Valkyries vs Wings WNBA Pick: Golden State Looks To Extend Its Surge On The Road (Aug 7)

• The Valkyries improved to 21-9 with a 92-81 win over the Toronto Tempo.
• Dallas fell to 19-12 after a stunning 96-92 loss to the Washington Mystics.
• Golden State leads the season series 1-0.

One of Friday’s WNBA matchups features the Golden State Valkyries visiting the Dallas Wings. Which team has the edge in our Valkyries vs Wings pick?

Valkyries aim to extend win streak to three games

After a 10-7 start, Golden State has won 11 of its last 13. This stretch includes a 92-81 victory over the Toronto Tempo on Tuesday night.

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The Valkyries led by one point at halftime before pulling away after the break. In the second half, Golden State outscored the Tempo 51-39, including a 20-13 edge in the final frame.

Janelle Salaun led the team with 21 points on 8-for-12 shooting off the bench. Kayla Thornton poured in 20 points and accounted for four of the team’s 18 made 3-pointers, powering an offense that thrives from long range.

Dallas looks to rebound from heartbreaking loss to the Mystics

Meanwhile, the Wings have been trending in the wrong direction following a 16-7 start. A 96-92 loss to the Washington Mystics marked the team’s third loss in four games.

Dallas appeared to be heading toward a win, leading 76-56 with less than three minutes left in the third quarter. Sadly, it wasn’t meant to be, as Washington closed with a 40-16 surge, marking one of the season’s most dramatic collapses.

The Wings got solid contributions from multiple players. Jessica Shepard delivered a 22-point peformance, adding 11 rebounds and seven assists. Alanna Smith registered 21 points, 11 rebounds, three blocks and two steals. Unfortunately, a balanced scoring effort and strong shooting numbers — 50 percent overall and 39 percent from distance — were not enough to hold off Washington down the stretch.

Valkyries vs Wings WNBA Pick

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

• The Valkyries are 8-2 (SU) in their previous 10 games.
• Golden State is 1-4 ATS in its last five outings.
• The Wings are 6-4 (SU) in their previous 10 contests.
• Dallas is 2-3 ATS in its last five matchups.

The Valkyries have won four of the previous five meetings in this series, and they are a top-five squad at both ends of the floor. These factors indicate that Golden State will prevail in this Western Conference battle.