Storm vs. Valkyries prediction favors Golden State to win Saturday's WNBA matchup [9/19/2026]

Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have re-simulated the outcome of Saturday's WNBA matchup between the Storm and Valkyries, forming part of our WNBA predictions coverage.

Our independent predictive model gives the Valkyries an 80.4% chance of defeating the Storm. According to our model, the Storm (+13.5) have a 66.0% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 157.5 points has a 59.1% chance of going over.

Latest betting odds

We have sourced the best WNBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

• Spread: Storm +13.5 (+104) / Valkyries -13.5 (+100)
• Moneyline: Storm +669, Valkyries -733
• Total: Over/Under 157.5 (+101/-104)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Model picks and best bet

After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

• Spread: Storm +13.5 @ 49¢ via Novig
• Moneyline: Storm @ 13¢ via Novig
• Total: Over 157.5 @ 50¢ via Kalshi

According to our WNBA best bets, the top play to make on this game is Storm +13.5 at the spread.

These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the current available odds.

Top player props

WNBA player props are a popular way to wager on the Seattle vs. Golden State matchup without necessarily betting on the outcome. We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Chase Center.

Dominique Malonga is expected to lead the Storm with 15 points, 9 rebounds and 2 assists, while Janelle Salaun is projected to have 12 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists for the Valkyries.

When evaluating the first basket market, Gabby Williams is our top projected player to score first, backed by a 15.8% 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.

Storm player props

Our model's projected player stats for the Storm are:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM	DFS
D. Malonga	15	9	2	1	36
F. Johnson	13	4	3	2	30
N. Hiedeman	13	3	5	2	28
Jade Melbourne	8	2	4	2	21
Awa Fam	8	5	1	2	20

Valkyries player props

Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Valkyries:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM	DFS
Janelle Salaun	12	4	2	2	22
Gabby Williams	12	3	2	2	23
Tiffany Hayes	11	3	2	1	20
Veronica Burton	10	3	7	1	29
C. Zandalasini	8	2	2	1	18

Game info & tip-off details

Saturday's game between the Valkyries and Storm at Chase Center is scheduled to start at 9:00 PM ET.

• Who: Seattle Storm vs. Golden State Valkyries
• Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
• Time: 9:00 PM ET/6:00PM PT
• Venue: Chase Center

Conclusion

We predict the Valkyries, with an 80.4% win probability, will likely beat the Storm in Saturday's WNBA matchup.

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This article's predictions and probabilities are generated by Dimers' proprietary WNBA prediction model. Our editorial team reviews the resulting content for accuracy and presentation before publication.