Valkyries vs Wings
August 17, 2026 10:00 pm EDT
The Line: Valkyries -5.5
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The Dallas Wings and Golden State Valkyries meet Monday in WNBA action 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 need a win after losing 6 of their last 8 games. The Wings have lost 4 straight road games.
The Dallas Wings are averaging 89 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 86.6 points on 46.3 percent shooting. Paige Bueckers is averaging 20.5 points and 5.8 assists, while Arike Ogunbowale is averaging 14.8 points and 3.1 rebounds. Jessica Shepard is the third double-digit scorer, and Azzi Fudd is dishing out 1.8 assists. The Dallas Wings are shooting 33.7 percent from beyond the arc and 79.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Dallas Wings are allowing 34.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.9 rebounds per game.
Golden State Valkyries Betting Preview
The Golden State Valkyries look for a win after winning 14 of their last 16 games. The Valkyries have won 7 of their last 8 home games.
The Golden State Valkyries are averaging 83.5 points on 42.7 percent shooting and allowing 76.9 points on 42.5 percent shooting. Gabby Williams is averaging 14.6 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 rebounds. The Golden State Valkyries are shooting 35.3 percent from beyond the arc and 77.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Golden State Valkyries are allowing 34 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Golden State Valkyries will win
- The Wings have lost each of their last 10 games as road underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- The Valkyries have won 14 of their last 16 games.
- The Wings have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven road games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Valkyries have covered the spread in seven of their last eight night games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
Why the Dallas Wings will win
- The Wings have won seven of their last nine games following a road loss.
- The Valkyries have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last nine night games at Chase Center following a home win.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Wings’ last five road games against Western Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Five of the Valkyries’ last six night games have gone OVER the total points line.
Golden State Valkyries Player Facts
- Gabby Williams ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for steals per 36 minutes (2.3) this season.
- Kayla Thornton ranks 4th amongst qualified Forwards for three-pointers made per game (1.7) this season.
Dallas Wings Player Facts
- Alanna Smith is one of only 29 players to have recorded a 20-point, 10-rebound game this season.
- Odyssey Sims ranks 48th amongst qualified players for assists per game (2.2) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Golden State Valkyries rank 1st for opponent assists per game this season (18.3).
- The Golden State Valkyries rank 1st for turnovers per game this season (11.5).
- The Dallas Wings rank 1st for opponent assist-to-turnover ratio this season (1.6).
- The Dallas Wings rank 14th for free throws made per game this season (14.5).
Valkyries vs Wings Injury Report
Janelle Salaün is questionable for the Valkyries with knee soreness.
Azzi Fudd is out for the Wings with a knee injury. Aziaha James is out with a leg injury. Jessica Shepard is probable despite an ankle issue.
Valkyries vs Wings Prediction
The Wings will get Shepard back, which is a nice boost, but it’s probably still not enough. The Wings are still down Fudd, and it hurts the offense, which is putting too much pressure on Bueckers to increase the volume. The Wings are 3-7 SU and ATS in their last 10 games. An aggressive and swarming defense such as the Valkyries will have a field day against an understaffed Wings side. We saw the Valkyries smoke the Wings by 18 points 10 days ago in Dallas. I’m rolling with the Valkyries and the reasonable number.
