The Chicago Sky and the Golden State Valkyries meet Friday 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.

Chicago Sky Recap

The Chicago Sky come into this game looking to add on to their 97-86 win over the Los Angeles Sparks last time out to sit at 4-10 on the year. After this game, the Sky will head on the road for a rematch against the Los Angeles Sparks.

Sky Snap Three-Game Losing Streak

Ariel Atkins leads the Sky in scoring with 13.9 PPG along with 3.4 RPG and 3.6 APG so far this season. Kamilla Cardoso has 12.7 PPG with 6.6 RPG, while Angel Reese has 11.3 PPG and a team-high 11.9 RPG to lead the Sky on the glass as the team’s top rebounder, along with 3.7 APG, rounding out the group of double-digit scorers for Chicago so far this season. As a team, Chicago is averaging 77.9 PPG on 42.3% shooting from the field, 30.5% from three-point range and 75.3% from the foul line so far this season.

Golden State Valkyries Recap

The Golden State Valkyries come into this game looking to bounce back from an 81-78 loss at the hands of the New York Liberty last time out to sit at 7-7 on the year. After this game, the Valkyries will end their homestand with a game against the Seattle Storm.

Valkyries Win 5 Of Their Last 7 Despite Loss To Liberty

Kayla Thornton leads the Valkyries in scoring and rebounding with 14.9 PPG and 7.1 RPG along with 1.7 SPG while Veronica Burton has 10.8 PPG with 3.9 RPG and a team-high 5.3 APG to lead the Valkyries in the assist department. Janelle Salaun has 11.8 PPG with 5.9 RPG while Tiffany Hayes has 11.9 PPG with 3.7 RPG and Cecilia Zandalasini has 10 PPG. Temi Fagbenle has also contributed 10.3 PPG and 6.1 RPG to cap off the scoring in double figures for Golden State so far this season. Monique Billings has 7.7 PPG with 5.6 RPG as well this season. As a team, Golden State is averaging 78.9 PPG on 39.7% shooting from the field, 28.1% from three and 79.9% from the foul line this season.

Chicago Sky vs. Golden State Valkyries Prediction

I’m on the Valkyries here. I think the loss of Kamilla Cardoso will hurt Chicago here as Cardoso will be playing for Brazil in an upcoming international tournament, and the Sky have been a team that’s tough to back even when their lineup has been healthy for much of the season. The Valkyries continue to impress and dominated Connecticut in their first game as a favorite this season and first game as a favorite in franchise history for that matter. I don’t think the Sky are far off from the Connecticut Sun in all fairness, so give me the Valkyries for another comfortable win and cover here.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Golden State -8.5