First Home Win for the Aces? Las Vegas Aces vs Golden State Valkyries Prediction | June 6, 2026
Las Vegas Aces
Golden State Valkyries
One of the most interesting WNBA matchups of the day takes place at Michelob Ultra Arena, where Las Vegas Aces host Golden State Valkyries. Both teams are positioned in the upper half of the Western Conference standings, but Las Vegas enter the game with momentum after back-to-back victories, including a recent win over the Valkyries.
Match Preview
Las Vegas Aces come into this matchup after consecutive victories that helped them recover from earlier losses against Dallas Wings and Los Angeles Sparks. The Aces first defeated Golden State Valkyries 91-81 on the road before gaining revenge against Los Angeles with a 79-69 victory.
A'ja Wilson once again led the way in the latest game, finishing with 25 points and 15 rebounds. Jackie Young contributed 16 points and 9 assists, while Chelsea Gray added a double-double with 12 points and 11 assists.
The Aces currently sit third in the Western Conference with a 6-3 record. Offensively, they remain one of the league's strongest teams, averaging 89.7 points per game, the third-best mark in the WNBA. They also rank among the league leaders in rebounds (37.3 per game), assists (22.8 per game), and blocks (7.3 per game).
Las Vegas continue to dominate inside the paint, averaging a league-best 45.8 paint points per game. The combination of A'ja Wilson's interior presence and the playmaking of Gray and Young gives the Aces one of the most balanced offenses in the league.
Golden State Valkyries arrive after a narrow 87-84 road loss to Minnesota Lynx. Before that defeat, they comfortably beat Portland Fire 95-77.
The Valkyries currently hold a 6-4 record and sit fourth in the Western Conference. Their biggest strength remains perimeter shooting. Golden State lead the WNBA in three-pointers made (124) and three-point percentage (38.9%), with 43% of their total scoring coming from beyond the arc.
Defensively, the Valkyries have also impressed throughout the season. They allow only 80.1 points per game and rank among the league leaders in Defensive Rating (103.4), helping them remain competitive even when their outside shooting cools off.
However, Golden State have struggled historically in this matchup. They have lost four consecutive meetings against Las Vegas and were beaten by the Aces just days ago despite entering that game in strong form.
Key Trends
- Las Vegas Aces have won 2 consecutive games
- Las Vegas average 89.7 points per game (3rd in WNBA)
- Las Vegas lead the league in blocks (7.3 per game)
- Golden State lead the WNBA in three-pointers made (124)
- Golden State rank 1st in three-point percentage (38.9%)
- Las Vegas defeated Golden State 91-81 in the previous meeting
- Golden State have lost 4 consecutive games against Las Vegas
Prediction
Golden State deserve credit for their impressive start to the season, especially their elite perimeter shooting and disciplined defense. However, this matchup remains difficult for them stylistically. Las Vegas possess one of the league's most dominant frontcourts and continue to generate high-percentage scoring opportunities around the basket, where the Aces rank first in points in the paint. The recent 91-81 victory over Golden State showed that Las Vegas can effectively limit the Valkyries' offensive rhythm while creating consistent scoring chances of their own. The Aces are also still searching for their first home win of the season, which should provide additional motivation. Golden State are capable of keeping the game competitive, but Las Vegas enter in better form, have the stronger individual talent, and continue to match up well against this opponent. Recommended Bet: Las Vegas Aces Asian Handicap -3
