Luis Torres
Dailysports's expert
Golden State Valkyries
Indiana Fever
On June 20, 2025, at the Chase Center in San Francisco, the Golden State Valkyries will face off against the Indiana Fever in a regular-season WNBA clash. Let’s break down the teams’ offensive potential and find the best value bet for this matchup.
Golden State Valkyries
The Golden State Valkyries have made a solid start to their inaugural regular season. Representing the new wave of women’s basketball, the team currently sits seventh in the standings with a record of 5 wins and 6 losses. Recently, the Valkyries put together an impressive three-game winning streak, defeating the Las Vegas Aces, Los Angeles Sparks, and Seattle Storm. However, that run ended in their most recent road game, where they fell to the Dallas Wings, 71-80.
In that game, Monique Billings led the way with 18 points and 8 rebounds. Kayla Thornton continues to be a model of consistency, averaging 14.6 points and 7.4 rebounds per contest. Against Dallas, Thornton contributed 17 points and 5 boards.
Still, Golden State’s offense remains one of the least productive in the league—averaging just 77.5 points per game, ahead of only the Chicago Sky and Connecticut Sun. Defensively, they fare slightly better: with 79.9 points allowed per game, they hold the eighth-best mark in the league.
This upcoming matchup against the Indiana Fever will mark the first-ever meeting between these franchises, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the contest.
Indiana Fever
The Indiana Fever come into this matchup riding a wave of momentum after two impressive home victories. First, they handed the New York Liberty their first loss of the season in commanding fashion—102-88. Then, they dispatched the Connecticut Sun with little trouble, 88-71.
Kaitlyn Clark was the undisputed star in both games. Against the Liberty, she came close to a triple-double with 32 points, 8 rebounds, and 9 assists. Against Connecticut, she again led the way with 20 points, 6 assists, and 1 rebound. Throughout the season, Clark has been the team’s linchpin, averaging 21.3 points per game and leading the Fever with 8.7 assists on average. Aliyah Boston has been a force on the glass, pulling down 7.7 rebounds per contest.
After 11 games, the Indiana Fever are in sixth place in the standings, one spot above the Golden State Valkyries, with a 6-5 record.
The team plays an up-tempo, high-scoring style: offensively, the Fever rank in the league’s top 4 with 84.0 points per game. Their defense is also impressive—allowing just 77 points per game, which is the fourth-best mark in the WNBA.
Key facts and head-to-head
- Golden State Valkyries have won 3 of their last 4 games.
- Golden State Valkyries have won 3 of their last 4 home games.
- Indiana Fever have won 4 of their last 5 games.
- This will be the first-ever meeting between the two teams.
Golden State Valkyries vs Indiana Fever prediction
The Indiana Fever enter this showdown in excellent form and look like the favorites. They are performing at a high level on both ends of the court, consistently showcasing their firepower. Indiana is among the league’s most potent offensive teams, and their recent games have highlighted that strength. At the same time, the Golden State Valkyries have shown they’re tough at home and should be able to put up a fight. My pick for this game is over 160 total points at odds of 1.67.
