The Golden State Valkyries and Toronto Tempo meet Wednesday in WNBA action at the Coca-Cola Coliseum. Here’s a Tempo vs Valkyries Prediction. This article will include a Tempo vs Valkyries Pick.
Golden State Valkyries Betting Preview
The Golden State Valkyries look for a win after winning 9 of their last 11 games. The Valkyries have won 3 of their last 4 road games.
The Golden State Valkyries are averaging 82 points on 41 percent shooting and allowing 76.8 points on 41.7 percent shooting. Gabby Williams is averaging 15.3 points and 3.6 rebounds, while Veronica Burton is averaging 12.3 points and 5.2 assists. Janelle Salaun is the third double-digit scorer, and Cecilia Zandalasini is grabbing 1.9 rebounds. The Golden State Valkyries are shooting 34.3 percent from beyond the arc and 76.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Golden State Valkyries are allowing 35.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.2 rebounds per game.
Toronto Tempo Betting Preview
The Toronto Tempo needs a win after losing 6 of its last 8 games. The Toronto Tempo has won 4 of its last 7 home games.
The Toronto Tempo is averaging 90.1 points on 44.2 percent shooting and allowing 91.8 points on 46.4 percent shooting. Marina Mabrey is averaging 21.1 points and 3.6 rebounds, while Brittney Sykes is averaging 20.1 points and 3.8 rebounds. Kiki Rice is the third double-digit scorer, and Isabelle Harrison is grabbing 6 rebounds. The Toronto Tempo is shooting 36.5 percent from beyond the arc and 82.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Tempo is allowing 32.6 percent shooting from deep and is grabbing 32.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Toronto Tempo will win
- The Tempo has covered the spread in four of their last five night games.
- The Valkyries have failed to cover the spread in three of their last four night games against teams that held a losing record.
Why the Golden State Valkyries will win
- The Valkyries have won each of their last 11 games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Tempo has lost three of its last four home games.
- The Valkyries have covered the spread in each of their last six night games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Tempo has failed to cover the spread in three of its last four games at Coca-Cola Coliseum.
Total Points Facts
- Eleven of the Tempo’s last 12 night games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Six of the Valkyries’ last seven games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Toronto Tempo Player Facts
- Nyara Sabally is one of only six qualified players in the league averaging at least 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks per game this season.
- Isabelle Harrison is one of only 20 players in the league averaging at least 1.0 steals and 0.5 blocks this season.
Golden State Valkyries Player Facts
- Gabby Williams ranks 6th amongst qualified players for steals per 36 minutes (2.2) this season.
- Kayla Thornton ranks 8th in the league for plus-minus (+119) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Toronto Tempo ranks 14th for opponent field goals made per game this season (32.5).
- The Toronto Tempo ranks 14th for defensive rating this season (111.9).
- The Golden State Valkyries rank 1st for turnovers per game this season (11.0).
- The Golden State Valkyries rank 1st for three-point field goals made per game this season (10.7).
Tempo vs Valkyries Injury Report
Kiki Rice is out for the Tempo with an ankle injury. Brittney Sykes is out with a foot injury. Temi Fagbenle is out due to a concussion.
The Valkyries don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
Tempo vs Valkyries Prediction
The Tempo continues to struggle defensively, and they’re severely banged up. It’s often Mabrey or bust, and that’s just not going to be good enough against a team like the Valkyries that blitzes defensively and forces turnovers. The Valkyries also overall are as hot as any team in the league, and you can see the confidence building. This is no longer just a cute, fun team. The Valkyries are putting themselves in the contender conversation. Thick line, especially on the road, but I’m going to lay it.