- Matchup: Phoenix Mercury vs Golden State Valkyries
- Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
- Venue: Chase Center, San Francisco, CA
- Broadcast: WNBA League Pass
- Betting Odds: Phoenix (+8.5)
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In an exciting matchup, the Phoenix Mercury (4-8) will face off against the Golden State Valkyries (6-5) at Chase Center on Tuesday. Golden State enters the game as 8.5-point favorites, with the over/under set at 161.5 points.
In their previous game, the Phoenix Mercury edged out the Portland Fire with a close score of 78-72. The Mercury posted a field goal percentage of 41.9% (26 of 62) and connected on 7 of 21 attempts from beyond the arc. They excelled at the free throw line, converting 19 of 22 for an impressive 86.4% success rate. Rebounding was also a key factor, with the team securing a total of 24 boards, including 7 offensive rebounds. They dished out 21 assists and caused 20 turnovers, accumulating 10 steals in the process. On the defensive end, Phoenix limited their opponent to a 42.1% shooting percentage (24 of 57) and allowed Portland to collect 32 rebounds (8 offensive, 24 defensive), while Portland had 8 assists and 3 steals during the match. Portland performed effectively at the free throw line, hitting 14 of 17 attempts (82.4%) and sunk 10 out of 26 three-point attempts.
DeWanna Bonner was a standout performer, recording 19 points on 6 of 15 shooting in 34 minutes of play, along with snagging 5 rebounds and delivering 5 assists.
The Phoenix Mercury enters this contest with a season record of 4-8. They average 81.7 points per game, ranking 11th in the league, while shooting 41.3% from the field. The team has a three-point shooting percentage of 30.9% (89 of 288) and a free throw success rate of 81.3%. Collectively, Phoenix secures 31.7 rebounds per game and boasts 215 assists this season, putting them 7th in the league in assist distribution. They commit 12.6 turnovers per game and average 18.5 personal fouls. Defensively, the Mercury force 13.8 turnovers per game and draw 21.8 fouls, ranking 11th for assists allowed with 239 given up this season. On the defensive end, Phoenix has allowed their opponents to shoot at a 45.9% efficiency (166 of 261) and surrender an average of 34.3 rebounds per game while holding opponents to 38.4% from three-point range, ranking 8th in the league for points allowed per game at 84.9.
In their last outing, the Golden State Valkyries fell to the Las Vegas Aces, losing 84-79. The Valkyries secured 28 defensive rebounds and 10 offensive boards for a total of 38 rebounds. They turned the ball over 9 times and made 4 steals. The Aces committed 19 personal fouls, allowing Golden State to take 17 shots from the free throw line, of which they made 12 for a conversion rate of 70.6%. Golden State shot 31.4% from three-point range (11 of 35) during the match and finished with a field goal percentage of 38.9% (28 of 72). Defensively, they allowed the Aces to convert 27 of 63 attempts from the field (42.9%) and 43.3% from three-point land (13 of 30), while permitting 17 out of 22 free throws (77.3%). Overall, Golden State allowed Las Vegas to gather 36 total rebounds (6 offensive).
Gabby Williams proved to be pivotal for the Valkyries, hitting 10 of 17 shots for an impressive 58.8% shooting percentage, alongside 27 points and 6 rebounds in just 28 minutes of play.
Currently, the Golden State Valkyries hold a 6-5 record this season, committing an average of 20.4 fouls per game while scoring 76.5% from the free throw line. They achieve 19.1 assists per game (8th in the WNBA) with only 9.6 turnovers on average. Golden State has tallied 944 points this season (85.8 per game) and averages 33.9 rebounds. Offensively, they are shooting 40.6% from the field, placing them 14th in the league. Defensively, the Valkyries rank 3rd in the league for points allowed per game at 80.5, relinquishing 19.7 assists and 35.7 rebounds per game, ranking 9th and 13th respectively. The Golden State defense allows opponents to shoot 37.6% from three-point range (100 of 266) and 76.6% from the free throw line, while forcing 13.9 turnovers and permitting teams to shoot 42.6% from the field (7th in the league).
Who will prevail in this WNBA showdown against the spread?
Prediction: Take Phoenix (+8.5)
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