Valkyries vs Aces WNBA Pick: Can Golden State Even The Season Series? (Aug 6)

• The Golden State Valkyries are 14-14 and have the third-worst record out west.
• The Las Vegas Aces are 15-14 and have the fourth-best record in the Western Conference.
• These squads previously faced off on Aug. 3, with the Aces winning that contest by a 101-77 margin.

One of the games on Wednesday’s WNBA slate features the Golden State Valkyries hosting the Las Vegas Aces. Which team has the edge in our Valkyries vs Aces pick?

Golden State Looks To Get Back Into The Win Column, While Las Vegas Aims For Its Fourth Win In Five Games

The Valkyries recently saw their three-game win streak end with a 101-77 loss to the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday.

Golden State was outscored 27-14 in the first quarter, as the Aces made nine of their 16 shot attempts. Las Vegas put the game away for good in the second quarter with a 23-11 scoring edge, resulting in a 50-25 advantage at the break.

Illana Rupert headlined the Valkyries’ offense with 17 points and eight rebounds. Laeticia Amihere and Kaila Charles added 14 and 13 points off the bench.

On the other side, Jewell Loyd powered the Aces’ scoring attack with 27 points, including a 7-for-11 effort from deep. Jackie Young registered 20 points, eight assists, five rebounds, and two steals.

Golden State looks to tie the season series at two games apiece.

Valkyries vs Aces WNBA Pick

Golden State has the league’s third-worst scoring average, but is second in points allowed per contest (78.5). Meanwhile, Las Vegas is ranked seventh in offensive rating and ninth in defensive efficiency.

The Aces have taken two of the three meetings between the franchises this season. Las Vegas was a 6.5-point favorite in the previous matchup and went on to win by 24 points. Look for the Aces to emerge victorious here as well, but by a smaller margin.