The New York Liberty (12-7) and Golden State Valkyries (12-7) meet in the WNBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 7:00 p.m. EDT at Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN.
The Valkyries are favored by -1.5 on the spread, with the over/under set at 163.5 (-110o / -110u). The Valkyries are a -130 favorite to win outright, while the Liberty are +110 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Liberty vs. Valkyries predictions and WNBA picks.
Liberty vs. Valkyries Odds, Pick
| Liberty Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -105 | 163.5 -110o / -110u | +110 |
| Valkyries Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 -115 | 163.5 -110o / -110u | -130 |
- Liberty vs. Valkyries Spread: Liberty +1.5 (-105), Valkyries -1.5 (-115)
- Liberty vs. Valkyries Over/Under: 163.5 (-110o / -110u)
- Liberty vs. Valkyries Moneyline: Liberty +110, Valkyries -130
- Liberty vs. Valkyries Best Bet: Sabrina Ionescu Under 16.5 Points (-130)
Liberty vs. Valkyries Preview
The Golden State Valkyries are set to protect their home court at the Chase Center as they welcome the New York Liberty for an intriguing cross-conference battle.
Golden State enters the matchup with a strong 12-7 record, boasting an impressive 9-3 mark on their own floor.
The Valkyries rely on aggressive play inside, averaging 29.6 points per game in the paint, a category spearheaded by Gabby Williams, who contributes 6.6 paint points nightly.
Williams anchors the team overall with 16.3 points per game on the season, while Janelle Salaun has provided a steady secondary punch by averaging 11.4 points and 4.6 rebounds over her last 10 appearances.
On the injury front, the Valkyries list Laeticia Amihere as questionable due to muscle spasms.
New York counters with an identical 12-7 overall record, including a dominant 8-1 run against Eastern Conference foes and a solid 6-3 record on the road.
The Liberty possess one of the league's most potent offenses, ranking sixth in scoring at 88.9 points per game on a sharp 46.2% shooting clip from the field.
They are fresh off a 99-88 loss to the Seattle Storm, though Jonquel Jones put on a clinic with a 26-point performance.
Over her last 10 games, Jones has been incredibly efficient, averaging 15.3 points and 8.2 boards while shooting 60.0% from the floor.
Meanwhile, superstar Breanna Stewart continues to pace the roster with 19.4 points and 8.8 rebounds per game.
The Liberty will remain without Satou Sabally, who is sidelined with a concussion.
Liberty vs. Valkyries Prediction
Betting on the under for Sabrina Ionescu’s point total presents excellent value in this spot.
Action PRO projects a lower-scoring night for the Liberty guard, forecasting her output at 14.34 points. When weighed against the current market line of 16.5, this projection offers a highly favorable 16.1% edge to the under, making it a premier choice for tonight's slate.
The star guard has experienced a slower, injury-hampered stretch, managing to cross the 15-point threshold just once over her last six games—a 16-point performance against Las Vegas on June 23.
She is coming off a quiet 14-point outing against Seattle and faces a disciplined Golden State defense that successfully kept New York under wraps in their last meeting.
Best Bet: Sabrina Ionescu Under 16.5 Points (-130)
