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Golden State Valkyries vs Phoenix Mercury, WNBA Commissioner's Cup, 2026, Today Match Prediction

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Can Golden State Valkyries topple Phoenix Mercury?

  • Golden State Valkyries average 33.3% home wins with 82.7 points per game.
  • Phoenix Mercury Averages 66.7% away wins with 83.5 points per game.
  • In the last five matches Golden State Valkyries have won 2 lost 3, Phoenix Mercury have won 2 lost 3.

Tournament: WNBA Commissioner's Cup, 2026 | Venue: Chase Center | Tip Off: 07:30:00

Live Streaming: Courtside 1891

Golden State Valkyries to win and cover the spread (-7.5).


Golden State Valkyries vs Phoenix Mercury Basteball Odds

Bookmaker Team A Team B
1xBet 1.24 3.95

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Golden State Valkyries

The Golden State Valkyries will look to bounce back after a hard-fought 84-79 loss to the Las Vegas Aces.

Gabby Williams set the pace for the team, scoring 27 points, 6 rebounds, Veronica Burton added 15 points, 5 assists, and 3 rebounds. Janelle Salaun put up 11 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists. Kayla Thornton defended the paint with 10 points, 9 rebounds.

Offensively, the Golden State Valkyries scored 38.9% from the field goal, including 31.4% from the three-point line and 70.6% from the free throw line. Defensively, they secured the board with 38-36, with 4 steals.

The Valkyries can take confidence from pushing the Aces to a close contest despite the defeat. Their competitive performance highlights areas to build on, particularly in late-game execution. For Las Vegas, the win reinforces momentum and belief as they continue their push up the WNBA standings.

Phoenix Mercury

The Phoenix Mercury head into their clash with Portland Fire boosted by a gritty 78-72 victory, achieved despite missing key starters.

DeWanna Bonner powered her side, contributing 19 points, 5 assists, 5 rebounds, while teammate Natasha Mack added 16 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists. Noemie Brochant with 11 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists. Monique Akoa Makani defended the paint with 4 rebounds, 11 points.

Offensively, the Phoenix Mercury shot 41.9% from the field including 33.3% from deep. They capitalized on opportunities at the line, dropping 86.4%, with 21 assists. On the defensive end they fell short on the board with 32-24, with 10 steals, 5 blocks.

Phoenix will enter the upcoming matchup with added confidence after securing a hard-earned 78-72 win. The victory highlighted their depth and defensive resilience, providing momentum as they look to build consistency.

Golden State Valkyries vs Phoenix Mercury Starting Lineups

Position Player Name
PG Veronica Burton
SG Kaila Charles
SF Gabby Williams
PF Kayla Thornton
C Kiah Stokes
Position Player Name
PG Monique Akoa Makani
SG Noemie Brochant
SF DeWanna Bonner
PF Natasha Mack
C Jovana Nogic

The Golden State Valkyries face the Phoenix Mercury on 10 June at Chase Center in a competitive Western Conference clash. Golden State will rely on home advantage and balanced scoring, while Phoenix aims to respond with stronger defence and leadership from its core players after an inconsistent recent run.

The Golden State Valkyries rank 4th in the Western Conference with 6 wins and 5 losses, while Phoenix Mercury rank 7th with 4 wins and 8 losses.

Over their last five meetings, Golden State Valkyries won 1 with 4 losses, leaving Phoenix Mercury with 4 wins and 1 loss.

Golden State Valkyries vs Phoenix Mercury Player Stats

Player Name Points Rebounds Assists Steals/Blocks
Gabby Williams 14.5 3.9 2.5 1.6/0.3
DeWanna Bonner 8.8 4.8 1.3 1.2/0.6

Golden State Valkyries are slightly favoured due to home advantage and better recent defensive consistency. Phoenix Mercury’s experienced lineup will keep the game close, especially in the second half, but Golden State’s depth and control in crunch moments could help them edge a tight contest by a few points. We are backing the Golden State Valkyries to win.

Golden State Valkyries to win and cover the spread (-7.5).

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Author: Eeshan Chettri