Sun vs Valkyries WNBA Pick: Golden State Aims to Solidify Playoff Spot (Aug 11)

The WNBA season continues on Monday, Aug 11, with the Connecticut Sun (5-25) visiting the Golden State Valkyries (15-15) at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. Tipoff is scheduled for 10:00 p.m. ET. The Valkyries are in a crucial battle for the final playoff spot, while the Sun are at the bottom of the league standings.

Connecticut Sun Outlook

The Sun have had a difficult season, holding the worst record in the WNBA. They are coming off a road back-to-back, which will likely affect their energy levels. Their offense has been particularly bad, ranking last in offensive rating. They have lost their last four games and have only one road win all season.

Injury Update: Tina Charles (rest) is ruled out for the game.

Golden State Valkyries Outlook

The Valkyries have been a pleasant surprise in their inaugural season, sitting in the final playoff spot. They have a solid home record and have been playing good defense, ranking second in opponent points per game. However, their offense has struggled since a key injury, with the team failing to score 80 points in their last seven games.

Injury Update: Kayla Thornton (knee) is out for the season, and Monique Billings (ankle) is also out.

Analysis and Pick

The Valkyries are in a must-win situation at home against the worst team in the league. The Sun, playing on the second night of a back-to-back and without a key player, will be at a major disadvantage. The Valkyries’ slow pace and strong defense should be enough to control this game. While their offense has struggled, they should be able to score enough points to cover the spread against a tired Sun team.