The Las Vegas Aces and Golden State Valkyries meet Sunday in WNBA action 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 need a win after losing their last 2 games. The Aces have won 4 of their last 5 road games.
The Las Vegas Aces are averaging 91 points on 49.3 percent shooting and allowing 88.6 points on 43.5 percent shooting. A’ja Wilson is averaging 24.3 points and 7.1 rebounds, while Chennedy Carter is averaging 19.1 points and 2.6 rebounds. Chelsea Gray is the third double-digit scorer, and NaLyssa Smith is dishing out 1 assist. The Las Vegas Aces are shooting 34.7 percent from beyond the arc and 72.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Las Vegas Aces are allowing 36.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.3 rebounds per game.
Golden State Valkyries Betting Preview
The Golden State Valkyries look for a third straight win while making an early statement. The Valkyries have won 11 of their last 15 regular-season games.
The Golden State Valkyries are averaging 86.4 points on 41.2 percent shooting and allowing 78 points on 41.7 percent shooting. Veronica Burton is averaging 15.9 points and 3.3 rebounds, while Gabby Williams is averaging 14.3 points and 2.9 assists. Janelle Salaun is the third double-digit scorer, and Kayla Thornton is grabbing 5 rebounds. The Golden State Valkyries are shooting 36.7 percent from beyond the arc and 74.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Golden State Valkyries are allowing 34.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Golden State Valkyries will win
- The Aces have lost three of their last four games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- The Valkyries have won three of their last four games as home underdogs following a home win.
- The Aces have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games.
- The Valkyries have covered the spread in each of their last three games against Western Conference opponents.
Why the Las Vegas Aces will win
- The Aces have won each of their last nine day games following a road loss.
- The Valkyries have lost 11 of their last 12 games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Aces have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games as road favorites following a road loss.
- The Valkyries have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games following a home win.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Aces’ last seven road games against Western Conference opponents has gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Valkyries’ last seven games as underdogs following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.
Golden State Valkyries Player Facts
- Veronica Burton has recorded two games with 4+ assists and zero turnovers this season – equal to the most of any player in the league.
- Kiah Stokes ranks last amongst 57 qualified players for free-throw percentage (50.0%) this season.
Las Vegas Aces Player Facts
- A’ja Wilson ranks 1st amongst qualified players for 3P% (64.3%) this season.
- NaLyssa Smith ranks 1st amongst qualified players for FG% (70.5%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Golden State Valkyries rank 1st for opponent points per game this season (78.0).
- The Golden State Valkyries rank 14th for steals per game this season (6.3).
- The Las Vegas Aces rank 1st for blocks per game this season (7.1).
- The Las Vegas Aces rank 1st for opponent blocks per game this season (2.9).
Valkyries vs Aces Injury Report
The Valkyries don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
The Aces will be without Dana Evans due to a leg injury. Jewell Loyd is questionable with a leg injury.
Valkyries vs Aces Prediction
I love the Valkyries as much as the next guy, as this team scraps at both ends of the floor. It’s a dog fight every night. The Valkyries also have the best home court in the league, and you know they’ll be out for this one. Statement game. However, the Aces are still the Aces, and it’s not often you get them with soft numbers. The Aces have covered 7 of their last 9 games when favorites of 3 or fewer points.
Also, the Aces are coming off two straight losses, and Becky Hammon lost it with the media after a loss to Dallas, complaining about a lack of foul calls. This will be an Aces team that’s dialed in and eager to bounce back. I’d need more points to seriously consider Golden State, as this just feels like a bad spot.