Sun vs. Valkyries prediction: Golden State favored to win Monday's WNBA matchup [5/25/2026]
Get Connecticut Sun vs Golden State Valkyries predictions for WNBA Monday.

The Golden State Valkyries will take on 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, who have stars like Veronica Burton, Tiffany Hayes and Kayla Thornton, will face off against the Sun, who feature Raegan Beers, 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?
Our independent predictive model gives the Valkyries an 81% chance of defeating the Sun.
According to our model, the Sun (+13.5) have a 65% chance of covering the spread, while the 158.5-point over/under 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 (-108) | -13.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | +590 | -800 |
| Total | o158.5 (-110) | u158.5 (-108) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Sun vs. Valkyries picks and best bet
After matching our predictions 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 | -108 |
| Moneyline | Sun | +590 |
| Total | Over 158.5 | -110 |
According to our WNBA best bets, the top play to make on this game is Sun +13.5 at the spread.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Sun vs. Valkyries player props
WNBA prop bets are an enjoyable way to wager on Monday's Sun vs. Valkyries matchup without necessarily betting on the outcome. We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Chase Center.
Raegan Beers is expected to lead the Sun with 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raegan Beers | 9 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 21 |
| 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 action 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 81% win probability, will likely beat the Sun in Monday's WNBA matchup.
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