The Portland Fire and Golden State Valkyries meet Friday 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 look for a win after losing 5 of their last 6 games. The Fire have split their last 8 road games.
The Portland Fire are averaging 86.6 points on 45.2 percent shooting and allowing 91.1 points on 46.5 percent shooting. Carla Leite is averaging 15.9 points and 6.3 assists, while Bridget Carleton is averaging 14.3 points and 4.5 rebounds. Megan DiLeo is the third double-digit scorer, and Emily Engstler is grabbing 5.6 rebounds. The Portland Fire is shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 80.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Portland Fire is allowing 34.6 percent shooting from deep and is grabbing 30.3 rebounds per game.
Golden State Valkyries Betting Preview
The Golden State Valkyries look for a win after winning 19 of their last 23 games. The Valkyries have won 4 of their last 5 home games.
The Golden State Valkyries are averaging 82.7 points on 42.5 percent shooting and allowing 75.5 points on 41.8 percent shooting. Gabby Williams is averaging 14.3 points and 3.3 rebounds, while Janelle Salaun is averaging 12.9 points and 1.2 assists. Veronica Burton is the third double-digit scorer, and Tiffany Hayes is grabbing 2.1 rebounds. The Golden State Valkyries are shooting 34.7 percent from beyond the arc and 77.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Golden State Valkyries are allowing 32.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Golden State Valkyries will win
- The Valkyries have won each of their last nine night games following a road win.
- The Fire have lost each of their last seven night games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Valkyries have covered the spread in five of their last six games as home favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- The Fire have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games as underdogs.
Why the Portland Fire will win
- The road team has won each of the Valkyries’ last four games.
- The Valkyries have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Fire have covered the spread in three of their last four games as road underdogs.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Valkyries’ last nine games as favorites following a road win have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Four of the Fire’s last five road games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Golden State Valkyries Player Facts
- Kaila Charles ranks 5th amongst qualified Guards for rebounds per game (4.4) this season.
- Kayla Thornton is one of only 19 players in the league to have made 4+ threes in consecutive games this season.
Portland Fire Player Facts
- Nyadiew Puoch ranks 44th amongst qualified Forwards for points per game (4.1) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Golden State Valkyries rank 1st for opponent assists per game this season (18.1).
- The Golden State Valkyries rank 1st for opponent steals per game this season (5.7).
- The Portland Fire rank 14th for turnover percentage this season (16.5%).
- The Portland Fire rank 13th for opponent points per game this season (91.1).
Valkyries vs Fire Injury Report
Gabby Williams is out for the Valkyries due to reconditioning. Janelle Salaun is out due to reconditioning. Cecilia Zandalasini is questionable due to reconditioning.
Sania Feagin is out for the Fire with a knee injury. Carla Leite is out due to a rest day. Teja Blak is out with a knee injury. Megan DiLeo is out with a finger injury. Bridget Carleton is out with an ankle injury.
Valkyries vs Fire Prediction
This is a big line for a Valkyries team that will be down a few key players. The problem is the Fire are down half their team, and they’re on the end of a back-to-back. All of the Fire’s five starters played at least 28 minutes last night, and now they’re being asked to play again. There are tired legs here, and the Valkyries are fresh. Whoever takes the floor for Golden State has a huge advantage. The Valkyries also need a win as they’re fighting to keep that second seed. I’ll lay the points with the Valkyries, as the Fire just don’t have active bodies available.