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Valkyries need one more win to secure perfect first-round matchup
The Golden State Valkyries are in a very different position this year than they were last season. While they desperately wanted to win a playoff series last year, there was absolutely no outside pressure on them to do so. They had already made history and had to face one of the overwhelming title favorites going into the postseason.
This year, the Valkyries are expected to win at least one series and maybe even compete for a title. They are a top-three seed after all. With a win over the Los Angeles Sparks, they can clinch the No.2 seed. A Phoenix Mercury win against the Las Vegas Aces would also lock them into second place, but the Valkyries should want to control their own destiny rather than hoping for an assist from another team. So, they need to get that win over Los Angeles after suffering a surprise upset against Portland.
Valkyries vs Sparks Prediction & Odds Tonight: WNBA Picks
The Valkyries grind out low-scoring wins like no other team in the WNBA, and that has us backing the Under when they play the Sparks on Thursday night.
The Golden State Valkyries (-10.5) will close out their regular season by visiting the Los Angeles Sparks on Thursday night.
The Valkyries have mastered their slow, grinding style, and that has me taking the under in my Valkyries vs. Sparks predictions.
Let's take a closer look at all my free WNBA picks for Thursday, Sept. 24.
The Golden State Valkyries play at the slowest pace in the WNBA, averaging just 78.1 possessions per 40 minutes. It's a strategy that leads to low scoring games, with the Valkyries playing to an average total of just 157.4 ppg for the season.
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Golden State Valkyries hope to lock up No. 2 seed vs. Los Angeles Sparks. Here's how to watch.
The Golden State Valkyries (31-12) are entering the last game of the WNBA regular season on Thursday night needing a win against the Los Angeles Sparks (16-27) to secure the second seed in the playoffs.
The Valkyries are heavily favored against the Sparks who have been eliminated from playoff contention. However, Golden State was also heavily-favored in its last game against the Portland Fire, also out of the playoffs when they edged the Valkyries in a shocking overtime win on Tuesday.
Instead of battling for the No. 1 seed, Golden State is now hoping to clinch the No. 2 seed and hold onto home court advantage past the opening round of the playoffs. A victory over Los Angeles guarantees the Valkyries home-court advantage through at least the semifinals if they advance. A loss drops Golden State to the No. 3 seed, keeping them at Ballhalla for the first round but forcing them to play on the road in a potential semifinal matchup against a higher seed.
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