WNBA Game Preview: Dallas Wings (9-32) vs. Golden State Valkyries (22-18)

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Venue, Date & Time

Date: Thursday, September 4, 2025

Tip‑off: 10:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. PT

Venue: Chase Center, 1 Warriors Way, San Francisco, CA 94158

Surface: Indoor hardwood

Broadcast: KFAA (Dallas), KPIX+ (Bay Area), WNBA League Pass

Injury Report

Dallas Wings

Arike Ogunbowale (G) – Out (knee)

JJ Quinerly (G) – Out for season (ACL)

Tyasha Harris (G) – Out for season (knee)

Li Yueru (C) – Out for season (knee)

Luisa Geiselsöder (C) – Out for season (shoulder)

Haley Jones (G/F) – Out (knee)

Myisha Hines‑Allen (F) – Questionable (illness)

Golden State Valkyries

Kayla Thornton (F) – Out for season (knee)

Dallas: Last in the West; 0‑8 in last 8 games; heavy injury list.

Golden State: 5th in the West; riding a 4‑game win streak; elite rebounding team (35.1 RPG, 1st in WNBA).

Recent Form (Last 5 Games)

Dallas Wings – 0‑5

L 71‑96 @ MIN

L 78‑100 vs ATL

L 95‑101 @ CON

L 81‑90 vs GSV

L 60‑95 @ SEA

Golden State Valkyries – 4‑1

W 66‑58 vs NYL

W 75‑63 @ IND

W 99‑62 @ WAS

W 90‑81 @ DAL

L 72‑81 vs PHX

Key Player Matchups

Paige Bueckers (DAL) vs. Veronica Burton (GSV)

Bueckers: 18.9 PPG, 5.3 APG, 1.6 SPG — Dallas’ offensive engine, especially with Ogunbowale out.

Burton: 11.9 PPG, 5.9 APG, 4.5 RPG — Golden State’s floor general and defensive disruptor.

Amy Okonkwo (DAL) vs. Janelle Salaun (GSV)

Okonkwo: 11.4 PPG (last 5), efficient scorer from mid‑range.

Salaun: 12.4 PPG (last 10), versatile forward who can stretch the floor.

Rebounding Battle:

Both teams average 35.1 RPG, but GSV’s frontcourt depth (Temi Fagbenle, Salaun) gives them an edge against a depleted Dallas interior.

Series History (2025 Season)

Season Series: Golden State leads 2‑1

Jun 17: DAL 80, GSV 71 (in Dallas)

Jul 25: GSV 86, DAL 76 (in San Francisco)

Aug 24: GSV 90, DAL 81 (in Dallas)

Trend: GSV has won the last two meetings by 9 points each.

Betting Trends

Golden State Valkyries

8‑2 SU as moneyline favorite this season.

7‑3 SU in last 10 games.

Under has hit in 3 of last 5 games.

Dallas Wings

1‑9 SU in last 10 games.

4‑16 SU on the road.

Over is 6‑4 in last 10 games (due to defensive struggles).

Head‑to‑Head Totals:

Over has hit in 2 of 3 meetings this season (avg. combined score: 171.0 PPG).

Suggested Wagering Model

Model Inputs:

GSV’s defensive rating (76.4 PAPG) vs. DAL’s depleted roster.

Dallas’ defensive struggles (88.3 PAPG) and lack of depth in the paint.

Pace and scoring trends in head‑to‑head matchups.

GAME ODDS

Dallas Wings                                      159.5

Golden State Valkyries                  – 9.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, September 3, 2025

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