- Matchup: Golden State Valkyries vs Dallas Wings
- Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
- Venue: College Park Center in Arlington, TX
- Broadcast: ESPN
- Betting Odds: Golden State favored by 3.5 points
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On Wednesday, College Park Center will host the Dallas Wings (27-17) as they face off against the Golden State Valkyries (32-12) in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series. Golden State is currently leading the series 1-0, while Dallas enters as 3.5 point underdogs. The total points for this game has been set at 156.5.
In their previous encounter, the Golden State Valkyries defeated the Dallas Wings decisively, finishing at 104-80. Golden State showed impressive offensive efficiency with a field goal percentage of 48.6% (36 out of 74) and nailed 18 threes out of 36 attempts. From the free-throw line, they posted an 87.5% success rate, converting 14 of 16 attempts. They secured 35 rebounds, 9 of which were offensive, and facilitated 13 assists while forcing 12 turnovers and collecting 5 steals. On the defensive front, the Valkyries limited Dallas to a field goal percentage of 46.7% (28 of 60 shooting). Dallas managed 6 assists and had 2 steals, along with 33 rebounds (6 offensive and 27 defensive) and 2 blocks. They made 90.0% of their free-throw attempts, sinking 18 out of 20, and succeeded in 6 of 20 three-point efforts.
One standout player was Cecilia Zandalasini, who contributed significantly with 22 points on 7 of 11 shooting in just 16 minutes of play, without grabbing any rebounds. Her shooting accuracy from the field was 63.6% and she also provided 1 assist.
The Golden State Valkyries head into this matchup with an impressive record of 32-12 this season. They average 10.4 turnovers per game while committing 19.2 fouls each outing. As a team, they are grabbing 33.3 rebounds per game and have dishing out 851 assists throughout the season, ranking 13th in the league for assists. The Valkyries hit 34.4% from beyond the arc (459 out of 1,335) and convert 77.4% from the free-throw line. Currently, they score an average of 82.2 points per game (14th in the league) and connect on 42.2% of their field goals. Defensively, they force 13.7 turnovers per game and commit 18.9 personal fouls. The Valkyries allow opponents to shoot 41.4% (1,146 out of 2,769) and grab 32.7 rebounds on average. Additionally, they lead the league in assists allowed, with 802 given up for the year, and limit opponents to 32.6% shooting from three-point range, making them the best defensively, allowing only 75.1 points per game.
In their last outing, the Dallas Wings faced a tough 104-80 loss against the Golden State Valkyries. They managed to secure 25 defensive rebounds along with 5 offensive boards for a total of 30 rebounds. The Wings turned the ball over 10 times and recorded 3 steals during the match. With 19 personal fouls called against Golden State, the Wings had the opportunity to shoot 20 free throws, converting 18 for a 90.0% efficiency. From outside, Dallas shot 30.0%, hitting 6 of their 20 attempts. In total, they finished the game with a field goal percentage of 46.7%, making 28 out of 60 shots, while allowing the Valkyries to achieve 48.6% accuracy (36 out of 74). They successfully made 14 of 16 free throw attempts, shooting 87.5%. On the boards, Dallas allowed Golden State to grab 33 total rebounds (6 offensive).
Paige Bueckers made a significant impact in this match for the Wings, scoring 21 points with an impressive shooting rate of 90.0% (9 of 10). In her 25 minutes on the court, she also collected 6 rebounds and dished out 2 assists.
The Dallas Wings hold a record of 27-17 this season, amassing a total of 3,933 points (averaging 89.4 points per game) and securing 34.6 rebounds per game. They commit 18.3 personal fouls on average and maintain a free-throw percentage of 78.7%. Offensively, the Wings have a shooting percentage of 46.8%, placing them 4th in the league. They average 22.3 assists per game, ranking first in the WNBA, while giving up the ball 11.0 times each outing. Defensively, Dallas is 5th in points allowed, yielding 85.3 points per game. They force opponents into 12.0 turnovers per game and allow a shooting percentage of 44.8% (6th in the league). The Wings concede 33.1% from beyond the arc and their opponents have a free-throw success rate of 79.6%. On average, they allow 19.9 assists and 33.3 rebounds, ranking 5th and 7th in the league respectively.
Who do you think will prevail against the spread in tonight’s WNBA matchup?
Prediction: Bet on Dallas (+3.5)
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