- Matchup: Golden State Valkyries vs Las Vegas Aces
- Date: Sunday, June 21, 2026
- Venue: Michelob ULTRA Arena, Las Vegas, NV
- Broadcast: CBS
- Line/Point Spread: Golden State (+3.5)
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The Golden State Valkyries (10-6) are set to face off against the Las Vegas Aces (11-4) this Sunday at Michelob ULTRA Arena, with Las Vegas being favored by 3.5 points. The over/under for this game is established at 167.5.
In their previous game, the Golden State Valkyries suffered a 81-75 defeat to the Minnesota Lynx. The Valkyries recorded a field goal percentage of 35.1%, completing 26 out of 74 attempts, including 12 from beyond the arc out of 40 tries. At the free-throw line, they made 11 of 17 attempts, translating to a 64.7% success rate. On the boards, Golden State tallied a total of 41 rebounds, with 9 of those being offensive. The squad also delivered 20 assists, forced 8 turnovers, and secured 4 steals defensively. The Valkyries allowed Minnesota to shoot 39.7% from the field (27 of 68), while Minnesota garnered 25 rebounds (2 offensive, 23 defensive) and had 3 blocks. Minnesota excelled at the charity stripe, hitting 21 of 23 for a sharp 91.3%. From three-point range, they also converted 6 of 13 attempts.
Cecilia Zandalasini was a standout performer for the Valkyries, scoring 23 points with a shooting efficiency of 46.7% (7 of 15). She played for 27 minutes and added 4 rebounds and 2 assists to her impressive stat line.
The Golden State Valkyries enter this matchup with a record of 10-6 this season. The team averages 84.4 points per game, ranking them 9th in the league, with a field goal percentage of 40.6%. The Valkyries boast a 36.4% shooting rate from three-point territory (184 of 506) and an impressive 77.3% from the free-throw line. They average 34.1 rebounds per game and have accumulated 302 assists so far this season, placing them 10th in the WNBA for passing efficiency. Their turnover rate stands at 10.2 per game, and they commit an average of 19.6 personal fouls each night. Defensively, the Valkyries force 13.3 turnovers per game while drawing 20.6 fouls from opponents. They allow a shooting percentage of 42.0% (212 of 329) and an average of 34.8 rebounds per game. In terms of assists, they rank 9th, conceding a total of 310 assists throughout the season while giving up 37.0% shooting from three-point land. Notably, they lead the league in points allowed per game, allowing just 78.6 points.
On the other hand, the Las Vegas Aces claimed a recent victory against the Phoenix Mercury with a score of 86-76. In that game, the Aces secured 20 defensive rebounds and 9 offensive boards for a total of 29. They committed 9 turnovers but managed to force 18 steals. The Mercury committed 19 fouls, taking the Aces to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 19 for a 76.0% success rate. Las Vegas made 5 of 21 three-point attempts, resulting in a 23.8% shooting rate from beyond the arc. The Aces finished the game with a shooting percentage of 45.6%, making 31 of their 68 shots. They held the Mercury to a 47.4% success rate from the field while allowing 27 made baskets from 57 attempts. The Aces allowed Phoenix to shoot 42.9% from three-point range, hitting 9 of 21 shots, and finished strong at the free-throw line with 13 of 14 made (92.9%). Defensively, Las Vegas allowed Phoenix to register 30 rebounds total (5 offensive).
A’ja Wilson was a crucial contributor for the Aces, achieving a remarkable 33 points by converting 11 of 20 shots for a 55.0% shooting percentage, while also grabbing 10 rebounds and distributing 3 assists in her 37 minutes of play.
Currently, Las Vegas boasts a record of 11-4 this season, generating 1,349 total points (averaging 89.9 points per game) and securing 36.4 rebounds on average. The Aces commit 17.3 personal fouls per game and have a free-throw success rate of 74.7%. Offensively, Las Vegas has a shooting percentage of 48.0%, ranking them 2nd in the league. They lead the league in assists with 23.5 per game while averaging 12.7 turnovers. Defensively, the Aces rank 8th in the league for points allowed at 86.5 per game, forcing 11.9 turnovers while permitting opponents to shoot 43.4% from the field (6th best in WNBA). Las Vegas concedes 37.1% shooting from three-point territory (142 of 383) and allows a free-throw success rate of 80.7%. In terms of assists allowed and rebounds conceded, they rank 6th and 8th in the league, respectively, yielding 19.3 assists and 33.4 rebounds per game.
Who will come out on top in tonight’s WNBA showdown against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Golden State (+3.5)
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