Valkyries vs Liberty WNBA Pick: Golden State aims for another signature win (Aug 27)

• The Valkyries improved to 27-11 after beating Connecticut 89-64.
• New York moved to 23-15 following a 109-102 win over the Fever.
• Golden State leads the season series 2-0.

One of Thursday’s WNBA matchups features the Golden State Valkyries taking on the New York Liberty. Which team has the edge in our Valkyries vs Liberty pick?

Valkyries coming off a dominant win over Connecticut

Golden State has won two straight following a two-game skid. The latest triumph was an emphatic 89-64 victory over the Connecticut Sun on Wednesday.

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The Valkyries had little trouble with their opponent in this one. They raced out to 28-point advantage at the break and increased their lead to 35 points in the fourth quarter en route to a wire-to-wire victory.

Janelle Salaun led the way with 15 points on 5-for-8 shooting. Kaila Charles added 14 points and collected eight rebounds, fueling an offense that shot 54 percent from the floor and 40 percent from distance.

New York looks to build on win over the Fever

Meanwhile, the Liberty have won three of their last four games. Their recent signature win was a 109-102 victory over the Indiana Fever.

New York held an early seven point lead before the Fever rallied to tie the game at 100-100. Fortunately for the road team, the Liberty closed the game with a 9-2 run to hold on for the win.

Breanna Stewart was one four starters in double figures, finishing with 22 points, eight boards, and seven dimes. Leonie Fiebich wasn’t far behind, adding 20 points, five rebounds, and five assists, contributing to an offense that featured four double-digit scorers.

Valkyries vs Liberty WNBA Pick

Here’s what you need to know for both teams ahead of this fixture.

• The Valkyries are 8-2 (SU) in their previous 10 games.
• Golden State is is 3-2 ATS in its last five outings.
• The Liberty are 7-3 (SU) in their previous 10 contests.
• New York is 1-4 ATS in its last five matchups.

The Valkyries are an impressive 4-1 in their last five road games, but New York has protected home court very well, posting an impressive 5-0 mark in their last five at Barclays Center. Golden State has dominated the season series, winning both of the previous meetings, while also boasting the league’s top defense. That defensive edge gives the Valkyries a slight advantage in what could be a playoff-caliber clash..