The Golden State Valkyries (11-12) and Connecticut Sun (3-20) will meet in the WNBA this afternoon. Tipoff is set for 1:00 p.m. ET at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. The game will broadcast live on CBS Sports Network.
The Valkyries are -5.5-point favorites over the Sun on the spread (Valkyries -5.5), with the over/under set at 156.5 total points. Golden State is a -218 favorite to win outright, while the Sun are +180 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Valkyries vs. Sun predictions and WNBA picks for Sunday, July 27.
Valkyries vs. Sun Odds, Pick
| Valkyries Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-5 -112 | 156.5 -110o / -110u | -218 |
| Sun Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+5 -108 | 156.5 -110o / -110u | +180 |
- Valkyries vs. Sun Spread: Valkyries -5.5 (-112), Sun +5.5 (-108)
- Valkyries vs. Sun Over/Under: 156.5 total points
- Valkyries vs. Sun Moneyline: Valkyries -218, Sun +180
- Valkyries vs. Sun Best Bet: Veronica Burton Over 11.5 Points (-115)
Valkyries vs. Sun Preview
It's safe to say the Connecticut Sun have had a rough season, as they enter with the worst record in the league by a considerable margin.
While having the league's worst offensive rating is a big issue, also boasting the league's worst defensive rating amplifies it.
The Sun's issues on the defensive end of the court make this a prime buy-low spot on Golden State guard Veronica Burton.
She is third on the team in scoring, having achieved this with a recent increase in shooting volume.
We've seen Burton have a median of nine shot attempts over the last 10 games, with half of those coming from beyond the arc.
Her perimeter shooting will be key against the Sun, as they rank 9th in 3-point percentage allowed.
The reason why I called this matchup a great buy-low spot for Burton is that she has really struggled in her last two games.
We've seen her go 0 for 8 from beyond the arc and 3 for 16 from the field overall.
However, the volume is clearly there, and this is a prime matchup for her to break out of this shooting slump.
Valkyries vs. Sun Prediction
As I mentioned above, Burton's scoring upside is apparent, and it's not just from a pure volume perspective.
She has shown us over her last 10 games, averaging 10.3 points per game in that span and going over this total three times with point totals of 15, 17, and 21.
Back Burton to find her shooting stroke this afternoon.
Best Bet: Veronica Burton Over 11.5 Points (-115)
