- Matchup: Golden State Valkyries vs New York Liberty
- Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026
- Venue: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY
- Broadcast: Prime Video
- Betting Odds/Point Spread: Golden State (+6.5)
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The New York Liberty (3-1) will face off against the Golden State Valkyries (2-1) at Barclays Center this Thursday. New York is favored by 6.5 points to start the game, with an over/under total set at 169.5.
In their previous game, the Golden State Valkyries suffered a defeat against the Chicago Sky, finishing with a score of 69-63. Despite a challenging performance, they managed to hit 29.3% of their field goals (22 out of 75) and made 7 of 26 attempts from three-point range. At the free-throw line, the Valkyries succeeded on 12 of 16 attempts for a conversion rate of 75.0%. On the rebounding front, they gathered 42 total boards, with 14 being offensive rebounds. Golden State also dished out 10 assists, forced 8 turnovers from their opponents, and registered 3 steals. On the defensive side, they allowed their opponents to shoot 36.2% from the field, conceding 25 out of 69 shots. The Sky contributed 8 assists and executed 7 steals during the match. They totaled 39 rebounds (8 offensive, 31 defensive) and achieved 8 blocks. Chicago managed 61.9% at the free-throw line, converting 13 of their 21 attempts, along with hitting 6 of 20 from three-point territory.
Gabby Williams made a significant impact in the game, scoring 18 points on 6 of 17 shooting while playing 32 minutes and recording 5 rebounds. Her shooting accuracy from the field was 35.3%, along with 1 assist.
This matchup sees the Golden State Valkyries arriving with a season record of 2-1. They have a three-point shooting percentage of 36.5% (35 of 96) and are hitting 75.0% at the free-throw line. Averaging 83.0 points per game (ranking 13th in the WNBA), they convert 39.8% of their shots from the field. They commit an average of 9.7 turnovers per game and have a personal foul rate of 21.0 per game. As a team, Golden State grabs 35.7 rebounds per game and has recorded 57 assists this season, placing them 14th in the league in terms of assists. On the defensive end, the Valkyries force 13.0 turnovers per contest and average 20.7 personal fouls, allowing 38.2% shooting from beyond the arc. They rank first in the WNBA for points allowed per game at 76.0. Their overall defense has permitted a shooting percentage of 41.4% (77 of 186), giving up 34.7 rebounds per game. The Valkyries lead the WNBA in assists allowed this season with a total of 55.
In their last outing, the New York Liberty secured a victory, defeating the Portland Fire 100-82. New York secured 28 defensive rebounds and 4 offensive boards, totaling 32 rebounds in the contest. They turned the ball over 12 times but managed to grab 7 steals during the match. The Fire committed 22 personal fouls, allowing the Liberty 20 free-throw attempts, of which they converted 17 at an impressive 85.0%. In the three-point category, New York succeeded 15 of 38 attempts (39.5%). By the match’s conclusion, the Liberty shot 34 for 67 from the field, achieving a shooting percentage of 50.7%. Defensively, they allowed the Fire to score on 30 of their 68 attempts, which resulted in an overall shooting rate of 44.1%. New York finished the contest with a three-point shooting rate of 29.0% (9 of 31) and achieved 13 out of 20 from the free-throw line (65.0%). In total rebounds, the Liberty permitted Portland 30 boards (7 offensive).
Breanna Stewart shone for the Liberty, converting 8 of 14 shots with a shooting percentage of 57.1%. She gathered 7 rebounds and scored 22 points during her 28 minutes on the court, along with 1 assist.
Currently, New York holds a record of 3-1 this season. Their offensive production stands at 400 points total (100.0 points per game), with an average of 33.5 rebounds per game. The Liberty commit 22.3 fouls per contest and excel at the free-throw line with an 85.6% conversion rate. Offensively, they shoot 50.9% from the field, placing them 2nd in the league. Their assist average is 25.0 per game, ranking 1st in the WNBA, while they commit 15.3 turnovers each game. Defensively, New York gives up 87.0 points per game, ranking 9th. They permit 20.5 assists and 32.5 rebounds per game, placing them 9th and 6th accordingly. The Liberty restrict opponents to 29.5% from three-point range (33 of 112) and are allowing an average free throw shooting percentage of 69.6%. They create 14.3 turnovers for their opponents while holding teams to 43.5% shooting from the field, ranking 7th in the WNBA.
Who will cover the spread in tonight’s WNBA game?
Prediction: Take Golden State (+6.5)
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