Valkyries vs Sun WNBA Pick: Will Connecticut Pull Off The Upset? (Aug 11)

• The Golden State Valkyries are 15-15 and have the third-worst record out west.
• The Connecticut Sun are 5-25 and have the worst record in the league.
• These squads previously faced off on Jul. 27, with the Sun winning that contest by a sizeable 95-64 margin.

One of the games on Monday’s WNBA slate features the Golden State Valkyries hosting the Connecticut Sun. Which team has the edge in our Valkyries vs Sun pick?

Golden State Looks To Make It Two Straight

The Valkyries recently snapped a two-game skid with a 72-59 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks on Saturday night.

Golden State led 56-48 through the first three quarters. The Valkyries put the game away for good, courtesy of a 12-5 burst over the first six minutes of the final frame.

Veronica Burton was one of three starters who reached double figures. She finished with 16 points, five rebounds, and five assists. Cecilia Zandalasini added 14 points, three assists, two steals, and two blocks.

Connecticut Aims To Snap Four-Game Losing Streak

The Sun enter this matchup amid a four-game skid, including a 94-86 loss to the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday night.

Connecticut built a 45-33 lead in the second quarter before Las Vegas closed the first half with a 12-0 burst, tying the contest at 45. Chelsea Gray knocked down two free throws to put the Aces up 51-50 with 7:18 left in the third quarter, and the home team did not trail the rest of the way.

Marina Mabrey led the way with 22 points, four rebounds, and three assists. Saniya Rivers added 17 points, four assists, and three steals off the bench.

Valkyries vs Sun Pick

Golden State has the third-worst scoring average in the association, but ranks second in points allowed per outing (77.8). On the other side, Connecticut is last in both offensive and defensive efficiency.

The season series is knotted at 1-1, with both teams producing double-digit victories on their home court. Given the Valkyries’ 9-5 record at home and Connecticut’s 1-13 road record, look for Golden State to come out on top in this interconference showdown.