Indiana at Golden State

The second-year Valkyries have covered 63% of their lifetime games in the WNBA, including going 4-2 SU and ATS this season. That's what can happen when you have the No. 1 defense, outstanding depth, and the reigning coach of the year in Natalie Nakase. One of those non-covers, however, occurred this past Friday night when Indiana defeated Golden State, 90-82, as 5.5-point home favorites. It was a fortuitous scheduling spot for the Fever as the Valkyries had just upset the Liberty on the road the previous night. Golden State led Indiana at halftime, 44-37, but ran out of gas down the stretch. That won't be the case here. The Valkyries are rested and at home. The Fever have not played since that victory against the Valkyries. So they are rested, too, but may be rusty. Golden State defeated Connecticut, 97-70, at home this past Monday. That easy victory should be a good tune-up for this matchup. The Valkyries give up an average of 76.3 points a game, the lowest in the WNBA. The Fever surrender an average of 87 points a game. The Valkyries get tremendous crowd support, and their fan base will be up for this matchup as it will be their only chance to see Caitlin Clark at home. Take the Valkyries.