- Matchup: Golden State Valkyries vs Connecticut Sun
- Scheduled Date: Friday, July 10, 2026
- Venue: Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, CT
- Broadcast: ION
- Betting Odds: Golden State favored by 9.5 points
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On Friday, the Connecticut Sun (5-17) will take on the Golden State Valkyries (16-7) at the Mohegan Sun Arena. The Valkyries enter this matchup as 9.5-point favorites, with an over/under set at 154.5.
In their previous match, the Golden State Valkyries triumphed over the Toronto Tempo, winning 83-75. They achieved a field goal percentage of 44.8% (26 of 58) and drained 11 out of 30 from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, the Valkyries were impressive, hitting 20 of 25 for an 80.0% success rate. On the boards, they secured a total of 30 rebounds, including 9 on the offensive end, and distributed 14 assists while forcing 14 turnovers and recording 10 steals. Defensively, Golden State held their opponents to a shooting percentage of 48.1% (26 of 54). Toronto managed to dish out 10 assists and secured a steal during the match. They also grabbed 41 rebounds (10 offensive and 31 defensive) and blocked 3 shots, finishing with an impressive 94.4% at the charity stripe (17 of 18) and connecting on 6 of 22 from three-point territory.
Janelle Salaun stood out as a key player in the contest, finishing with 26 points on 7 of 10 shooting in just 23 minutes. She also grabbed 6 rebounds and recorded 1 assist, highlighting her effectiveness on the court.
The Golden State Valkyries enter this matchup with a solid 16-7 record for the season. They score an average of 82.1 points per game, positioning them 12th in the WNBA, with a field goal percentage of 41.2%. The Valkyries are drilling 34.4% from three-point range (246 of 716) and 76.7% from the free-throw line. As a unit, they collect 33.1 rebounds per game and boast a total of 417 assists, ranking 10th in the league for playmaking. They commit roughly 10.6 turnovers per game while averaging 19.9 fouls. Defensively, Golden State forces their rivals into 13.5 turnovers per game while allowing 34.8% from long range, being ranked first for points allowed per game at 76.7. Their defense permits an opponent shooting rate of 41.9% (310 of 458) and they relinquish 33.3 boards per game, ranking them 6th in terms of assists allowed, with 422 given up throughout the season.
In their last outing, the Connecticut Sun experienced a setback, losing to the Minnesota Lynx with a score of 86-80. The Sun managed to secure 25 defensive rebounds and 7 offensive boards, totalling 32 rebounds. They turned the ball over 12 times while registering 11 steals. Minnesota was called for 23 fouls, allowing the Sun to go to the free-throw line 27 times, converting 22 for an 81.5% success rate. From beyond the arc, Connecticut hit 6 of 23 attempts (26.1%) and finished with a shooting percentage of 40.0% (26 of 65) for the match. Conversely, they allowed the Lynx to shoot 46.7% (28 of 60) from the field and 45.5% from three-point range (10 of 22), along with 20 of 27 from the charity stripe (74.1%). Connecticut also permitted Minnesota to retrieve 32 rebounds in total (8 offensive).
Leila Lacan played a significant role for the Sun, completing 5 of 9 shots for a 55.6% success rate, alongside 6 rebounds and 15 points in 29 minutes of play, contributing 6 assists to the team’s efforts.
The Connecticut Sun currently hold a 5-17 season record. Offensively, they are shooting 43.1% from the field, ranking 12th in the league. For the season, the Sun have accumulated 1,759 points, averaging 80.0 per game, while also averaging 33.7 rebounds. They dish out an average of 18.8 assists per game, which ranks 13th, while committing 13.5 turnovers per game and 23.0 fouls on average, hitting 68.4% from the free-throw line. Additionally, they rank 10th in the league for points allowed per game at 86.7. The Sun force their opponents into 14.9 turnovers per game while allowing teams to shoot 45.6% from the field (8th in the league). The Connecticut defense permits 35.6% from long range (190 of 534) and their opponents convert 77.7% of their free-throw attempts. They give up 19.6 assists and 33.2 rebounds per game, ranking 7th and 6th respectively in the WNBA.
Who will prevail in tonight’s WNBA clash against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Golden State (-9.5)
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