Golden State Valkyries vs Indiana Fever Prediction 5/22/2026 Today’s WNBA Picks
Chris Ruffolo
May 17, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) dribbles against Seattle Storm guard Jade Melbourne (5) in the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
MATCHUP
Golden State Valkyries
Indiana Fever
Team Records
3-1
3-2
Spread
+5.5 -115
-5.5 -105
Moneyline
+185
-225
Total
Over 167.5 (-110)
Under 167.5 (-110)
Where
Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
When
Friday, May 22, 2026
Time
07:30 PM EDT
TV
ION
The Golden State Valkyries and the Indiana Fever meet Friday in WNBA action from the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Golden State Valkyries vs. Indiana Fever prediction.
Matchup History
The Golden State Valkyries won the most recent meeting between these two teams by a final score of 75-63 to make it three wins for Golden State in three all-time meetings.
Golden State Valkyries Recap
The Golden State Valkyries come into this game looking to add on to their 87-70 win over the Liberty last time out to sit at 3-1 this season. After this game, the Valkyries will head home for a game against the Connecticut Sun.
Valkyries Looking To Build Momentum
Gabby Williams leads the Valkyries in scoring with 15 PPG along with 4.5 RPG and 2.5 APG and Janelle Salaun’s added 14.8 PPG with 3 RPG as well on the year. Veronica Burton’s added 14.5 PPG with 3 RPG and a team-high 7.3 APG while Kayla Thornton’s chipped in 10.8 PPG with 5.5 RPG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Golden State so far this season. Kaila Charles has also added 8 PPG with a team-high 6.5 RPG to lead Golden State in rebounding as well this year.
Indiana Fever Recap
The Indiana Fever come into this game looking to add on to a 90-73 win over the Portland Fire last time out to sit at 3-2 this season. After this game, the Fever will have a rematch on the road with Golden State before a rematch on the road with Portland.
Fever Win Back-To-Back Games
Caitlin Clark leads the Fever in scoring and assists with 24.3 PPG and 9 APG while Kelsey Mitchell has 23 PPG. Aliyah Boston also has 15 PPG with 5.8 RPG and 2.3 APG to cap off the trio of double-digit scorers for the Fever so far this season. Sophie Cunningham has 8.2 PPG with 3.4 RPG and Monique Billings also has 8 PPG with 6.5 RPG and 1.8 APG this season.
Golden State Valkyries @ Indiana Fever Betting Trends: May 22, 2026
Why the Indiana Fever will win
The Fever have won each of their last three games against Western Conference opponents.
The Valkyries have lost six of their last eight games against teams that held a winning record.
The Fever have covered the spread in nine of their last 11 home games against teams that held a winning record.
Why the Golden State Valkyries will win
The Valkyries have won each of their last four games as road underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
The Fever have lost six of their last seven home games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
The Valkyries have covered the spread in each of their last six road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
The Fever have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven night games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse following a home win.
Total Points Facts
Nine of the Fever’s last 10 night games against Western Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Each of the Valkyries’ last four games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Indiana Fever Player Facts
Sophie Cunningham ranks T1st amongst qualified players for FT% (100.0%) this season.
Kelsey Mitchell ranks T3rd in the league for plus minus (+45) this season.
Golden State Valkyries Player Facts
Gabby Williams ranks T1st amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per game (3.0) this season.
Janelle Salaün ranks T1st amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per game (3.0) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
The Indiana Fever rank 1st for points per game this season (94.4).
The Indiana Fever rank 1st for opponent assists per game this season (16.6).
The Golden State Valkyries rank 1st for opponent points per game this season (74.5).
The Golden State Valkyries rank 1st for point differential per game this season (+9.5).
Golden State Valkyries vs. Indiana Fever Prediction
I’m on the Valkyries and the points. Teams on back-to-backs did better than I would’ve expected last year ATS, and the Valkyries won in such convincing fashion that they could give their top players some rest at the back end of that game which they’ll need considering this game against a high-powered Fever team. That being said, Indiana has put up a couple of duds at home this season, and I think the Valkyries are live here. Give me Golden State and the points.
