Golden State Valkyries vs Las Vegas Aces Picks and Predictions for Sunday, June 21, 2026
Use Code WWWC The Golden State Valkyries will be on the road Sunday afternoon for a 4:00 PM matchup against the Las Vegas Aces at Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas, NV, and we have you ready to roll with our Golden State vs Las Vegas prediction. Golden State has 10 wins and 6 losses this season heading into Sunday, following a 6-point loss to Minnesota in their last outing, ending a lengthy winning streak. The Las Vegas Aces return home on Sunday with 11 wins and 4 losses this season, having won 4 of the last 5 after a 10-point road victory over Phoenix last time out. Read more about this Golden State vs Las Vegas prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our WNBA Predictions!
Golden State hunts a big win
Offensively, Golden State has scored the ball well this season, averaging 84.4 points on 41% shooting from the floor, but they scored just 75 points in their most recent loss. Defensively, Golden State has been solid, allowing 78.6 points per game this season, and has given up an average of 72.75 points per game across their last 3 victories. The Golden State offense was bad in their last outing, scoring only 75 points, including only 29 in the second half, on 35% shooting and 30% from beyond the arc. Defensively, Golden State was outmatched, giving up 81 points on 40% shooting. Golden State lost the rebounding battle by 3 and committed 14 turnovers. Cecilia Zandalasini led the Golden State offense in their last outing with 23 points on 15 shots.
Gabby Williams leads the Golden State offense this season, averaging 16.3 points per game. Veronica Burton is second on the roster with 14 points and the team-leading 5.7 assists. Janelle Salaun is averaging 13.7 points per game. Kayla Thornton averages a fourth-best 9.1 points and leads the team, pulling in 5.5 rebounds per contest.
Key Injury Report for Golden State:
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- Ashten Prechtel (Out) - Coach’s Decision
- Miela Sowah (Out) - Coach’s Decision
- Iliana Rupert (OFS) - Not Injury Related
Las Vegas looks to keep it rolling
The Las Vegas offense has been phenomenal this season, averaging 89.9 points on 48% shooting. Defensively, Las Vegas is allowing 86.5 points per game this season. Offensively, Las Vegas was the better team in their last outing, scoring 86 points, including 45 in the first half, on 46% shooting from the floor. Defensively, Las Vegas did the job, allowing 76 points, including just 12 in the fourth quarter, on 47% shooting. Las Vegas pulled in 29 rebounds and forced 22 turnovers in the win. A’ja Wilson led the way for the Las Vegas offense in their last outing with 33 points and 10 rebounds on 20 shots.
A'ja Wilson leads the Las Vegas offense this season, averaging 26.1 points and 9.1 rebounds per game. Jackie Young averages 15.1 points, and Chennedy Carter is third on the roster, averaging 14.4 points per game. Chelsea Gray and NaLyssa Smith are tied for fourth on the roster with 11.9 points per game this season, while Gray leads the team with 7.1 assists per game.
Key Injury Report for Las Vegas:
- Chennedy Carter (GTD) - Illness
- Janiah Barker (Out) - Leg
- Dana Evans (Out) - Leg
Golden State vs Las Vegas Pick
- Golden State vs Las Vegas Spread Pick
Las Vegas is the better team in this matchup, playing the better basketball this season, and will continue to roll on Sunday. Las Vegas has a superior offense and a deeper lineup compared to Golden State and the Aces are backed by the home fans, which will lead to a victory. This will be the third time that the Aces have ended up beating the Valkyries this season showing some major dominance in the WNBA of one team over another. Take the Aces to pick up their 13th win of the season Sunday as they get the win and cover at home.
- Golden State vs Las Vegas Over/Under Pick
Both teams have scored the ball well coming into this matchup, and that will continue on Sunday. Both the Aces and Valkyries will continue to score in bunches and push this total to the brink. This type of offensive explosion by two elite teams on Sunday, will lead to a huge number coming up as the final score in this matchup. Take the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday afternoon to get the win and cover at home in a game that goes well over the total.
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