
Ezi Magbegor is out for the Storm with a foot injury. Taina Mair is out due to a coach’s decision.
The Valkyries don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
Storm vs Valkyries Prediction
The Valkyries are going to be favored because they’re the better team, and the Storm can’t buy a victory these days. However, this is a lot of points for a Valkyries team that’s not the same on the road as they are at home. Also, the lack of victories for the Storm doesn’t tell the whole story. The Storm have competed more lately and have covered 3 of their last 4 games. The Storm had their chances to upset the Sparks in their last effort. The defense continues to play hard, and they’re getting players back. The Storm aren’t as banged up as they’ve been. This is simply too many points. Give me the points with the home team.