The Las Vegas Aces and Golden State Valkyries meet Tuesday in the WNBA playoffs at the Chase Center. Here’s a Valkyries vs. Aces Prediction. This article will include a Valkyries vs. Aces Pick.
Las Vegas Aces Betting Preview
The Las Vegas Aces haven’t lost back-to-back games since August 18. The Aces have lost 4 of their last 7 road games.
The Las Vegas Aces are averaging 86.3 points on 45.4 percent shooting and allowing 84.5 points on 43.2 percent shooting. A’ja Wilson is averaging 30 points and 9.8 rebounds, while Jackie Young is averaging 20.3 points and 4.5 rebounds. Chelsea Gray is the third double-digit scorer, and Stephanie Talbot is dishing out 2 assists. The Las Vegas Aces are shooting 37.5 percent from beyond the arc and 82.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Las Vegas Aces are allowing 33.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30 rebounds per game.
Golden State Valkyries Betting Preview
The Golden State Valkyries look to take a quick 2-0 series lead. The Valkyries have won 13 of their last 15 home games.
The Golden State Valkyries are averaging 88 points on 42 percent shooting and allowing 80.3 points on 43.7 percent shooting. Gabby Williams is averaging 25 points and 6 rebounds, while Tiffany Hayes is averaging 12 points and 2 assists. Veronica Burton is the third double-digit scorer, and Cecilia Zandalasini is grabbing 1.5 rebounds. The Golden State Valkyries are shooting 39.7 percent from beyond the arc and 82.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Golden State Valkyries are allowing 37.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 38.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Golden State Valkyries will win
- The Valkyries have won nine of their last 10 games at Chase Center.
- The Aces have lost four of their last five road semi-final games.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of the Aces’ last four games.
- The Aces have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six road Semi-Finals games.
Why the Las Vegas Aces will win
- The Aces have won each of their last seven night games following a road loss.
- The Valkyries have lost three of their last four night games following a home win.
- The Aces have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games following a road loss.
- The Valkyries have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five night games.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Valkyries’ last eight games at Chase Center have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Eight of the Aces’ last 10 playoff games have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Golden State Valkyries rank 1st for opponent assists per game this season (18.2).
- The Golden State Valkyries rank 1st for opponent steals per game this season (5.7).
- The Las Vegas Aces are the only team to rank in the top three for both points and assists per game this season.
- Six different Las Vegas Aces players have scored 25+ points in a game this season- the most in the league.
Valkyries vs Aces Injury Report
NaLyssa Smith is out for the Aces with a leg injury. Dana Evans is doubtful with a knee injury.
The Valkyries don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
Valkyries vs Aces Prediction
The Valkyries deserve to be favored at home, where they’ve been ridiculous all season. That Valkyries defense is no joke. However, I still have a hard time leaving a free bucket on the table with the Aces, a championship roster that’s risen to the occasion time and time again over the years. The Aces have won 6 of the last 7 games against the Valkyries. Becky Hammon also looked annoyed during her presser, and you know she’s going to chew into her team to get the best out of them. I’ll grab the bucket with Vegas.