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Read Article Valkyries vs. Aces prediction: Las Vegas favored to win Saturday's WNBA game [6/6/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Golden State Valkyries vs Las Vegas Aces predictions for WNBA Saturday.
The Las Vegas Aces and Golden State Valkyries will lock horns in the WNBA at Michelob ULTRA Arena on Saturday, starting at 3:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced WNBA model projects the Aces as the most likely winner of the Valkyries vs. Aces game.
The Aces, led by A'ja Wilson, Jackie Young and Chelsea Gray, are set to take on the Valkyries, whose lineup includes Veronica Burton, Gabby Williams and Cecilia Zandalasini.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks.
Valkyries vs. Aces prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's WNBA game between the Valkyries and Aces, forming part of our WNBA predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Aces a 65.9% chance of beating the Valkyries.
According to our model, the Aces (-3.5) have a 53.1% chance of covering the spread, while the 170.5-point over/under has a 55.3% chance of staying under.
Valkyries vs. Aces odds
We have sourced the best WNBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Valkyries | Aces |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +3.5 (-115) | -3.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | +130 | -155 |
| Total | o170.5 (-106) | u170.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Valkyries vs. Aces 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 | Aces -3.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | Aces | -155 |
| Total | Under 170.5 | -110 |
According to our WNBA best bets, the top play to make on this game is Aces to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Valkyries vs. Aces player props
Looking for Valkyries vs. Aces WNBA prop bets? We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Michelob ULTRA Arena.
Veronica Burton is expected to lead the Valkyries with 11 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists, while A'ja Wilson is projected to have 29 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists for the Aces.
For early game action, the data identifies A'ja Wilson as the most probable player to secure the first basket.
Check out our WNBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and a deeper look at today's WNBA first basket picks.
Valkyries prediction
Our model's projected player stats for the Valkyries are:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veronica Burton | 11 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 27 |
| Gabby Williams | 10 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 25 |
| C. Zandalasini | 10 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 19 |
| Janelle Salaun | 10 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 19 |
| Kayla Thornton | 9 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 21 |
Aces prediction
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Aces:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A'ja Wilson | 29 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 58 |
| Jackie Young | 16 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 37 |
| Chelsea Gray | 10 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 32 |
| NaLyssa Smith | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 20 |
| Jewell Loyd | 7 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 14 |
Valkyries vs. Aces game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's action between the Aces and Valkyries at Michelob ULTRA Arena is scheduled to commence at 3:00 PM ET.
- Who: Golden State Valkyries vs. Las Vegas Aces
- Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026
- Time: 3:00 PM ET/12:00PM PT
- Venue: Michelob ULTRA Arena
Conclusion
We predict the Aces, with a 65.9% win probability, will likely beat the Valkyries in Saturday's WNBA matchup.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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