The Golden State Valkyries and Dallas Wings meet Friday in WNBA action at the American Airlines Center. Here’s a Wings vs Valkyries Prediction. This article will include a Wings vs Valkyries Pick.
Golden State Valkyries Betting Preview
The Golden State Valkyries look for a win after winning 11 of their last 13 games. The Valkyries have won 5 of their last 6 road games.
The Golden State Valkyries are averaging 82.9 points on 42.2 percent shooting and allowing 77.1 points on 42.7 percent shooting. Gabby Williams is averaging 14.7 points and 3.4 rebounds, while Janelle Salaun is averaging 13.4 points and 1.1 assists. Veronica Burton is the third double-digit scorer, and Kayla Thornton is grabbing 4.9 rebounds. The Golden State Valkyries are shooting 35.3 percent from beyond the arc and 77.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Golden State Valkyries are allowing 34.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.2 rebounds per game.
Dallas Wings Betting Preview
The Dallas Wings need a win after losing 4 of their last 6 games. The Wings have split their last 6 home games.
The Dallas Wings are averaging 89.3 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 85.5 points on 45.9 percent shooting. Paige Bueckers is averaging 20.1 points and 5.9 assists, while Arike Ogunbowale is averaging 15.1 points and 3.2 rebounds. Jessica Shepard is the third double-digit scorer, and Azzi Fudd is dishing out 1.8 assists. The Dallas Wings are shooting 34.3 percent from beyond the arc and 79.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Dallas Wings are allowing 33.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34 rebounds per game.
Why the Dallas Wings will win
- The Valkyries have lost each of their last 12 games as road underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- The Wings have won each of their last seven games as home favorites.
- The Wings have covered the spread in each of their last eight Friday games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Valkyries have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games.
Why the Golden State Valkyries will win
- The Valkyries have won each of their last seven games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Wings have lost seven of their last eight games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Wings have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Valkyries have covered the spread in each of their last four games as underdogs.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Wings’ last four night games against Western Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Four of the Valkyries’ last five road games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Dallas Wings Player Facts
- Paige Bueckers ranks 1st amongst qualified Guards for FG% (50.6%) this season.
- Azzi Fudd ranks 5th amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.7) this season.
Golden State Valkyries Player Facts
- Kiah Stokes is one of only two players in the league to have recorded 7+ blocks in a game this season.
- Gabby Williams ranks 6th amongst qualified players for steals per 36 minutes (2.3) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Dallas Wings rank 1st for opponent assist-to-turnover ratio this season (1.5).
- The Dallas Wings rank 1st for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (7.5).
- The Golden State Valkyries rank 1st for turnovers per game this season (11.4).
- The Golden State Valkyries rank 1st for opponent field goal percentage this season (42.7%).
Wings vs Valkyries Injury Report
Alysha Clark is questionable for the Wings with a back issue.
The Valkyries don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
Wings vs Valkyries Prediction
The Valkyries are one of the best teams in the league and a squad you should always be excited to see in the underdog role. The Valkyries are capable of beating anybody outright as they get after it defensively and shoot the three ball well. The Wings have scoring talent, but they lack size and take too many plays off defensively. The Wings also have two inexcusable losses against the Dream and Mystics where they had a million-point lead. The Wings have looked different since the All-Star break, and while I’m not ready to hit the panic button, there is some concern. Either way, I can’t leave points on the table with the Valkyries.