The Golden State Valkyries and Dallas Wings meet Wednesday in the WNBA playoffs at the College Park 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 the sweep to advance to the next round. The Valkyries have won 5 of their last 6 road games.
The Golden State Valkyries are averaging 104 points on 48.6 percent shooting and allowing 80 points on 46.7 percent shooting. Cecilia Zandalasini is averaging 22 points and 0 rebounds, while Tiffany Hayes is averaging 21 points and 4 assists. Gabby Williams is the third double-digit scorer, and Kayla Thornton is grabbing 5 rebounds. The Golden State Valkyries are shooting 50 percent from beyond the arc and 87.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Golden State Valkyries are allowing 30 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33 rebounds per game.
Dallas Wings Betting Preview
The Dallas Wings need a win to force a game 3 on Friday. The Wings have won 7 straight home games.
The Dallas Wings are averaging 80 points on 46.7 percent shooting and allowing 104 points on 48.6 percent shooting. Paige Bueckers is averaging 21 points and 2 assists, while Kitija Laksa is averaging 11 points and 1 rebound. Maddy Siegrist is the third double-digit scorer, and Arike Ogunbowale is dishing out 4 assists. The Dallas Wings are shooting 30 percent from beyond the arc and 90 percent from the free-throw line. The Dallas Wings are allowing 50 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30 rebounds per game.
Why the Dallas Wings will win
- The Wings have won each of their last seven games at College Park Center.
- The Wings have covered the spread in six of their last seven night games at College Park Center.
Why the Golden State Valkyries will win
- The Valkyries have won each of their last seven games against the Wings.
- The Wings have lost each of their last seven games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Wings have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Valkyries have covered the spread in each of their last four games against the Wings.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Wings’ last eight games at College Park Center have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Twelve of the Valkyries’ last 14 games have gone UNDER the total points line.
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.
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.
Matchup/League Facts
- 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).
- 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).
Wings vs Valkyries 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.
Wings vs Valkyries Prediction
As I mentioned in the game 1 write-up, the Wings have a puncher’s chance because of Bueckers, but they don’t have the reliable depth to scare the Valkyries. Bueckers played great, but she had to work hard for that production, and it wasn’t close to enough. The Valkyries are elite defensively, and if you don’t have a second and third option, it’s going to be a long night. Outside of Bueckers, everyone on this Wings roster is inconsistent. There are also defensive issues. This line is soft. Give me the Valkyries in a comfortable win and advancement to the next round.