The Phoenix Mercury and Golden State Valkyries meet Tuesday in WNBA action at the Chase Center. Here’s a Valkyries vs Mercury Prediction. This article will include a Valkyries vs Mercury Pick.
Phoenix Mercury Betting Preview
The Phoenix Mercury look to build on back-to-back victories. The Mercury have lost 11 of their last 15 regular-season games.
The Phoenix Mercury are averaging 81.7 points on 41.3 percent shooting and allowing 84.9 points on 45.9 percent shooting. Kahleah Copper is averaging 18.2 points and 2.8 rebounds, while Alyssa Thomas is averaging 15 points and 7.5 assists. Jovana Nogic is the third double-digit scorer, and Monique Akoa Makani is grabbing 3 rebounds. The Phoenix Mercury are shooting 30.9 percent from beyond the arc and 81.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Phoenix Mercury are allowing 38.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.7 rebounds per game.
Golden State Valkyries Betting Preview
The Golden State Valkyries need a win after losing 3 of their last 4 games. The Valkyries have won 4 of their last 6 home games.
The Golden State Valkyries are averaging 85.8 points on 40.6 percent shooting and allowing 80.5 points on 42.6 percent shooting. Gabby Williams is averaging 14.5 points and 3.9 rebounds, while Janelle Salaun is averaging 13.9 points and 1.5 assists. Veronica Burton is the third double-digit scorer, and Kayla Thornton is grabbing 5.5 rebounds. The Golden State Valkyries are shooting 38.1 percent from beyond the arc and 76.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Golden State Valkyries are allowing 37.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Golden State Valkyries will win
- The Valkyries have won each of their last nine games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Mercury have lost 35 of their last 42 road games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Valkyries have covered the spread in eight of their last nine night games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Mercury have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven night games.
Why the Phoenix Mercury will win
- The Mercury have won nine of their last 11 night games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Valkyries have lost three of their last four games.
- The Mercury have covered the spread in six of their last eight night games against teams that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Valkyries’ last four home games has gone OVER the total points line.
- Six of the Mercury’s last seven road games 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.
- Gabby Williams ranks T4th amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.8) this season.
Phoenix Mercury Player Facts
- Noemie Brochant ranks T40th amongst qualified players for blocks per game (0.5) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Golden State Valkyries rank 1st for three-point percentage this season (38.1%).
- The Golden State Valkyries rank 14th for opponent three-point percentage this season (37.6%).
- The Phoenix Mercury have suffered the equal-largest comeback loss after Q3 this season – led by -8 points @ Atlanta Dream on May 24.
- This season, 25.2% of the Phoenix Mercury’s scoring has come from the free-throw line – highest mark in the league.
Valkyries vs Mercury Injury Report
The Valkyries don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
The Mercury will be without Sami Whitcomb due to a knee injury. Kahleah Copper is questionable with a hip injury. Alyssa Thomas is probable despite a calf injury.
Valkyries vs Mercury Prediction
The Mercury are coming off a couple of wins, but I’m not sure beating Seattle and Portland moves the needle much. The Mercury have been arguably the biggest underachiever this season, and I need to see them show up against good competition. It doesn’t help that Copper could still be out. The Valkyries are a tough out at home, where they have the best crowd in the league, and they already smoked the Mercury a month ago, 95-79. thick line, but the Mercury still has some showing and proving to do. I’ll lay the points with Golden State.