Matchup: Golden State Valkyries vs Phoenix Mercury
Points Prop: 12 – Over (-111) Under (-115)
Rebounds Prop: 5 – Over (+110) Under (-145)
Assists Prop: 5 – Over (-104) Under (-115)
On Tuesday, August 19, 2025, Veronica Burton and the Golden State Valkyries will face off against the Phoenix Mercury at Chase Center, streaming live on YouTube TV. Burton’s player prop bets are set at 12 points, 5 assists, and 5 rebounds.
Veronica Burton Season Overview
Burton boasts a field goal percentage of 38.6% and an impressive 38.2% from beyond the arc. This season, she has accumulated 174 assists and secured 145 rebounds (including 42 second-chance rebounds and 103 defensive boards). Her free throw shooting sits at 86.9%, while her effective field goal rate is at 48.0%. Defensively, she averages 1.1 steals and 0.4 blocks per game. Across 34 appearances, her season averages have reached 11.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game. Throughout this season, Veronica has logged 984 minutes on the court, contributing a total of 385 points.
Veronica Burton Career Statistics
Throughout her WNBA career, Burton maintains a shooting percentage of 35.9% and a 34.1% success rate on three-point attempts. Over her professional career, she has played 2,480 minutes, registered 114 steals, and recorded 43 blocks. Defensively, she averages 0.8 steals and 0.3 blocks per game. Offensively, she has accrued 669 points alongside 388 assists and 312 rebounds. Offensively, Burton averages 9.7 points, 5.6 assists, and 0.6 made threes per game throughout her professional journey. Furthermore, she gathers 2.2 rebounds per game (0.7 offensive rebounds and 1.5 defensive rebounds) while maintaining an 88.8% free throw rate.
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Veronica Burton Recent Performance
| Opponent | Minutes | Points | Assists | Rebounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Dream | 31 | 16 | 5 | 1 |
| Chicago Sky | 30 | 11 | 2 | 5 |
| Washington Mystics | 36 | 30 | 7 | 7 |
| Connecticut Sun | 30 | 3 | 10 | 6 |
| Los Angeles Sparks | 34 | 16 | 5 | 5 |
Phoenix Mercury Defensive Analysis
The Phoenix Mercury currently rank 11th in the league for allowing assists, having given up 648 assists this season. Their defense permits a field goal percentage of 42.4% (2,180 of 924) and averages 35.4 rebounds per game. Opponents are shooting 32.3% from three-point territory against them, placing them 11th in points allowed per game (79.8). The Mercury’s defensive strategy results in forcing an average of 14.9 turnovers while committing 16.9 fouls per game.
Golden State Valkyries Recent Performance
In the last five games, the Golden State Valkyries have achieved a field goal percentage of 29.2% (18 of 50) and a free throw to field goal rate of 23.3%. Their three-point shooting sits at 20.1%, with a two-point shooting percentage of 37.7%. Veronica Burton has been a key player, contributing to 41.4% of assists during this stretch with an average of 4.8 assists per game. She accounts for 24.1% of the team’s points and grabs 17.8% of total rebounds. Overall, the Valkyries are averaging 52.5 points and securing 22.5 rebounds in their last five outings.
Veronica Burton Last 10 Games
In her last ten games, Veronica Burton has averaged 29.4 minutes on the court, attempting 8.0 shots and making 3.8 field goals per game, resulting in a shooting percentage of 42.5%. Offensively, she averages 5.0 assists and 12.8 points per game, with 2.0 turnovers. Her true shooting percentage is a notable 62.6%, while her free throw shooting stands at 61.7%. During this stretch, she has recorded 4 blocks, secured 43 rebounds, and scored a total of 128 points. Burton also tallied 50 assists, 11 steals, and made 38 field goals. In her last ten contests, she averages 4.3 rebounds per game, with 1.5 personal fouls and 3.1 free throw attempts per game.
Guy Bruhn’s Recommendation: Bet on the Under for Assists (-115)
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