The Chicago Sky (12-21) and Golden State Valkyries (23-9) meet tonight, with the game set to start at 10:00 p.m. EDT at Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif. The game will be broadcast live on USA and can be traded on Polymarket.
The Valkyries are favored by -9.5 against the spread, with the over/under set at 167.5. The Valkyries are the preferred trading option, while the Sky will be looking to pull off an upset.
Let's get into my Sky vs. Valkyries predictions and picks.
Sky vs. Valkyries Predictions, Odds
Sky vs. Valkyries Pick
Sky vs. Valkyries Pick: DiJonai Carrington Under 10.5 Points (99¢ – Polymarket)
Sky vs. Valkyries Analysis
This one sets up nicely for the Valkyries, especially with Golden State coming in with a 23-9 record and sitting second in the Western Conference. They’re on a good run and now get to return home against a Chicago team that has dropped two straight.
The Sky are 12-21 and fifth in the Eastern Conference, but they did get a big performance from DiJonai Carrington in their last game. In her first game since receiving a Flagrant 2 foul and being ejected against the Indiana Fever, and coming off the bench, she scored a career-high 26 points while going a perfect 10-for-10 from the free-throw line.
On the other side, Golden State has had plenty of time to recover. The Valkyries haven’t played since Aug. 9, when they nearly gave away a 19-point lead against the Sparks before holding on for the win.
Sky vs. Valkyries Prediction
While DiJonai Carrington is coming off an explosive, career-high 26-point performance against Seattle, boosted by an outlier 10-for-10 mark at the free-throw line, fading her scoring prop tonight offers strong value. That explosive outing was an anomaly for the Sky guard, whose overall offensive role off the bench typically sees far more modest usage and scoring opportunities.
Facing a rested, elite Golden State squad presents a much tougher matchup. The Valkyries have had three full days of recovery and boast one of the league's top perimeter defenses. In a tough road environment against a fresh defense, Carrington will struggle to replicate her high-volume efficiency and free-throw trip frequency.
Our Action PRO System projects Carrington for just 8.75 points tonight, providing a comfortable cushion below the 10.5 line and giving us a massive 32.3% edge against the market. Expect regression toward her seasonal baseline against strong defensive resistance. Back DiJonai Carrington Under 10.5 Points.
Chicago Sky vs Golden State Valkyries Trade: DiJonai Carrington Under 10.5 Points (99¢ – Polymarket)
