7:00 PM PT / 10:00 PM ET
Venue: Michelob ULTRA Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada
Capacity: 12,000
Broadcast: ESPN2 / League Pass
Team Records & Form
Golden State Valkyries (10–6)
- Last 5: W–L–W–L–W
- Road Record: 4–4
- Offensive Rating: Trending upward behind improved ball movement
- Defensive Identity: Physical perimeter defense, strong help rotations
- Team Trend: Inconsistent but dangerous; capable of beating anyone when their spacing and tempo click.
Las Vegas Aces (11–4)
- Last 5: W–W–L–W–W
- Home Record: 6–1
- Offensive Rating: Top‑3 in the league
- Defensive Identity: Switch‑heavy, elite rim protection, strong defensive rebounding
- Team Trend: Playing their best basketball of the season; chemistry tightening.
Injury Report
Golden State Valkyries
- OUT:
- None of their core rotation players officially ruled out.
- QUESTIONABLE:
- Jackie Young‑Hunt (SG) – mild ankle soreness; expected to play limited minutes if active.
- AVAILABLE:
- Full frontcourt rotation intact.
Las Vegas Aces
- OUT:
- Kierstan Bell (G/F) – knee sprain.
- QUESTIONABLE:
- Chelsea Gray (PG) – foot management; likely to play but minutes may be monitored.
- AVAILABLE:
- A’ja Wilson, Kelsey Plum, and the full starting frontcourt.
Series History
- All‑Time Series: Aces lead 2–1 (Valkyries are a new franchise; limited history).
- 2026 Season Series: Tied 1–1
- Golden State won at home by 7.
- Las Vegas won at home by 11.
- Trend: Home team has won every matchup so far.
Key Player Matchups
1. A’ja Wilson (LV) vs. Teaira McCowan‑Valkyries (GSW)
- Wilson’s face‑up game vs. McCowan’s size and rim protection.
- Wilson’s mobility gives her the edge, but McCowan can disrupt rhythm if she avoids foul trouble.
2. Kelsey Plum (LV) vs. Kia Nurse (GSW)
- Plum’s off‑ball movement and deep shooting vs. Nurse’s physical perimeter defense.
- If Plum gets loose on screens, Vegas’ offense becomes nearly unstoppable.
3. Jackie Young‑Hunt (GSW) vs. Alysha Clark (LV)
- Two of the league’s smartest wings.
- Young‑Hunt’s playmaking vs. Clark’s veteran defensive instincts.
4. Chelsea Gray (LV) vs. Skylar Diggins‑Smith (GSW)
- If Gray plays, this becomes the matchup of the night.
- Diggins‑Smith’s downhill pressure vs. Gray’s surgical half‑court control.
Statistical Comparison
| Category | Valkyries | Aces |
| PPG | 83.4 | 88.1 |
| Opp. PPG | 80.7 | 77.9 |
| FG% | 44.1% | 47.8% |
| 3PT% | 35.2% | 38.6% |
| Rebounds | 37.9 | 36.4 |
| Turnovers | 13.8 | 12.1 |
Edge: Aces in shooting efficiency and turnover margin; Valkyries in rebounding.
Tactical Breakdown
Golden State Valkyries
- Strengths:
- Rebounding advantage
- Strong secondary scoring
- Physical defense
- Weaknesses:
- Turnover‑prone in high‑pressure environments
- Inconsistent half‑court execution
- Path to Victory:
- Control the glass
- Slow the pace
- Force Vegas into contested mid‑range shots
Las Vegas Aces
- Strengths:
- Elite shot creation
- Efficient shooting
- Home‑court dominance
- Weaknesses:
- Bench depth concerns
- Vulnerable if Plum or Wilson are contained
- Path to Victory:
- Push tempo
- Attack mismatches early
- Win turnover battle
Betting Trends
- Aces are 5–1 ATS in their last 6 home games.
- Valkyries are 2–5 ATS in their last 7 road games.
- Last 4 meetings: 3 overs, 1 under.
- Aces have scored 85+ points in 7 of their last 9 games.
- Valkyries have allowed 80+ points in 5 of their last 7.
GAME ODDS
Golden State Valkyries 168
Las Vegas Aces – 4
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, June 20, 2026
