Golden State Valkyries vs Las Vegas Aces Picks and Prediction for Saturday, June 6, 2026
Use Code WWWC The Golden State Valkyries face the Las Vegas Aces at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas, NV, on Saturday at 3:00 PM ET, with coverage on ABC. Golden State enters at 6-4 overall and 2-2 away after an 87-84 loss at Minnesota. Las Vegas comes in at 6-3 overall and 0-2 home after a 79-69 win at Los Angeles. The Aces have won two straight, including a 91-81 win over Golden State on May 31. Court control starts here—see why our WNBA picks for Golden State Valkyries vs Las Vegas Aces prediction deliver results.
Valkyries Need More Defensive Stops
The Golden State Valkyries enter this matchup with a 6-4 record, averaging 86.5 points while allowing 80.1 points per game. Golden State has won three of the last five, but the Valkyries have dropped two of the last three, both by competitive margins against Minnesota and Las Vegas. In the most recent game, Golden State lost 87-84 at Minnesota on June 4. That result came after a strong 95-77 win over Portland, so the Valkyries have still shown enough scoring to stay alive in this spot.
Golden State’s offense has been steady, with Janelle Salaun leading the Valkyries at 14.2 points per game on 42.2% shooting. Veronica Burton has handled the passing load with 5.8 assists per game, while Kayla Thornton leads the team with 5.2 rebounds. The Valkyries average 19.6 assists and shoot 41% from the field, but the matchup is tough against a Las Vegas team shooting 49% and blocking 7.3 shots per game. Golden State also lost the previous meeting 91-81, so the Valkyries need a sharper defensive game than the one shown on May 31.
Injuries: Ashten Prechtel, Coach’s Decision, Game-time decision.Miela Sowah, Coach’s Decision, Out.Iliana Rupert, Not Injury Related, Out for season.
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Aces Have the Scoring Edge
The Las Vegas Aces hold a 6-3 record, averaging 89.7 points while allowing 85.6 points per game. Las Vegas has won two straight, beating Golden State 91-81 on May 31 and Los Angeles 79-69 on June 2. The Aces had dropped back-to-back games before that run, losing 95-87 at Dallas and 101-95 against Los Angeles, but the response has been direct. The latest win over Los Angeles showed a much better defensive result, holding the opponent to 69 points after giving up at least 95 in the previous two losses.
Las Vegas has the stronger statistical case on offense. A’ja Wilson leads the Aces with 24.8 points and 8.9 rebounds per game while shooting 51.9% from the field, giving Las Vegas the best individual scoring option in this matchup. Chelsea Gray leads the Aces with 7.2 assists per game, and Las Vegas averages 22.8 assists as a team. The Aces also have a clear edge in field goal percentage, rebounds, assists, and blocks. The one concern is the 0-2 home record, but the matchup still leans toward Las Vegas because the Aces already beat this Golden State team by 10 and carry the better offensive numbers.
Injuries: Chennedy Carter, Leg, Game-time decision.Jewell Loyd, Leg, Game-time decision.Dana Evans, Leg, Out.
Golden State Valkyries vs Las Vegas Aces Picks Pick
Spread Pick for Golden State Valkyries vs Las Vegas Aces Picks
- Las Vegas Aces -4.5 (4 Units)
Las Vegas is the play against the spread because the Aces have already handled this matchup once, winning 91-81 at Golden State on May 31. The Aces average 89.7 points, shoot 49% from the field, and get 24.8 points per game from Wilson. Golden State scores well at 86.5 points per game, but the Valkyries shoot only 41% and now face a Las Vegas group averaging 7.3 blocks. The Aces also have more passing strengths with 22.8 assists per game compared to Golden State’s 19.6. The -4.5 number is fair with Las Vegas holding the top-end scorer, the better shooting percentage, and the recent head-to-head win.
Over/Under Pick for Golden State Valkyries vs Las Vegas Aces Picks
- Over 168.5 (4 Units)
The over gets the lean because both offenses have been strong enough to push this total. Golden State averages 86.5 points per game, and Las Vegas averages 89.7, putting the combined scoring averages well above 168.5. The first meeting between these teams finished at 172 total points in a 91-81 Las Vegas win. Golden State has scored 84, 95, 81, 90, and 97 across the last five games, while Las Vegas has allowed 85.6 points per game this season. The Aces’ 49% shooting and Golden State’s recent scoring form point toward another game with enough offense to clear the number.
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