The Golden State Valkyries (17-15) and Chicago Sky (8-24) meet in the WNBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. EDT at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Ill. The game will be broadcast live on ION.
Let's get into my Valkyries vs. Sky prediction and WNBA picks.
The Valkyries are favored by -7 on the spread, with the over/under set at 149 (-115o / -108u). The Valkyries are a -310 favorite to win outright, while the Sky are +240 to pull off the upset.
Valkyries vs. Sky Odds, Pick
| Valkyries Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-7 -110 | 149 -115o / -108u | -310 |
| Sky Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+7 -110 | 149 -115o / -108u | +240 |
- Valkyries vs. Sky Spread: Valkyries -7 (-110), Sky +7 (-110)
- Valkyries vs. Sky Over/Under: 149 (-115o / -108u)
- Valkyries vs. Sky Moneyline: Valkyries -310, Sky +240
- Valkyries vs. Sky Best Bet: Sky Team Total Under 71.5
Dano Mataya's Valkyries vs. Sky Prediction
I'm on the Sky team total at under 71.5
Obviously, Angel Reese has been a huge part of the Sky's success, so without her, it's been a steep drop-off. But specifically in the month of August, Chicago has gone under this number in four of six games.
Additionally, the Valkyries are just so good locked in. I think, with the landscape of the league right now, with Seattle free falling, the writing is on the wall for Golden State to walk into the playoffs. And what better coach to keep a team focused than, you know, the soon-to-be coach of the year. So, to me, this bet is a no-brainer.
This is the side of the ball where you can trust the Valkyries more, I believe. I don't hate -6.5 to be completely chalk in this game, but I feel a little safer with the team total under.
Best Bet: Sky Team Total Under 71.5
