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Written by Mac Douglass, Senior Editor
Get Golden State Valkyries vs Seattle Storm predictions for WNBA Friday.
WNBA action continues on Friday at 10:00 PM ET as the Golden State Valkyries lock horns with the Seattle Storm at Climate Pledge Arena.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced WNBA model predicts the Valkyries as the most likely winner of the Valkyries vs. Storm game.
The Storm, who have the likes of Dominique Malonga, Natisha Hiedeman and Awa Fam, will face off against the Valkyries, featuring Kayla Thornton, Veronica Burton and Janelle Salaun.
This article offers a closer look at Friday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks.
Valkyries vs. Storm prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Friday's WNBA game between the Valkyries and Storm, forming part of our WNBA predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Valkyries a 71.7% chance of defeating the Storm.
According to our model, the Storm (+8.5) have a 61.8% chance of covering the spread, while the 157.5-point over/under has a 61.4% chance of going over,.
Valkyries vs. Storm odds
We have researched the best WNBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Valkyries | Storm |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -8.5 (-120) | +8.5 (+100) |
| Moneyline | -400 | +320 |
| Total | o157.5 (-105) | u157.5 (-108) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Valkyries vs. Storm 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 | Storm +8.5 | +100 |
| Moneyline | Storm | +320 |
| Total | Over 157.5 | -105 |
According to our WNBA best bets, the top play to make on this game is Storm +8.5 at the spread.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Valkyries vs. Storm player props
WNBA prop bets are an exciting way to wager on the Golden State vs. Seattle matchup without necessarily betting on the outcome. We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Climate Pledge Arena.
Kayla Thornton is expected to lead the Valkyries with 12 points, 6 rebounds and 1 assists, while Dominique Malonga is projected to have 15 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists for the Storm.
When evaluating the first basket market, Gabby Williams is our top projected player to score first, backed by a 13.8% probability.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kayla Thornton | 12 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 26 |
| Veronica Burton | 12 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 33 |
| Janelle Salaun | 12 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 22 |
| Gabby Williams | 11 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 26 |
| C. Zandalasini | 8 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 17 |
Storm prediction
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Storm:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Malonga | 15 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 33 |
| N. Hiedeman | 13 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 26 |
| Awa Fam | 13 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 27 |
| F. Johnson | 12 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 26 |
| Jordan Horston | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 18 |
Valkyries vs. Storm game-day updates and essential details
Friday's matchup between the Storm and Valkyries at Climate Pledge Arena is scheduled to commence at 10:00 PM ET.
- Who: Golden State Valkyries vs. Seattle Storm
- Date: Friday, June 12, 2026
- Time: 10:00 PM ET/7:00PM PT
- Venue: Climate Pledge Arena
Conclusion
We predict the Valkyries, with a 71.7% win probability, will likely beat the Storm in Friday's WNBA matchup.
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Mac Douglass specializes in NFL previews for the NFC South and NFC East, MLB best bets, Formula 1 race previews, and professional tennis insights. Combining predictive simulations and data-driven sports analysis, Mac provides in-depth content to elevate the betting experience for sports fans.
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