Valkyries vs Sky Prediction 5-13-26 WNBA Picks

The Chicago Sky and Golden State Valkyries meet Wednesday in WNBA action at the Chase Center. Here’s a Valkyries vs. Sky Prediction. This article will include a Valkyries vs. Sky Pick.

Chicago Sky Betting Preview

The Chicago Sky look for another win after beating the Portland Fire in their season opener. The Sky look for their first 2-0 start since the 2023 season.

The Chicago Sky are averaging 98 points on 47.8 percent shooting and allowing 83 points on 40.8 percent shooting. Kamilla Cardoso is averaging 22 points and 14 rebounds, while Skylar Diggins is averaging 21 points and 11 rebounds. Rickea Jackson is the third double-digit scorer and Jacy Sheldon is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Chicago Sky are shooting 35.3 percent from beyond the arc and 76.5 percent from the free throw line. The Chicago Sky are allowing 31 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46 rebounds per game.

Golden State Valkyries Betting Preview

The Golden State Valkyries look for another win after beating Seattle and Phoenix. The Valkyries have won 7 of their last 10 regular season games.

The Golden State Valkyries are averaging 93 points on 45.4 percent shooting and allowing 79.5 points on 44.4 percent shooting. Janelle Salaun is averaging 20.5 points and 2.5 rebounds, while Kayla Thornton is averaging 16 points and 0.5 assists. Veronica Burton is the third double-digit scorer and Gabby Williams is grabbing 5.5 rebounds. The Golden State Valkyries are shooting 40 percent from beyond the arc and 75 percent from the free throw line. The Golden State Valkyries are allowing 41.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.5 rebounds per game.

Why the Golden State Valkyries will win

• The Sky have lost each of their last 15 night games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
• The Valkyries have won each of their last nine games as favorites.
• The Sky have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight Wednesday games as underdogs.
• The Valkyries have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 games against Eastern Conference opponents.

Why the Chicago Sky will win

• The Valkyries have lost five of their last six games against teams that held a winning record.
• The Sky has covered the spread in six of their last seven games against Western Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the Sky’s last six games as underdogs following a road win have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Four of the Valkyries’ last five home games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.

Golden State Valkyries Player Facts

• Gabby Williams recorded at least 1 steal in 12 consecutive appearances—the longest active streak of any player in the league.
• Veronica Burton was the only qualified player in the league to lead their team in blocks per game (0.6) and free-throw percentage (87.8%) last season.

Chicago Sky Player Facts

• Kamilla Cardoso scored 20+ points in two consecutive appearances—the equal-longest active streak of any player in the league.
• Skylar Diggins recorded 2+ assists in 89 consecutive appearances—the longest active streak of any player in the league.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Golden State Valkyries ranked 1st for opponent points per game last season (76.3).
• The Golden State Valkyries ranked 1st for opponent field goal percentage last season (40.5%).
• The Chicago Sky suffered the largest comeback loss after Q1 last season—led by -15 points vs. the Washington Mystics on June 17.
• The Chicago Sky scored less than 80 points in 16 road games last season—most in the WNBA.

Valkyries vs Sky Injury Report

The Valkyries will be without Juste Jocyte and Iliana Rupert.

The Sky will be without DiJonai Carrington due to a foot injury. Natasha Cloud is questionable due to an illness.

Valkyries vs Sky Prediction

The Sky are one of those teams I’m high on this season, as they have a great collection of players that can be scary once things come together. They just need time and to get healthy. In normal spots, I’d love the Sky as an underdog. The issue here is the Sky has Carrington and Cloud on the injury report. I’m also not eager to step in front of that Golden State crowd. I’m looking at it over here. The Valkyries are playing at a fast tempo that’s produced a lot of points but that defense has been leaky. The Sky has veterans who can put the ball in the hoop. This feels like a fast-paced, high-scoring game. Give me the over on Wednesday night.