Golden State Valkyries vs Seattle Storm Picks and Predictions for Tuesday, September 9, 2025
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Golden State Valkyries vs Seattle Storm Game Info
Seattle hosts Golden State at Climate Pledge Arena with tip-off at 8:00 PM ET on WNBA League Pass. The Storm enter as -6.5 favorites with the total at 156.5. Golden State is 23-19 overall and 9-11 on the road, while Seattle is 22-21 and 9-12 at home. Both teams sit in the middle of the playoff picture, making this matchup meaningful as they battle for seeding. Betting the W? Our sharp wnba predictions break down the matchups you can’t miss.
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Golden State averages 78.4 points per game while giving up 76.5, leaning on defense and rebounding to stay competitive. Veronica Burton leads the team with 12.0 points per game, shooting 39.4% from the floor and over 87% at the line. The Valkyries have gone 6-4 in the last ten, though they dropped the most recent contest to Minnesota, 78-72. Injuries are a factor with Cecilia Zandalasini and Tiffany Hayes unavailable, which trims scoring depth. To pull off the upset, Golden State must control tempo, limit turnovers, and get efficient nights from its backcourt.
The Valkyries’ recent stretch includes wins over Dallas, New York, and Indiana, showing the ability to defend home court and grind out results. On the road, however, they’ve struggled to generate consistent scoring, and with a lack of depth, the margin for error shrinks. Rebounding remains a strength at 35.3 boards per game, but closing defensive possessions against Seattle’s shooters will be a test.
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Seattle enters averaging 82.3 points per game on 45.1% shooting, with a strong assist rate of 21.4 per contest. Nneka Ogwumike powers the attack with 18.3 points on 51.8% shooting, giving them an efficient frontcourt scorer that Golden State will find difficult to contain. The Storm are 6-4 in the last ten, but come off back-to-back losses to New York and Los Angeles, highlighting some inconsistency. Still, home court provides an edge, especially against a Valkyries team that is less reliable on the road.
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Recent results show Seattle’s ability to rebound from losses quickly. Wins over Minnesota and Chicago in late August underline their ability to win, while the setback against New York showed a margin against at times against talented opponents. With Katie Lou Samuelson out long term, the rotation is thinner, but the Storm still have enough balance to handle Golden State’s shorthanded squad.
Storm vs Valkyries Free Pick
Pick: Storm -6.5, Seattle 80, Golden State 72. The combination of Ogwumike’s shooting and Seattle’s ball movement should separate this one late.
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Best Extra Picks:
- Storm -6.5
- Under 156.5
- Ogwumike to clear her points prop.
