Michelob ULTRA Arena, Las Vegas, NV
Tip‑Off: 10:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT
Broadcast: ESPN / WNBA League Pass
Venue Information
Michelob ULTRA Arena – Las Vegas, Nevada
- Capacity: ~12,000
- Court Type: Hardwood, fast‑paced environment
- Home‑Court Profile:
- Aces are 4‑1 at home this season
- Vegas plays faster at home (league‑leading home pace)
- Opponents struggle with Vegas’ early‑game scoring bursts
Team Records & Context
Golden State Valkyries (6‑3)
- Road Record: 3‑2
- Last 5 Games: W, W, L, W, L
- Offensive Rating: 104.2 (5th)
- Defensive Rating: 101.1 (6th)
The expansion Valkyries have exceeded expectations — elite spacing, strong guard play, and a top‑half defense.
Las Vegas Aces (6‑3)
- Home Record: 4‑1
- Last 5 Games: W, L, W, W, L
- Offensive Rating: 108.7 (2nd)
- Defensive Rating: 99.4 (4th)
The Aces are rounding into form after a slow start. Their offense is returning to championship levels.
Injury Report
Golden State Valkyries
- Jackie Young – G – Probable (ankle soreness)
- Stephanie Soares – F/C – OUT (knee)
- Kiki Iriafen – F – Probable (shoulder tightness)
Las Vegas Aces
- A’ja Wilson – F – Probable (rest/maintenance)
- Chelsea Gray – G – OUT (foot)
- Kierstan Bell – G/F – Day‑to‑Day (hip)
Recent Team Form
Golden State Valkyries – Last 5
- W vs. PHX (89‑83)
- W vs. DAL (92‑86)
- L vs. MIN (91‑80)
- W vs. IND (88‑79)
- L vs. SEA (84‑79)
Trend: Golden State is scoring efficiently but struggling defensively against elite frontcourts.
Las Vegas Aces – Last 5
- W vs. SEA (96‑78)
- L vs. NY (89‑84)
- W vs. CHI (93‑75)
- W vs. DAL (97‑88)
- L vs. CON (85‑80)
Trend: Vegas is averaging 92.2 PPG over the last five — best in the league during that stretch.
Key Player Matchups
1. A’ja Wilson (LV) vs. Kiki Iriafen (GSV)
- Wilson: 24.7 PPG, 10.9 RPG, MVP‑level form
- Iriafen: 17.3 PPG, 8.1 RPG, elite efficiency
Edge: Las Vegas — Wilson is the best two‑way player in the league.
2. Jackie Young (GSV) vs. Kelsey Plum (LV)
- Young: 19.4 PPG, 5.2 APG
- Plum: 21.1 PPG, 4.8 APG
Edge: Even — both are elite scoring guards with high usage.
3. Skylar Diggins‑Smith (GSV) vs. Alysha Clark (LV)
- Diggins‑Smith: 15.8 PPG, 6.4 APG
- Clark: 11.2 PPG, 39% from three
Edge: Golden State — Diggins‑Smith’s playmaking is critical.
4. Bench Units
- Golden State bench: 21.4 PPG (7th)
- Las Vegas bench: 16.8 PPG (11th)
Edge: Golden State — deeper rotation, more scoring versatility.
Series History
All‑Time Series (Expansion Team)
- First season of matchups
- Aces lead 1‑0
- LV 94, GSV 87 (May 19, 2026)
Key Notes
- Golden State struggled with A’ja Wilson’s interior dominance
- Valkyries shot only 29% from three in the first meeting
Betting Trends
Golden State Trends
- 4‑1 ATS last 5
- 3‑1 ATS as road underdog
- Over is 3‑1 in last 4 games
Las Vegas Trends
- 5‑0 ATS at home
- 6‑2 ATS last 8 vs. Western Conference
- Over is 4‑2 in last 6
Matchup Trends
- First meeting went Over
- Aces dominated points in the paint (46‑30)
- Golden State struggled with turnovers (17)
Analytical Breakdown
Pace Projection
- Combined pace ranks:
- GSV: 6th
- LV: 3rd
- Expect a fast, high‑scoring game.
Efficiency Projection
- Aces: 108–110 offensive rating
- Valkyries: 102–105 offensive rating
Key Statistical Edges
- Paint scoring: Vegas +10
- Turnovers: Vegas +3
- Bench scoring: Golden State +6
GAME ODDS
Golden State Valkyries 170
Las Vegas Aces – 3
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, June 4, 2026
