| MATCHUP | New York Liberty | Golden State Valkyries |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 12-7 | 12-7 |
| Spread | +1.5 -115 | -1.5 -105 |
| Moneyline | -105 | -115 |
| Total | Over 163.5 (-110) | Under 163.5 (-110) |
| Where | Chase Center, San Francisco, CA | |
| When | Sunday, June 28, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN | |
New York Liberty Betting Preview
The New York Liberty need a win after losing 3 of their last 4 games. The Liberty has won 6 of its last 8 road games.
The New York Liberty are averaging 88.9 points on 46.2 percent shooting and allowing 83.9 points on 43.8 percent shooting. Breanna Stewart is averaging 19.4 points and 3 assists, while Jonquel Jones is averaging 14.8 points and 8.8 rebounds. Satou Sabally is the third double-digit scorer, and Pauline Astier is grabbing 3.2 rebounds. The New York Liberty are shooting 35.7 percent from beyond the arc and 85 percent from the free-throw line. The New York Liberty are allowing 32.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.1 rebounds per game.
Golden State Valkyries Betting Preview
The Golden State Valkyries look for a win after winning 6 of their last 8 games. The Valkyries have won 6 of their last 7 home games.
The Golden State Valkyries are averaging 83.1 points on 41 percent shooting and allowing 78.4 points on 42.4 percent shooting. Gabby Williams is averaging 16.3 points and 3.8 rebounds, while Janelle Salaun is averaging 12.6 points and 1.2 assists. Veronica Burton is the third double-digit scorer, and Cecilia Zandalasini is grabbing 1.9 rebounds. The Golden State Valkyries are shooting 35.4 percent from beyond the arc and 76.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Golden State Valkyries are allowing 36.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Golden State Valkyries will win
- The Valkyries have won 16 of their last 17 games as favorites.
- The Liberty have lost four of their last five day games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Valkyries have covered the spread in each of their last four games against Liberty teams that held a winning record.
- The Liberty have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven day games against Western Conference opponents.
Why the New York Liberty will win
- The Valkyries have lost each of their last five day games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Liberty has won three of its last four games as an underdog.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the Liberty’s last five games.
- The Valkyries have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five day games against teams that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Six of the Valkyries’ last seven games have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Four of the Liberty’s last five games have gone OVER the total points line.
Golden State Valkyries Player Facts
- Veronica Burton has recorded two games with 5+ assists and zero turnovers this season – equal-most of any player in the league.
- Janelle Salaün ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per 36 minutes (4.0) this season.
New York Liberty Player Facts
- Pauline Astier has recorded six games with 2+ assists and zero turnovers this season – equal-most of any player in the league.
- Breanna Stewart has recorded 2+ steals + blocks in each of her last eight games – longest active streak of any player in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Golden State Valkyries rank 14th for opponent three-point percentage this season (36.6%).
- The Golden State Valkyries rank 1st for three-point field goals made per game this season (11.0).
- The New York Liberty rank 1st for opponent free-throw percentage this season (70.3%).
- The New York Liberty rank 1st for opponent free throws made per game this season (13.1).
New York Liberty vs Golden State Valkyries Injury Report
Laeticia Amihere is questionable for the Valkyries with a muscle spasm.
Satou Sabally is out for the Liberty with a concussion.
New York Liberty vs Golden State Valkyries Prediction
I’m constantly giving the Valkyries credit for their feisty play defensively and their ability to shoot the three-ball. The Valkyries are also tough at home, where they have the best crowd in the W. The Valkyries also beat the Liberty already this season. However, the value is with the Liberty in the underdog role, where you don’t get them much. Even with Sabally out, the Liberty are arguably the best team in the league on paper. The Liberty have been an underdog this season twice, and they’ve won both games by an average of 12.5 points. I can’t leave the free bucket on the table with the Liberty despite acknowledging the Valkyries a lot this season.