Valkyries vs Sky WNBA Pick: Golden State Aims for a Season Sweep (Aug 15)

The WNBA season continues on Friday, Aug 15, as the Golden State Valkyries (17-15) visit the Chicago Sky (8-24) at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. The Valkyries have been excellent recently, winning three straight games, while the Sky are in a major freefall.

Golden State Valkyries Outlook

The Valkyries have exceeded expectations in their inaugural season and are now in a prime position to make the playoffs. They are coming off a big win against the Mystics, where two players had career-highs in scoring. The Valkyries have a solid defense and have won both of their previous matchups against the Sky this season.

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

Chicago Sky Outlook

The Sky have been one of the most disappointing teams in the WNBA this season. They have lost 11 of their last 12 games and are at the bottom of the league standings. Their struggles are compounded by the absence of their star forward, who is dealing with an injury. Their offense and defense both rank near the bottom of the league.

Injury Update: Star forward Angel Reese (back) is out with no timetable for her return.

Analysis and Pick

This is a matchup between a hot team and a cold team. The Valkyries have a significant advantage in almost every aspect of the game, especially with the Sky missing their star player. The Valkyries have already beaten the Sky twice this season and are motivated to secure their playoff spot. Given the Sky’s recent struggles, it’s hard to imagine them keeping this game close. The Valkyries should be able to win comfortably and cover the spread.