Chicago Sky vs Golden State Valkyries Prediction 5/13/2026 Today’s WNBA Picks

The Chicago Sky and the Golden State Valkyries meet Wednesday in WNBA action from the Chase Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Chicago Sky vs. Golden State Valkyries prediction.

Matchup History

The Golden State Valkyries won all three meetings between these two teams last season, including a 90-59 win back on August 15th, 2025 in the most recent meeting.

Chicago Sky Recap

The Chicago Sky come into this game looking to add on to their 98-83 win over the Portland Fire to start the year at 1-0. After this game, Chicago will head on the road for a game against the Phoenix Mercury.

Sky Looking To Remain Unbeaten

Kamilla Cardoso led the Sky with 22 points on 8 of 15 shooting with 14 rebounds for the double-double while Skylar Diggins added 21 points on 8 of 12 shooting with 11 rebounds and a team-high 7 assists. Rickea Jackson added 19 points and 7 rebounds while Jacy Sheldon had points with 4 rebounds and 4 assists. Gabriela Jaquez added 10 points with 7 rebounds while Elizabeth Williams also chipped in 10 points as well in the win.

Golden State Valkyries Recap

The Golden State Valkyries come into this game looking to add on to their 95-79 win over the Phoenix Mercury last time out to sit at 2-0 on the year. After this game, the Valkyries will head on the road for a game against the New York Liberty.

Valkyries Looking To Remain Unbeaten

Janelle Salaun led the Valkyries with 20.5 PPG along with 2.5 RPG while Kayla Thornton has 16 PPG with 5.5 RPG and Veronica Burton’s added 14.5 PPG with a team-high 9 APG to lead the Valkyries in assists and Gabby Williams has 13 PPG with 5.5 RPG, 3.5 APG and 2.5 SPG this season.

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Why the Golden State Valkyries will win

• The Sky have lost each of their last 15 night games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
• The Valkyries have won each of their last nine games as favorites.
• The Sky have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight Wednesday games as underdogs.
• The Valkyries have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 games against Eastern Conference opponents.

Why the Chicago Sky will win

• The Valkyries have lost five of their last six games against teams that held a winning record.
• The Sky have covered the spread in six of their last seven games against Western Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the Sky’s last six games as underdogs following a road win have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Four of the Valkyries’ last five home games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.

Golden State Valkyries Player Facts

• Janelle Salaün scored 20+ points in two consecutive appearances – equal-longest active streak of any player in the league.
• Gabby Williams recorded at least 1 steal in 12 consecutive appearances – longest active streak of any player in the league.

Chicago Sky Player Facts

• Kamilla Cardoso scored 20+ points in two consecutive appearances – equal-longest active streak of any player in the league.
• Skylar Diggins recorded 2+ assists in 89 consecutive appearances – longest active streak of any player in the league.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Golden State Valkyries ranked 1st for opponent points per game last season (76.3).
• The Golden State Valkyries ranked 1st for opponent field goal percentage last season (40.5%).
• The Chicago Sky suffered the largest comeback loss after Q1 last season – led by -15 points vs Washington Mystics on June 17.
• The Chicago Sky scored less than 80 points in 16 road games last season – most in the WNBA.

Chicago Sky vs. Golden State Valkyries Prediction

I’m on the under in this one. I get the case to be made for either side here, but I think it’s just going to be more of a low-scoring battle so give me the under as the Valkyries are widely regarded as one of the best defensive units in the W and I think Chicago gets a wakeup call here. Give me the under.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Under 166.5