- The Valkyries face the Fever in WNBA action.
- Our WNBA betting expert is fading Aliyah Boston in this matchup.
- Continue reading for the analysis and our WNBA picks tonight.
The Golden State Valkyries (3-1) and Indiana Fever (3-2) meet in the WNBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. EDT at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind. The game will be broadcast live on ION.
The Fever are favored by -6.5 on the spread, with the over/under set at 168.5 (-110o / -110u). The Fever are a -258 favorite to win outright, while the Valkyries are +210 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into our Valkyries vs. Fever prediction and WNBA picks.
Valkyries vs. Fever Odds, Pick
| Valkyries Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+6.5 -108 | 168.5 -110o / -110u | +210 |
| Fever Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-6.5 -112 | 168.5 -110o / -110u | -258 |
- Valkyries vs. Fever Spread: Fever -6.5 (-112), Valkyries +6.5 (-108)
- Valkyries vs. Fever Over/Under: 168.5 (-110o / -110u)
- Valkyries vs. Fever Moneyline: Valkyries +210, Fever -258
- Valkyries vs. Fever Best Bet: Aliyah Boston Under 15.5 Points (-123)
Valkyries vs. Fever Preview
The Indiana Fever return to Gainbridge Fieldhouse this Friday to host the Golden State Valkyries, following a dominant 90-73 victory over the Portland Fire, in which Aliyah Boston led the charge with 24 points.
Indiana established a solid foundation last season, posting a 13-9 home record and a 24-20 overall finish.
Their offense was high-powered, averaging 84.9 points per game, fueled by 24.9 points from beyond the arc and consistent production from the charity stripe.
The Valkyries, who finished 23-21 overall a year ago, struggled slightly more on the road with a 9-13 record.
Golden State relies heavily on the long ball, averaging 29.1 points from three-point range last season while maintaining a total average of 77.7 points per game.
Injury concerns loom over both squads for this matchup. The Fever have Caitlin Clark listed as day-to-day with a back injury.
On the Golden State side, Cecilia Zandalasini is out due to a concussion, while Iliana Rupert and Juste Jocyte remain unavailable for pregnancy and reconditioning, respectively
Valkyries vs. Fever Prediction
The top betting angle for this matchup focuses on Fever star Aliyah Boston, specifically taking the Under 15.5 Points.
Despite coming off a strong 24-point performance against Portland, our Action PRO projections identify a significant 32.3% edge on the current market.
These projections suggest Boston is likely to finish near the 11.5-point mark, earning this play an A+ grade in our system.
The current line of 15.5 appears slightly inflated due to her recent scoring outburst and her return from a leg injury that forced her to miss the Fever's 89-78 win over the Storm.
Before that 24-point game, Boston’s scoring was inconsistent, posting 9 points against the Mystics and just 4 points against the Sparks.
While she is averaging 15.0 PPG on the season, the historical trend and recent defensive matchups suggest she is poised to fall back under this total.
Best Bet: Aliyah Boston Under 15.5 Points (-123)
