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<\/p>\nRosales’ prediction: With the Over hitting in two of their last three meetings, another high-scoring showdown could be on tap in Phoenix.<\/p>\n
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Aug 22, 2025 \u2022 09:48 ET<\/p>\n
\u2022 4 min read<\/p>\n
Photo By – Imagn Images. Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton (22) dribbles the ball down the court.<\/p>\n
The Phoenix Mercury looks to complete a 4-game regular season series sweep when they host the Golden State Valkyries Friday night.<\/p>\n
With Golden State desperate to stay inside the bottom of the playoff picture, our Valkyries vs. Mercury predictions and\u00a0WNBA picks<\/a> have Golden State going all out to try and secure a win, which should help push the total to an Over.<\/p>\n Valkyries vs Mercury predictions<\/p>\n My Valkyries vs Mercury best bet:\u00a0Over 154.5 points (-110 at FanDuel<\/a>)<\/p>\n The Golden State Valkyries<\/a> looked like they was poised for their first franchise win against the Phoenix Mercury<\/a>, building a 12-point lead at the half, but they couldn\u2019t land the plane, eventually falling 98-91.<\/p>\n The Mercury won the rebounding battle by a +11 margin, outscored the Valkyries 14-2 in fast break points, and ended up +6 in points in the paint.<\/p>\n Phoenix has been able to solve a stout Golden State’s defense, which ranks second in the league in points allowed at 72.5 per contest.<\/p>\n Phoenix hasn\u2019t scored less than 78 in the three previous matchups and is averaging a crisp 87.3 points in the series.<\/p>\n Considering they took an 83-61 beating last time out in Vegas, they’re fortunate to find themselves in a get-right game right away.<\/p>\n The Valkyries just haven\u2019t had the firepower to keep up with Phoenix, as they are putting up just 78.2 points per game on the season, which ranks bottom three in the WNBA.<\/p>\n Phoenix has been able to speed up the Valkyries, playing at their top three pace, as opposed to the Valkyries, who rank last, and that\u2019s produced plenty of points.<\/p>\n While the Over is 2-1-0 in the three games, these teams have combined for at least 155 points in every game.<\/p>\n Valkyries vs Mercury same-game parlay (SGP)<\/p>\n Over 154.5 points<\/p>\n Veronica\u00a0Burton Over 11.5 points<\/p>\n Alyssa\u00a0Thomas Under 15.5 points<\/p>\n Veronica Burton<\/a> just lit up Phoenix for 24 points in the last game, and she\u2019s been given a generous 11.5 scoring line Friday night.<\/p>\n She\u2019s topped this total three of the last four games for the Valkyries and missed the fourth by a single point. I like Burton to stay in this current hot zone.<\/p>\n Let\u2019s wrap with Alyssa Thomas<\/a>, who fills up the stat sheet, but is a little less consistent with her scoring.<\/p>\n Her 15.5 line is a fair mark, and she\u2019s gone Under that total five times in nine games. That includes a 13-point performance against these same Valkyries.<\/p>\n Valkyries vs Mercury odds Valkyries vs Mercury opening odds<\/p>\n Spread: Golden State +6 (-108) | Phoenix -6 (-112) Valkyries vs Mercury trend<\/p>\n Golden State has gone Over the total in three of its last four games. Find more\u00a0WNBA betting trends<\/a> for Valkyries vs. Mercury.<\/p>\n How to watch Valkyries vs Mercury<\/p>\n Location Date Tip-off TV Valkyries vs Mercury latest injuries<\/p>\n![\"FanDuel](\"https:\/\/img.covers.com\/betting\/sportsbooks\/818\/fanduel_2.svg\")
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\nValkyries vs Mercury live odds<\/p>\n
\nMoneyline: Golden State +205 | Phoenix -265
\nOver\/Under: Over 154.5 (-110) | Under 154.5 (-110)<\/p>\n
\nPHX Arena, Phoenix, AZ<\/p>\n
\nFriday, August 22, 2025<\/p>\n
\n10:00 p.m. ET<\/p>\n
\nION<\/p>\n