Luis Torres
Dailysports's expert
Dallas Wings
Golden State Valkyries
On June 18, 2025, the College Park Center in Arlington will host a regular season showdown in the WNBA as the Dallas Wings take on the Golden State Valkyries. Let’s take a closer look at the teams’ scoring potential for this matchup.
Dallas Wings
The Dallas Wings have had anything but an ideal start to the current season. After 12 games, the team has managed just a single victory and sits at the bottom of the standings. Last season, Dallas finished the regular season second to last with nine wins, and based on their current trajectory, even that result might be out of reach. The team is mired in a deep crisis—seven consecutive defeats and ten straight home losses. Their lone success came on the road against the Connecticut Sun, where the Wings stunned everyone with a convincing 109–87 win.
Despite their poor results, Dallas actually shows decent offensive potential, ranking sixth in the league with an average of 81.7 points per game. The main issue lies on defense—the Wings allow 88.5 points per game, the worst mark in the league. The situation is further complicated by the possible absence of one of their leaders, Arike Ogunbowale, who could sit out the upcoming game due to injury. Additionally, the team will be without Maddy Siegrist and Teaira McCowan—both are also unavailable for this contest.
This matchup against WNBA newcomers Golden State Valkyries will be the first-ever head-to-head meeting between the two teams. For Dallas, it’s a golden opportunity to claim their first home win of the season and slightly improve their standing.
Golden State Valkyries
The Golden State Valkyries are new to the WNBA, but they’ve already managed to surprise their fans in a big way. The team is in excellent form, riding a three-game winning streak. During this run, the Valkyries routed the Las Vegas Aces at home 95–68, then edged out the Los Angeles Sparks in overtime on the road 89–81, and finally broke down the Seattle Storm’s resistance at home 76–70. After 10 games, the Golden State Valkyries have an even record at 5–5. This puts them in the mix with more experienced clubs like the Las Vegas Aces and Indiana Fever. It’s already clear the Valkyries are contenders for a playoff spot, even in their debut season.
The team’s leader is the experienced Kayla Thornton, who has been putting up outstanding numbers over the last three games—22 points and 12 rebounds against Seattle, 18 points and 11 rebounds against Los Angeles, and 22 points and 11 rebounds against Las Vegas. Her consistency and dominance on the boards make her a key factor in the team’s success.
On the road, the Golden State Valkyries have played five games, winning two and losing three. Offensively, they aren’t among the league’s elite just yet, averaging 78.1 points per game—good for only tenth place. Defensively, the Valkyries are around the league average, conceding 79.9 points per game.
The Golden State Valkyries have already made a name for themselves, and their progress in their inaugural season commands respect.
Interesting facts and head-to-head record
- The Dallas Wings have lost 21 of their last 22 games.
- The Dallas Wings are on a 10-game home losing streak.
- The Golden State Valkyries have won 3 of their last 4 games.
- The Golden State Valkyries have lost 3 of their last 4 road games.
- This is the first-ever meeting between these teams.
Dallas Wings vs Golden State Valkyries prediction
This upcoming game promises to be a hard-fought and high-scoring affair. Dallas looks strong on offense, but their defense remains a glaring weakness—a key factor in their struggles. The Valkyries, on the other hand, are navigating their maiden season with confidence, showing grit and consistency against almost any opponent. Despite being on the road, they’re unlikely to surrender without a fight. Given the attacking style of both teams, expect a close and high-scoring contest. My bet for this game: total over 164 points at odds of 1.83.
