Luis Torres
Dailysports's expert
Golden State Valkyries
Seattle Storm
On June 15, 2025, at the Chase Center in San Francisco, the Golden State Valkyries and the Seattle Storm will face off in a regular season WNBA clash. Let's break down a bet on the scoring potential of one of these teams in what promises to be an intriguing contest.
Golden State Valkyries
The Golden State Valkyries managed to steady the ship after a tough stretch of four consecutive losses. In their last two games, they bounced back with back-to-back convincing victories. First came a stunning 95–68 home rout over the Las Vegas Aces—a result that caught many by surprise. Kayla Thornton starred for the Valkyries, posting a double-double with 22 points, 11 rebounds, and 2 assists. Monique Billings also impressed, recording 14 points and 11 rebounds.
In their next outing, the Valkyries once again entered as underdogs against the Los Angeles Sparks. They managed to hold their own in a closely contested battle, forced overtime, and ultimately prevailed 89–81. Janelle Salon was the standout performer with 21 points and 8 rebounds. Kayla Thornton contributed another double-double—18 points and 11 rebounds—while Temi Fagbenle added yet another double-double with 14 points and 13 rebounds.
Now, Golden State returns home for a serious test against a red-hot Seattle Storm squad. This will be the first-ever meeting between the two franchises, and it promises to be a true challenge for the Valkyries on their own court.
Seattle Storm
The Seattle Storm, on the other hand, come into this matchup in excellent form. They have strung together three straight wins over tough opposition. First, they edged the Dallas Wings at home, 83–77, then followed that up with a convincing 89–77 road victory over the Phoenix Mercury.
Their most recent win over the Minnesota Lynx deserves special mention—not only did Seattle come out on top 94–84, but they also handed Minnesota their first loss of the season. Nneka Ogwumike led the way for the Storm with a double-double of 21 points, 10 rebounds, and 4 assists. Eriq Wheeler also shone, contributing 20 points, 2 rebounds, and 9 assists, while Skylar Diggins-Smith chipped in with 18 points.
Thanks to this winning streak, the Seattle Storm now sit fifth in the standings with a 6–4 record after 10 games. On the road, the Storm have played four times, picking up two wins and suffering two defeats.
Key facts and head-to-head
- The Golden State Valkyries have won their last two games.
- Five of the Valkyries’ last six games have seen totals over 158 points.
- The Seattle Storm have won three of their last four games.
- This is the first-ever meeting between these teams.
Golden State Valkyries vs. Seattle Storm prediction
Seattle Storm enters this matchup as the clear favorite. The team is in terrific form, riding a three-game winning streak that includes a convincing win over a strong Minnesota side. Seattle’s offense is firing on all cylinders, averaging 81.7 points per game. The Golden State Valkyries, as league newcomers, are just starting to find their rhythm. Despite two consecutive wins, the level of competition will be much higher now. Given Seattle’s form and offensive firepower, there’s every reason to believe the Storm will secure a confident victory. My bet for this game: Seattle Storm individual total over 81 points at odds of 1.68.
