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Fever vs Valkyries WNBA Pick: Indiana Aims To Build Momentum At Home (May 22)

Published May 21, 11:31pm ET by

James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer

Last updated May 21, 11:31pm ET

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The Fever-Valkyries will clash on Friday night in Indianapolis.

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Updated May 21, 11:32pm ET

  • The Fever improved to 3-2 after beating the Portland Fire 90-73.
  • Meanwhile, Golden State is 3-1 following an 87-70 win against the New York Liberty.
  • These teams previously met on Aug. 31, 2025, with the Valkyries winning 75-63.

One of Friday's WNBA matchups features the Indiana Fever hosting the Golden State Valkyries. Who has the edge in our Fever vs Valkyries pick?

Indiana Fever vs. Golden State Valkyries Overview Watch On: ION

DATE & TIME

FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2026 @ 7:30 PM ET
Indiana Fever
Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Indianapolis, IN
Golden State Valkyries
GAME ODDS
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Indiana Fever -6.5 (-110)
Golden State Valkyries +6.5 (-110)

The Fever cruised past Portland behind Boston's solid performance

After dropping two of its first three games, Indiana has bounced back with two straight wins. Their latest triumph was a 90-73 victory against the Portland Fire on Wednesday night.

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Thanks to a 21-7 burst to close out the second quarter, the Fever took a 16-point lead into the break. Indiana maintained a double-digit advantage throughout the second half en route to securing their third win of the season.

Aliyah Boston scored a team-high 24 points, along with eight rebounds and three assists. She shot 8-of-11 from the field and 2-for-4 from 3-point range. Kelsey Mitchell finished with 21 points and four assists.

Golden State's balanced scoring and stingy defense were key in the win over the Liberty

Fresh off a playoff appearance in 2025, the Valkyries have produced three wins across their first four games. This includes an 87-70 victory against the New York Liberty on Thursday.

Golden State set the tone early, jumping out to a 25-15 lead in the first quarter, and never looked back. Five players reached double figures for the road team.

Gabby Williams led the way with 16 points, going 4-for-6 from long range. Veronica Burton and Kaila Charles added 13 points each, while Kayla Thornton contributed 11 points and five rebounds.

The Valkyries held New York to 42 percent shooting overall and 25 percent from 3-point territory. Golden State also scored 17 points off 15 Liberty turnovers.

Fever vs Valkyries WNBA Pick

Indiana enters this showdown as a 6.5-point favorite. Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of Friday's matchup.

  • The Fever are 5-5 (SU) in their previous 10 games.
  • Indiana is 2-4 ATS in its last six outings.
  • The Valkyries are 4-6 (SU) in their previous 10 contests.
  • Golden State is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 matchups.

The Fever have dropped all three meetings between these franchises, but hold a 7-3 mark in their last 10 home outings. Golden State's top-ranked defense ensures this will be a low-scoring affair, but Indiana gets the nod in a close one.

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Golden State Valkyries (+6)
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