Valkyries vs Mercury WNBA Pick: Golden State Looks to End Skid (Jun 5)

• The Valkyries lost their third game in a row, falling 86-75 to the unbeaten Lynx.
• Phoenix failed to keep up with Minnesota, losing by a score of 88-65 on Tuesday.
• This will be the very first matchup between these two teams in WNBA history.

The 2025 WNBA season is underway with some stellar matchups. In our Valkyries vs Mercury WNBA pick, Golden State continues to face challenging opponents. They’ll aim to end their losing streak with an upset.

Valkyries Facing Brutal Schedule

Golden State enters this game at 2-4, having lost three straight games since their impressive 2-1 start. All three losses came against the undefeated Lynx and Liberty. Including this game against the Mercury, and the combined record of Golden State’s last four opponents is 27-3. The Valkyries face an uphill battle once again in this game, but will finally draw some easier matchups next week. They’ll aim to get back on track.

Mercury Off to a Strong Start

The Mercury may have struggled against the 8-0 Lynx on Tuesday, but their 5-3 start shows that they are a team capable of making the playoffs. Seeking their first title in over 10 years, Phoenix will be hoping to bounce back from their 23-point defeat against the expansion Valkyries. Satou Sabally is showing why she was their top offseason acquisition, averaging over 20 points and 8 rebounds per game to start the season.

Golden State Valkyries vs Phoenix Mercury WNBA Pick

After losing badly to Minnesota, both of these teams should be chomping at the bit to get back into the win column. Phoenix has a notable advantage with a more experienced and deeper roster. They also have the home-court advantage in this matchup. This one could be close, but take the Mercury to get the win.