The Indiana Fever and Golden State Valkyries meet Thursday in WNBA action at the Chase Center. Here’s a Valkyries vs Fever Prediction. This article will include a Valkyries vs Fever Pick.
Indiana Fever Betting Preview
The Indiana Fever look to build on their three-game winning streak. The Fever have won their only road game this season.
The Indiana Fever are averaging 93.7 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 87 points on 46.4 percent shooting. Caitlin Clark is averaging 23.8 points and 9 assists, while Kelsey Mitchell is averaging 22.3 points and 0.8 rebounds. Aliyah Boston is the third double-digit scorer, and Sophie Cunningham is dishing 1.3 assists. The Indiana Fever are shooting 33.3 percent from beyond the arc and 82.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Fever are allowing 31.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33 rebounds per game.
Golden State Valkyries Betting Preview
The Golden State Valkyries look for a third home win to improve to 5-2 on the year. The Valkyries have won 10 of their last 14 regular-season games.
The Golden State Valkyries are averaging 85.8 points on 40.5 percent shooting and allowing 76.3 points on 41.8 percent shooting. Veronica Burton is averaging 14.3 points and 2.8 rebounds, while Gabby Williams is averaging 13.5 points and 2.3 assists. Janelle Salaun is the third double-digit scorer, and Kayla Thornton is grabbing 5.3 rebounds. The Golden State Valkyries are shooting 36.6 percent from beyond the arc and 75.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Golden State Valkyries are allowing 35.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Golden State Valkyries will win
- The Fever have lost six of their last seven road games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Valkyries have won four of their last five home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Valkyries have covered the spread in six of their last seven games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Fever have failed to cover the spread in three of their last four games as underdogs.
Why the Indiana Fever will win
- The Fever have won each of their last four games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Valkyries have lost seven of their last nine games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Valkyries have failed to cover the spread in each of their last three games following a home win.
- The Fever have covered the spread in four of their last five night games following a home win.
Total Points Facts
- Six of the Fever’s last seven road games against Western Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Three of the Valkyries’ last four home games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Golden State Valkyries Player Facts
- Kiah Stokes is the only player in the league to have recorded 5+ blocks in a game this season.
- Veronica Burton has recorded two games with 4+ assists and zero turnovers this season – equal-most of any player in the league.
Indiana Fever Player Facts
- Caitlin Clark ranks 1st amongst qualified players for assists per game (9.0) this season.
- Aliyah Boston recorded a equal-season-high 16 rebounds last game.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Golden State Valkyries rank 1st for opponent points per game this season (76.3).
- The Golden State Valkyries rank 1st for point differential per game this season (+9.5).
- The Indiana Fever rank 1st for points per game this season (93.7).
- The Indiana Fever rank 1st for opponent assists per game this season (15.7).
Valkyries vs Fever Injury Report
The Valkyries don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
Caitlin Clark is probable for the Fever despite a back issue. Bree Hall is probable despite an illness.
Valkyries vs Fever Prediction
The Fever are going to get the love because they’re the public team with the most popular player in the league. The value is with the Valkyries and the free bucket. One, the Fever are still shaky at best defensively, and they’ve played 5 of their first 6 games at home. The Fever have gotten fat and happy with endless home games.
The Valkyries have the best home crowd in the league, and they have a defense that blitzes. If the Fever don’t take care of the ball or don’t defend, this game could get ugly. The Valkyries have done nothing but win games since the end of last season, and they’ve won 3 of their 4 games against the Fever. I expect the Valkyries to win outright. Give me the bucket anyway.