The Portland Fire and Golden State Valkyries meet Tuesday in WNBA action at the Chase Center. Here’s a Valkyries vs Fire Prediction. This article will include a Valkyries vs Fire Pick.
Portland Fire Betting Preview
The Portland Fire looks for a win after winning 6 of their last 9 games. The Fire have won 2 of their last 3 road games.
The Portland Fire are averaging 83.6 points on 45.7 percent shooting and allowing 85.1 points on 45.9 percent shooting. Carla Leite is averaging 15.9 points and 5 assists, while Bridget Carleton is averaging 15.1 points and 3.2 rebounds. Sug Sutton is the third double-digit scorer, and Megan Gustafson is dishing out 0.5 assists. The Portland Fire are shooting 34.9 percent from beyond the arc and 81.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Portland Fire are allowing 31.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 27.1 rebounds per game.
Golden State Valkyries Betting Preview
The Golden State Valkyries need a win after splitting their last 6 games. The Valkyries have won 11 of their last 16 regular-season games.
The Golden State Valkyries are averaging 85.8 points on 40.2 percent shooting and allowing 79.6 points on 42.5 percent shooting. Gabby Williams is averaging 15 points and 3.8 rebounds, while Veronica Burton is averaging 14.8 points and 5.8 assists. Janelle Salaun is the third double-digit scorer, and Kayla Thornton is grabbing 4.9 rebounds. The Golden State Valkyries are shooting 38 percent from beyond the arc and 76.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Golden State Valkyries are allowing 34.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Golden State Valkyries will win
- The Valkyries have won 11 of their last 12 games as favorites.
- The Valkyries have covered the spread in four of their last five games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
Why the Portland Fire will win
- The Valkyries have lost 12 of their last 13 games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Fire have won three of their last four games as underdogs.
- The Valkyries have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games at Chase Center against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Fire have covered the spread in four of their last five games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Valkyries’ last four games has gone OVER the total points line.
- Five of the Fire’s last six night games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Golden State Valkyries Player Facts
- Kiah Stokes ranks last amongst 57 qualified players for free-throw percentage (50.0%) this season.
- Janelle Salaün is one of only four players in the league to have made 4+ threes in consecutive games this season.
Portland Fire Player Facts
- Megan Gustafson is the only player to have made 8+ field goals without a miss in a game this season.
- Emily Engstler is the only player in the league to have recorded 4+ blocks in consecutive games this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Golden State Valkyries rank 1st for turnovers per game this season (10.8).
- The Golden State Valkyries rank 1st for three-point percentage this season (38.0%).
- The Portland Fire ranks 14th for opponent assists per game this season (21.7).
- The Portland Fire ranks 1st for opponent turnovers per game this season (16.7).
Valkyries vs Fire Injury Report
Veronica Burton is questionable for the Valkyries with a quad contusion.
The Fire doesn’t have any players listed on its injury report.
Valkyries vs Fire Prediction
The Valkyries are going to get the benefit of the doubt, especially at home, but I’m grabbing the points. Oddsmakers keep disrespecting the Fire, and they keep showing up. The Fire are 3-1 ATS and SU in their last 4 games as an underdog. The Fire recently beat the Liberty and Fever as double-digit underdogs. I can’t leave this many points on the table with the Fire, given their success in the underdog role as of late.