Can the Valkyries End Their Losing Streak? Golden State Valkyries vs Phoenix Mercury Prediction | June 10, 2026
Golden State Valkyries
Phoenix Mercury
One of the WNBA day games on June 10 takes place at Chase Center, where Golden State Valkyries host Phoenix Mercury. Both teams are fighting to improve their position in the Western Conference standings, but they arrive in very different situations.
Match Preview
Golden State Valkyries enter this matchup after back-to-back defeats and have won just one of their last four games. Their latest outing ended in a competitive 79-84 loss to Las Vegas Aces, where the Valkyries once again showed their ability to stay close against strong opposition.
Gabby Williams led the team with 27 points and 6 rebounds, while Veronica Burton added 15 points and 5 rebounds. Kayla Thornton narrowly missed a double-double with 10 points and 9 rebounds.
Despite the recent slump, Golden State remains competitive with a 6-5 record and sits fourth in the Western Conference. The Valkyries have been particularly strong at home, winning four of six games at Chase Center.
The team's biggest strength remains its defensive play. Golden State allows just 80.5 points per game, the third-best mark in the WNBA. Offensively, the Valkyries average 85.8 points and continue to rely heavily on perimeter shooting, leading the league with 135 made three-pointers while also ranking first in three-point percentage (38.1%).
Phoenix Mercury finally stopped a lengthy losing streak by winning back-to-back road games against Seattle Storm and Portland Fire. Their most recent victory came by a 78-72 scoreline against Portland.
DeWanna Bonner led the way with 19 points and 5 rebounds, while Natasha Mack contributed 16 points and 4 rebounds.
However, the overall season remains difficult for Phoenix. The Mercury are just 4-8 and sit near the bottom of the Western Conference standings. Their offense has struggled throughout the season, averaging only 81.3 points per game, while the defense allows 84.9 points.
Potential injury concerns could also impact Phoenix. Kahleah Copper and Alyssa Thomas may miss the game, which would significantly reduce the team's scoring and playmaking capabilities.
Phoenix has won four of the last six head-to-head matchups, but Golden State already defeated the Mercury at Chase Center earlier this season.
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Key Trends
- Golden State has won 4 of its 6 home games this season.
- Golden State owns the third-best defensive record in the WNBA (80.5 points allowed per game).
- The Valkyries lead the league in made three-pointers (135) and three-point percentage (38.1%).
- Golden State has won 3 of the last 4 home meetings.
Prediction
This matchup looks likely to be decided by defense rather than offensive fireworks. Golden State's defensive numbers have been among the league's best all season, while Phoenix continues to struggle offensively and could be missing two of its most important players. The Valkyries are also much stronger at home and already proved earlier this season that they can slow down the Mercury. Phoenix enters with momentum after two straight wins, but both victories came in relatively low-scoring contests. With Golden State relying on defense and perimeter shooting, and Phoenix often struggling to generate consistent offense, this game projects as a controlled and lower-scoring battle. Recommended Bet: Total Under 165 Points.
