Las Vegas Aces vs Golden State Valkyries Prediction 5/31/2026 Today’s WNBA Picks

The Las Vegas Aces and the Golden State Valkyries meet Sunday 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 Las Vegas Aces vs. Golden State Valkyries prediction.

Matchup History

The Las Vegas Aces won the most recent meeting between these two teams by a final score of 78-72 back on August 6th, 2025, making it three straight wins for the Aces in this head-to-head matchup.

Las Vegas Aces Recap

The Las Vegas Aces come into this game looking to bounce back from a 95-87 loss at the hands of the Dallas Wings to sit at 4-3 this season. After this game, the Aces will head on the road for a game against the Los Angeles Sparks.

Aces Drop Back-To-Back Games

Going into the game against the Wings, A’Ja Wilson leads the Aces in scoring with 24.8 PPG along with 7.2 RPG and 2.7 APG while NaLyssa Smith’s added 11.3 PPG with 6 RPG and 4.7 APG. Chennedy Carter’s added 20 PPG and Chelsea Gray’s added 12 PPG with 6.7 APG to lead the Aces in assists and to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for the Aces up to this point in the season. Jackie Young also has 9.3 PPG with 4.7 RPG and 5.5 APG.

Golden State Valkyries Recap

The Golden State Valkyries come into this game looking to build on a 90-88 win over Indiana last time out to sit at 5-2 this season. After this game, the Valkyries will take on the Portland Fire at home.

Valkyries Win Back-To-Back Games

Entering the matchup with the Fever, Veronica Burton leads the Valkyries in scoring and assists with 14.3 PPG and 6.3 APG and Gabby Williams has 13.5 PPG with 3.3 RPG and 2.3 APG this season. Janelle Salaun has 12 PPG with 3 APG while Kayla Thornton’s chipped in 10 PPG with 5.3 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 6.7 RPG to lead Golden State in rebounding as well this year.

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Why the Golden State Valkyries will win

• The Aces have lost three of their last four games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
• The Valkyries have won three of their last four games as home underdogs following a home win.
• The Aces have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games.
• The Valkyries have covered the spread in each of their last three games against Western Conference opponents.

Why the Las Vegas Aces will win

• The Aces have won each of their last nine day games following a road loss.
• The Valkyries have lost 11 of their last 12 games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
• The Aces have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games as road favorites following a road loss.
• The Valkyries have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games following a home win.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the Aces’ last seven road games against Western Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
• Each of the Valkyries’ last seven games as underdogs following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.

Golden State Valkyries Player Facts

• Veronica Burton has recorded two games with 4+ assists and zero turnovers this season – equal-most of any player in the league.
• Kiah Stokes ranks last amongst 57 qualified players for free-throw percentage (50.0%) this season.

Las Vegas Aces Player Facts

• A’ja Wilson ranks 1st amongst qualified players for 3P% (64.3%) this season.
• NaLyssa Smith ranks 1st amongst qualified players for FG% (70.5%) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Golden State Valkyries rank 1st for opponent points per game this season (78.0).
• The Golden State Valkyries rank 14th for steals per game this season (6.3).
• The Las Vegas Aces rank 1st for blocks per game this season (7.1).
• The Las Vegas Aces rank T1st for opponent blocks per game this season (2.9).

Las Vegas Aces vs. Golden State Valkyries Prediction

I’m on the Valkyries here. Normally I’d take the approach of backing the Aces as the more proven commodity over the years and the Aces have had the head-to-head success in this matchup. However, the Valkyries have been one of the best teams in the WNBA at home and covering the spread at home since joining the league last season, and I think the Valkyries ride the home crowd to a win in this one. Give me Golden State.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Golden State +1.5