The Golden State Valkyries and Connecticut Sun meet Friday in WNBA action at the Mohegan Sun Arena. Here’s a Sun vs Valkyries Prediction. This article will include a Sun vs Valkyries Pick.
Golden State Valkyries Betting Preview
The Golden State Valkyries look to build on their 6-game winning streak. The Valkyries have won 4 of their last 5 road games.
The Golden State Valkyries are averaging 82.1 points on 41.2 percent shooting and allowing 76.7 points on 41.9 percent shooting. Gabby Williams is averaging 15 points and 3.5 rebounds, while Janelle Salaun is averaging 12.9 points and 1 assist. Veronica Burton is the third double-digit scorer, and Cecilia Zandalasini is grabbing 1.8 rebounds. The Golden State Valkyries are shooting 34.4 percent from beyond the arc and 76.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Golden State Valkyries are allowing 34.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.1 rebounds per game.
Connecticut Sun Betting Preview
The Connecticut Sun need a win to rebound from this awful 5-17 record. The Sun have lost 22 of their last 28 regular-season games.
The Connecticut Sun are averaging 80 points on 43.1 percent shooting and allowing 86.7 points on 45.6 percent shooting. Brittney Griner is averaging 13.5 points and 2.4 assists, while Leila Lacan is averaging 12.7 points and 1.6 rebounds. Aneesah Morrow is the third double-digit scorer, and Aaliyah Edwards is dishing out 0.9 assists. The Connecticut Sun is shooting 27.9 percent from beyond the arc and 68.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Connecticut Sun is allowing 35.6 percent shooting from deep and is grabbing 33.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Connecticut Sun will win
- The underdogs have won five of the Suns’ last seven games.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in 10 of the Sun’s last 11 games.
- The Valkyries have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five night games against teams that held a losing record.
Why the Golden State Valkyries will win
- The Valkyries have won each of their last 12 games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Sun have lost 17 of their last 19 night games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Valkyries have covered the spread in six of their last seven night games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Valkyries’ last eight night games have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Three of the Sun’s last four home games following a home loss have gone OVER the total points line.
Connecticut Sun Player Facts
- Diamond Miller ranks last amongst 45 qualified players for three-point field-goal percentage (25.0%) this season.
- Olivia Nelson-Ododa is one of only six players to have made 6+ field goals without a miss in a game this season.
Golden State Valkyries Player Facts
- Janelle Salaün ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per 36 minutes (4.0) this season.
- Kayla Thornton ranks 8th in the league for plus-minus (+122) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Connecticut Sun have suffered the largest comeback loss after Q1 this season – led by -14 points @ Chicago Sky on June 5.
- The Connecticut Sun rank 14th for net rating this season (-8.3).
- The Golden State Valkyries rank 1st for turnovers per game this season (11.3).
- The Golden State Valkyries rank 1st for three-point field goals made per game this season (10.7).
Sun vs Valkyries Injury Report
Aneesah Morrow is out for the Sun due to conditioning issues. Brittney Griner is out with a quad strain. Saniya Rivers is out with an ankle sprain.
Gabby Williams is questionable for the Valkyries with a back contusion.
Sun vs Valkyries Prediction
This line feels a bit soft because there’s a chance Gabby won’t suit up for Golden State. However, the Sun are comfortably the worst team in the W and won’t have Morrow, Griner, or Rivers. Think of how awful the Sun have been all season and picture a worse team than that due to missing bodies. Back in May, the Valkyries beat the Sun by 27 points, and it’s fair to say they’re a better, more confident version now. Regardless of the status of Gabby, I have no use for the Sun. Give me the Valkyries in a blowout road win.