The Toronto Tempo and Golden State Valkyries meet Tuesday in WNBA action at the Chase Center. Here’s a Valkyries vs Tempo Prediction. This article will include a Valkyries vs Tempo Pick.
Toronto Tempo Betting Preview
The Toronto Tempo needs a win after losing 14 of its last 17 games. The Toronto Tempo has lost 6 of its last 7 road games.
The Toronto Tempo is averaging 87.8 points on 44.8 percent shooting and allowing 93.7 points on 47.3 percent shooting. Marina Mabrey is averaging 20.9 points and 3.5 rebounds, while Brittney Sykes is averaging 20.1 points and 3.8 rebounds. Isabelle Harrison is the third double-digit scorer, and Nyara Sabally is grabbing 4.8 rebounds. The Toronto Tempo is shooting 35.7 percent from beyond the arc and 82.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Tempo is allowing 34.2 percent shooting from deep and is grabbing 31.2 rebounds per game.
Golden State Valkyries Betting Preview
The Golden State Valkyries look for a win after winning 10 of their last 12 games. The Valkyries have won 5 of their last 6 home games.
The Golden State Valkyries are averaging 82.6 points on 42.1 percent shooting and allowing 77 points on 42.6 percent shooting. Gabby Williams is averaging 14.9 points and 3.3 rebounds, while Janelle Salaun is averaging 13.2 points and 1.2 assists. Veronica Burton is the third double-digit scorer, and Cecilia Zandalasini is grabbing 1.7 rebounds. The Golden State Valkyries are shooting 35.2 percent from beyond the arc and 77.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Golden State Valkyries are allowing 33.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32 rebounds per game.
Why the Golden State Valkyries will win
- The Tempo have lost each of their last eight night games.
- The Valkyries have won 16 of their last 17 night games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Valkyries have covered the spread in eight of their last nine night games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Tempo have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven night games against teams that held a winning record.
Why the Toronto Tempo will win
- The underdogs have covered the spread in four of the Valkyries’ last five games.
- The Valkyries have failed to cover the spread in three of their last four games.
Total Points Facts
- Fourteen of the Tempo’s last 17 night games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of the Valkyries’ last nine night games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Golden State Valkyries Player Facts
- Janelle Salaün ranks 1st amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per 36 minutes (4.0) this season.
- Gabby Williams ranks 6th amongst qualified players for steals per 36 minutes (2.3) this season.
Toronto Tempo Player Facts
- Laura Juškaitė ranks 8th amongst qualified players in the Eastern Conference for 3P% (36.5%) this season.
- Nyara Sabally is one of only 40 players to have scored 16+ points off the bench in a game this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Golden State Valkyries rank 1st for turnovers per game this season (11.3).
- The Golden State Valkyries rank 1st for three-point field goals made per game this season (10.8).
- The Toronto Tempo rank 14th for blocks per game this season (3.1).
- The Toronto Tempo ranks 14th for opponent field goals made per game this season (33.5).
Valkyries vs Tempo Injury Report
The Valkyries don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
Brittney Sykes is out for the Tempo with a foot injury. Aneesah Morrow is probable despite conditioning issues. Marina Mabrey is questionable with a neck issue.
Valkyries vs Tempo Prediction
The Valkyries are comfortably the better team capable of a blowout, but these teams met each other on Sunday, and the game was competitive. The Tempo had a five-point lead late in the third quarter. Usually the second game in a short span is even more competitive as there’s familiarity there. Also, Morrow is expected to be available, which wasn’t the case before. The status of Mabrey would be even better for Toronto. This is a lot of points. I’ll grab them with the Tempo.