The Golden State Valkyries and Connecticut Sun meet Wednesday 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 for a win after winning 16 of their last 20 games. The Valkyries have won 8 of their last 10 road games.
The Golden State Valkyries are averaging 82.5 points on 42.1 percent shooting and allowing 76.3 points on 42.5 percent shooting. Gabby Williams is averaging 14.4 points and 3.3 rebounds, while Janelle Salaun is averaging 13.1 points and 1.3 assists. Veronica Burton is the third double-digit scorer, and Tiffany Hayes is grabbing 2 rebounds. The Golden State Valkyries are shooting 34.5 percent from beyond the arc and 77.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Golden State Valkyries are allowing 34.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.5 rebounds per game.
Connecticut Sun Betting Preview
The Connecticut Sun need a win to rebound from this awful 10-27 record. The Sun have lost 32 of their last 43 regular-season games.
The Connecticut Sun are averaging 79.2 points on 42.8 percent shooting and allowing 86.9 points on 46.1 percent shooting. Brittney Griner is averaging 13.2 points and 2.5 assists, while Leila Lacan is averaging 11.6 points and 1.9 rebounds. Olivia Nelson-Ododa is grabbing 6 rebounds, and Aaliyah Edwards is dishing out 0.9 assists. The Connecticut Sun is shooting 29.6 percent from beyond the arc and 70.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Connecticut Sun is allowing 35.4 percent shooting from deep and is grabbing 32.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Connecticut Sun will win
- The home team has won 10 of the Sun’s last 12 games.
- The Sun have covered the spread in seven of their last eight home games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Valkyries have failed to cover the spread in each of their last three road games against teams that held a losing record.
Why the Golden State Valkyries will win
- The Sun have lost each of their last eight games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Valkyries have won each of their last seven night games following a road win.
- The Sun have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight night games at Mohegan Sun Arena following a home win.
- The Valkyries have covered the spread in each of their last three games as favorites against the Sun.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Valkyries’ last six games have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Sun’s last five home games has gone UNDER the total points line.
Connecticut Sun Player Facts
- Aaliyah Edwards leads all Connecticut Sun players for points per 36 minutes (19.5) this season.
- Diamond Miller leads all Connecticut Sun players for three-pointers per 36 minutes (1.9) this season.
Golden State Valkyries Player Facts
- Gabby Williams ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for steals per 36 minutes (2.4) this season.
- Janelle Salaün ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per 36 minutes (3.9) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Connecticut Sun are the only team to rank in the top-three for both steals and blocks per game this season.
- The Connecticut Sun have suffered the largest comeback loss after Q1 this season – led by -14 points @ Chicago Sky on June 5.
- The Golden State Valkyries rank T14th for assists per game this season (19.1).
- The Golden State Valkyries rank 1st for opponent assists per game this season (18.3).
Sun vs Valkyries Injury Report
The Sun didn’t submit their injury report at the time of this writing.
The Valkyries don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
Sun vs Valkyries Prediction
The Sun are an annoying team. We’ve given them looks in the underdog role at times, and they always get smoked. We faded them yesterday, and they upset the Sky outright. I’m not falling for it. The Sun suck, and they’re on the end of a back-to-back. The Valkyries are in a bit of a letdown spot after beating the Lynx, but they have the rest advantage, and they’ve waxed the Sun twice this season. I’m going to bank on the better team getting the job done yet again. Thick number, but what can you do? It’s Valkyries or pass for me.