The Golden State Valkyries head to College Park Center on Sunday evening to face the Dallas Wings in a 7:30 PM EDT Western Conference showdown, airing on Bally Sports Southwest and NBCS-BA. Tickets start as low as $10, making it a steal for Arlington fans. The Valkyries, with an 18-18 record, are 3.5-point road favorites with an over/under of 170.5 points, fighting to climb the playoff ladder. The Wings, struggling at 9-28, are coming off a heartbreaking 81-80 loss to the Sparks, despite Paige Bueckers’ historic 44-point outburst. With Dallas winning the season series opener 82-79 on June 17, this rematch promises intensity.
Position-by-Position Breakdown
Point Guard – Veronica Burton, questionable with a concussion, runs the Valkyries’ offense with 5.2 assists and 7.8 points, bringing defensive tenacity. Paige Bueckers, Dallas’ rookie sensation, counters with 18.4 points and 5.1 assists, fresh off her record-setting performance against L.A.
Shooting Guard – Kiana Williams provides Golden State with perimeter shooting, averaging 12.1 points and stepping up in clutch moments. Arike Ogunbowale, questionable with a knee issue, leads the Wings with 20.2 points but sat out their last game, leaving her status uncertain.
Small Forward – Kate Martin gives the Valkyries hustle and spacing, averaging 8.4 points and 4.2 rebounds. DeJonai Carrington brings defensive grit for Dallas, averaging 7.8 points but needing to match Golden State’s wings offensively.
Power Forward – Iliana Rupert, also questionable with a concussion, anchors Golden State with 9.3 points and 6.1 rebounds. Maddy Siegrist provides Dallas with 10.6 points and 4.8 rebounds, looking to capitalize on mismatches.
Center – Temi Fagbenle holds down the paint for the Valkyries with 7.8 points and 5.4 rebounds, stepping up if Rupert is out. Teaira McCowan is Dallas’ rebounding force, averaging 10.1 points and 8.2 rebounds, ready to dominate the glass.
Game Outlook
The Valkyries are battling for playoff positioning, ranking ninth in offense (78.4 PPG) but fourth in defense (76.8 PPG allowed). They lost to Dallas 82-79 on June 17, with Bueckers dropping 22 points, but bounced back with a 77-71 win on July 20, led by Williams’ 18 points. The Wings, despite their 9-28 record, have shown fight, with Bueckers’ 44-point explosion against the Sparks highlighting their potential. Dallas ranks fourth in pace but struggles defensively (10th, 83.2 PPG allowed). Both teams love to run, setting up a high-scoring affair, but Golden State’s defensive edge and depth should shine, especially if Ogunbowale is limited or out.
Best Bets
- Golden State Valkyries -3.5 – Golden State’s defensive strength and balanced attack make them a solid pick to cover on the road against a struggling Wings team.
- Over 170.5 Total Points – Both teams’ fast pace and Dallas’ defensive woes suggest this game could clear the total, as seen in their 161-point June meeting.
- Paige Bueckers Over 19.5 Points – Bueckers’ recent 44-point outburst and consistent scoring make her a safe bet to hit this mark, especially with Ogunbowale potentially sidelined.
Final Score Prediction
Golden State Valkyries 88 – Dallas Wings 83
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