The Dallas Wings and Golden State Valkyries meet Sunday 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 a win after winning 7 of their last 8 games. The Wings have lost 6 of their last 7 road games.
The Dallas Wings are averaging 89.1 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 85.1 points on 44.7 percent shooting. Paige Bueckers is averaging 20.9 points and 5.9 assists, while Arike Ogunbowale is averaging 15.3 points and 3 rebounds. Jessica Shepard is the third double-digit scorer, and Maddy Siegrist is dishing out 0.9 assists. The Dallas Wings are shooting 34.4 percent from beyond the arc and 78.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Dallas Wings are allowing 33.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.7 rebounds per game.
Golden State Valkyries Betting Preview
The Golden State Valkyries look for a win after winning 22 of their last 27 games. The Valkyries have won 6 of their last 7 home games.
The Golden State Valkyries are averaging 82.3 points on 42.3 percent shooting and allowing 75.1 points on 41.4 percent shooting. Gabby Williams is averaging 14.4 points and 3.3 rebounds, while Janelle Salaun is averaging 12.7 points and 1.2 assists. Veronica Burton is the third double-digit scorer, and Tiffany Hayes is grabbing 2 rebounds. The Golden State Valkyries are shooting 34.5 percent from beyond the arc and 77.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Golden State Valkyries are allowing 32.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Golden State Valkyries will win
- The Valkyries have won each of their last 10 night games following a road win.
- The Wings have lost each of their last eight road games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Wings have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- The favorites have covered the spread in each of the Valkyries’ last five games at Chase Center.
Why the Dallas Wings will win
- The Wings have won five of their last six games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Wings have covered the spread in four of their last five playoff games.
Total Points Facts
- Twelve of the Valkyries’ last 13 games have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Nine of the Wings’ last 11 games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Golden State Valkyries Player Facts
- Kaila Charles ranks 4th amongst qualified Guards for rebounds per game (4.7) this season.
- Tiffany Hayes ranks 19th amongst qualified players for assists per 36 minutes (5.4) this season.
Dallas Wings Player Facts
- Awak Kuier has recorded 1+ threes, 1+ blocks, and 1+ steals in three consecutive appearances- the longest active streak of any player in the league.
- Arike Ogunbowale has recorded nine games with 3+ assists and zero turnovers this season – equal to the most of any player in the league.
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
The Valkyries don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
Azzi Fudd is out for the Wings with a knee injury. Alanna Smith is out due to a leg injury.
Valkyries vs Wings Prediction
The Wings have a puncher’s chance if Bueckers goes crazy, but this is a young, inconsistent team that’s hard to trust on the road, where they’ve lost 6 of their last 7 games and have lost 11 on the road overall. The Valkyries are consistent, ridiculous on the defensive side, and are a team capable of giving the Wings fits. The Valkyries are 3-0 SU and ATS against the Wings this season and have won those games by an average of 12.3 points. This just feels like a matchup nightmare for the Wings. Thick line and you’d like to see a competitive series but I’m going to lay it with the Valkyries.