Luis Torres
Dailysports's expert
Golden State Valkyries
Connecticut Sun
On June 23, 2025, at the Chase Center in San Francisco, the WNBA regular season will feature a clash between the Golden State Valkyries and the Connecticut Sun. Let's break down the odds and pick a winner for this matchup.
Golden State Valkyries
After suffering four consecutive defeats, the Valkyries have found their rhythm, winning four of their last five games—only stumbling on the road against the Dallas Wings. In their most recent outing, the team confidently dispatched the Indiana Fever at home, 88-77. Kayla Thornton once again led the way, dropping 16 points; she's been the driving force all season, averaging 14.8 points and 7.2 rebounds per game. After 12 rounds, the league newcomers sit sixth in the standings with a 6-6 record—a result that already speaks volumes. On their home court, the Valkyries have played six times, winning four, further proving they're a formidable force at home.
However, Golden State's offense remains among the weakest in the league—averaging just 78.3 points per game, ahead of only the Chicago Sky and Connecticut Sun in this metric. Defensively, they're a bit stronger, conceding 79.7 points on average—the seventh-best mark in the league.
This upcoming game against the Connecticut Sun will be the first-ever head-to-head meeting between these teams, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the contest.
Connecticut Sun
The Connecticut Sun continue to disappoint their fans this season. The team is winless in its last five outings. While four of those losses were deserved, their latest matchup against the Dallas Wings saw them come agonizingly close, falling 83-86. Even a stellar performance from Tina Charles couldn't turn the tide—the team leader poured in 26 points, grabbed 6 rebounds, and dished out 1 assist. Charles has been a model of consistency this season, averaging 16.6 points per game.
After 13 games, Connecticut has managed just two wins against 11 losses, placing them 13th in the overall WNBA standings. The Sun have the league's worst offense, putting up just 72.5 points per contest. Defensively, they're at the bottom as well, allowing an average of 87.6 points per game. On the road, Connecticut has played six games, winning only once—against the Indiana Fever—while dropping the other five away fixtures.
Key facts and head-to-head
- The Golden State Valkyries have won 4 of their last 5 games.
- The Golden State Valkyries have won 4 of their last 5 home games.
- The Connecticut Sun have lost 6 of their last 7 games.
- The Connecticut Sun have lost 5 of their last 6 road games.
- This will be the first-ever meeting between these two teams.
Golden State Valkyries vs Connecticut Sun prediction
The Golden State Valkyries are in fine form, playing with confidence—having won 4 of their last 5 games, including a recent victory over a tough Indiana side. Meanwhile, the Connecticut Sun are mired in a prolonged slump: five straight losses, and their play has fallen well short of expectations. Given the current form and home-court advantage, the Valkyries are clear favorites and should win this matchup convincingly. My pick for this game is a Golden State Valkyries win with a -6 handicap at odds of 1.69.
