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 a win after splitting their last 10 games. The Sky have lost 5 straight road games.
The Chicago Sky are averaging 88.2 points on 44.6 percent shooting and allowing 90.2 points on 44.6 percent shooting. Sydney Taylor is averaging 14.7 points and 1.6 rebounds, while Kamilla Cardoso is averaging 14.4 points and 8.7 rebounds. Skylar Diggins is the third double-digit scorer, and Azura Stevens is grabbing 6.8 rebounds. The Chicago Sky are shooting 32.5 percent from beyond the arc and 76.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Sky are allowing 31.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.8 rebounds per game.
Golden State Valkyries Betting Preview
The Golden State Valkyries look for a win after winning 13 of their last 15 games. The Valkyries have won 6 of their last 7 home games.
The Golden State Valkyries are averaging 83.3 points on 42.5 percent shooting and allowing 77.1 points on 42.5 percent shooting. Gabby Williams is averaging 14.7 points and 3.2 rebounds, while Janelle Salaun is averaging 13.1 points and 1.1 assists. Veronica Burton is the third double-digit scorer, and Kayla Thornton is grabbing 5.1 rebounds. The Golden State Valkyries are shooting 35.3 percent from beyond the arc and 77.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Golden State Valkyries are allowing 34 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Golden State Valkyries will win
- The Valkyries have won 17 of their last 18 night games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Sky have lost 12 of their last 13 games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Valkyries have covered the spread in eight of their last 10 games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
Why the Chicago Sky will win
- The road team has won each of the last three games between the Valkyries and Sky.
- The Sky have covered the spread in each of their last six games following a road loss.
- The Valkyries have failed to cover the spread in three of their last four home games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Valkyries’ last five night games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Six of the Sky’s last seven road games have gone OVER the total points line.
Golden State Valkyries Player Facts
- Gabby Williams ranks 6th amongst qualified players for steals per 36 minutes (2.3) this season.
- Kayla Thornton ranks 3rd amongst qualified Forwards for three-pointers made per game (1.7) this season.
Chicago Sky Player Facts
- Natasha Cloud is one of only seven players in the league to have recorded 9+ assists without a turnover in a game this season.
- DiJonai Carrington leads all Chicago Sky players for points per 36 minutes (27.3) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Golden State Valkyries rank 1st for opponent steals per game this season (5.8).
- The Golden State Valkyries rank 1st for turnovers per game this season (11.4).
- The Chicago Sky rank 14th for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (70.8).
- The Chicago Sky have recorded the largest comeback win after Q1 this season – trailing by 14 points vs. the Connecticut Sun on June 5.
Valkyries vs Sky Injury Report
Janelle Salaün is questionable for the Valkyries with knee soreness. Kiah Stokes is out with a concussion.
The Sky will be without Rickea Jackson due to a knee injury. Skylar Diggins is out with a knee injury. Sydney Taylor is out with a groin issue.
Valkyries vs Sky Prediction
The Sky aren’t the same team on the road as they are at home, and they’re still down Taylor. The Valkyries are one of the most balanced teams in the league and have the ability to flex their muscle a bit. However, this feels like a lot of points with two defense-minded teams. It was a dogfight back in May, a game the Sky actually won as a big underdog. The Valkyries should win, but this feels like a low-scoring game where you’d want points in your pocket. These teams can scrap and defend at an above-average level. I want the points.