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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get Connecticut Sun vs Golden State Valkyries predictions for WNBA Monday.
The Golden State Valkyries will square off with the Connecticut Sun in WNBA action at Chase Center on Monday, beginning at 10:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven WNBA model predicts the Valkyries as the most likely winner of the Sun vs. Valkyries game.
The Valkyries, with stars like Veronica Burton, Tiffany Hayes and Kayla Thornton, are set to take on the Sun, whose lineup includes Brittney Griner, Kennedy Burke and Aneesah Morrow.
This article offers further insights into Monday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks.
Sun vs. Valkyries prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Monday's WNBA matchup between the Sun and Valkyries, forming part of our WNBA predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Valkyries an 85% chance of beating the Sun.
According to our model, the Sun (+13.5) have a 60% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 159.5 points has a 61% chance of going over.
Sun vs. Valkyries odds
We have sourced the best WNBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Sun | Valkyries |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +13.5 (-118) | -13.5 (-102) |
| Moneyline | +575 | -800 |
| Total | o159.5 (-110) | u159.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Sun vs. Valkyries picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Sun +13.5 | -118 |
| Moneyline | Sun | +575 |
| Total | Over 159.5 | -110 |
According to our best WNBA bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 159.5 total points.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Sun vs. Valkyries player props
Betting on Connecticut vs. Golden State WNBA player props? We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Chase Center.
Brittney Griner is expected to lead the Sun with 13 points, 6 rebounds and 1 assists, while Veronica Burton is projected to have 13 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for the Valkyries.
Check out our WNBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and today's WNBA first basket picks.
Sun prediction
Our model's projected player stats for the Sun are:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brittney Griner | 13 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 26 |
| Kennedy Burke | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| Aneesah Morrow | 7 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 21 |
| Aaliyah Edwards | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 21 |
| Diamond Miller | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
Valkyries prediction
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Valkyries:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veronica Burton | 13 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 33 |
| Tiffany Hayes | 12 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 25 |
| Kayla Thornton | 11 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 23 |
| Gabby Williams | 10 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 25 |
| Janelle Salaun | 9 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 17 |
Sun vs. Valkyries game-day updates and essential details
Monday's matchup between the Valkyries and Sun at Chase Center is scheduled to begin at 10:00 PM ET.
- Who: Connecticut Sun vs. Golden State Valkyries
- Date: Monday, May 25, 2026
- Time: 10:00 PM ET/7:00PM PT
- Venue: Chase Center
Conclusion
We predict the Valkyries, with an 85% win probability, will likely beat the Sun in Monday's WNBA matchup.
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Ryan Leaver uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.
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