Valkyries Dominate Portland Again | WNBA News

0:00It's September 18th. I'm Cory with the story, and this is WNBA News Today. AI-powered updates on your squad. The Golden State Valkyries are sitting pretty at the number two seed in the WNBA as they get back into action after the feeble World Cup break. They're set to face the Portland Fire this Friday, and let's just say, Portland's been struggling. They're out of playoff contention and are playing the second night of a back-to-back, which means they might be sure handed again. The Golden State has handled Portland easily this season, winning by 17 and 18 points in their previous matchups. They even beat them by 17 right before the break. This game is the first of two remaining matchups against Portland, and the Valkyries have a pretty clear path to potentially challenge Minnesota for. That number one seed, you can see the difference in the standings. With Golden State at 29 wins and 11 losses, while Portland is at 16 wins and 24 losses, the Valkyries are heavily favorite at home, with the spread set at 13 and a half points.

1:02It's clear the odds-makers aren't expecting much from the fire in this one. Looking at player props, Veronica Burton is a solid bet for seven or more assists. She's been dishing them out consistently, especially against teams that give up a lot of assists, and Portland fits that bill. Even with a couple of Valkyries players out, Burton has shown she can orchestrate the offense effectively. When Portland struggles, the back-to-back situation, and Golden State's dominant record against them, it's hard to see anything but a big win for the Valkyries. They've got momentum and a top seed to fight for, so expect them to come out strong and cover that spread.