The Dallas Wings and Golden State Valkyries meet Friday in the WNBA playoffs at the Chase Center. Here’s a Valkyries vs. Wings Prediction. This article will include a Valkyries vs. Wings Pick.
Dallas Wings Betting Preview
The Dallas Wings look for their first playoff series win since the 2023 season. The Wings have lost 7 of their last 8 road games.
The Dallas Wings are averaging 94 points on 48.4 percent shooting and allowing 102 points on 47.6 percent shooting. Arike Ogunbowale is averaging 27.5 points and 4 assists, while Paige Bueckers is averaging 15.5 points and 5 rebounds. Alysha Clark is the third double-digit scorer, and Kitija Laksa is grabbing 1 rebound. The Dallas Wings are shooting 41.9 percent from beyond the arc and 87.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Dallas Wings are allowing 47.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.5 rebounds per game.
Golden State Valkyries Betting Preview
The Golden State Valkyries look for the first playoff series win in franchise history. The Valkyries have won 11 of their last 13 home games.
The Golden State Valkyries are averaging 102 points on 47.6 percent shooting and allowing 94 points on 48.4 percent shooting. Gabby Williams is averaging 28 points and 4.5 rebounds, while Tiffany Hayes is averaging 13.5 points and 3 assists. Cecilia Zandalasini is the third double-digit scorer, and Kayla Thornton is grabbing 5.5 rebounds. The Golden State Valkyries are shooting 47.6 percent from beyond the arc and 87.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Golden State Valkyries are allowing 41.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31 rebounds per game.
Why the Golden State Valkyries will win
- The Wings have lost 19 of their last 20 road games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The home team has won 13 of the Wings’ last 14 games.
- The favorites have covered the spread in each of the Valkyries’ last six games at Chase Center.
- The Wings have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six road games against teams that held a winning record.
Why the Dallas Wings will win
- The Wings have won five of their last six games following a home win.
- The Wings have covered the spread in eight of their last nine Friday night games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Valkyries have failed to cover the spread in three of their last four games as favorites.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Wings’ last four First Round games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Five of the Valkyries’ last six home games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Golden State Valkyries Player Facts
- Janelle Salaün ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per 36 minutes (3.8) this season.
- Gabby Williams ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for steals per 36 minutes (2.4) this season.
Dallas Wings Player Facts
- Awak Kuier ranks 1st amongst qualified players for blocks per 36 minutes (3.4) this season.
- Jessica Shepard ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for rebounds per game (11.1) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Golden State Valkyries rank 1st for opponent assists per game this season (18.2).
- The Golden State Valkyries rank 1st for opponent steals per game this season (5.7).
- The Dallas Wings rank 1st for assist-to-turnover ratio this season (1.8).
- The Dallas Wings rank 1st for opponent assist-to-turnover ratio this season (1.6).
Valkyries vs Wings Injury Report
Azzi Fudd is out for the Wings with a knee injury. Alanna Smith is out due to a leg injury. Awak Kuier is probable despite a wrist issue.
The Valkyries don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
Valkyries vs Wings Prediction
I almost talked myself into the points with the Wings, but then you’re reminded how awful they’ve been on the road this season. Heck, at home it took a historic game from Ogunbowale that you’re not going to get again. The Valkyries are the deeper, more experienced team, and they’ve been scary good at home.
The Valkyries have also won 8 of the last 9 games against the Wings, and those wins have come by an average of 10.5 points. The four wins this year have come by an average of 15.25 points. I’m not going to let one win make us forget how these meetings have gone overall. I’ll lay the points with the Valkyries.