Golden State Valkyries vs Seattle Storm Picks and Prediction for Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Use Code SSWC The Golden State Valkyries (23-19), the sixth-placed team in the WNBA, are set to face off against the Seattle Storm (22-21), the WNBA’s eighth-ranked team, on September 9th at 10:00 PM ET at Climate Pledge Arena in WNBA Western Conference action as we look at the Valkyries vs. Storm prediction. The Valkyries are coming off a 78-72 home loss to the Minnesota Lynx on Saturday to the Minnesota Lynx while the Storm are on a two-game losing streak and are coming off an 84-76 home loss on Friday against the New York Liberty. This is the fourth and final game against one another as the Valkyries are 2-1 so far. Tempo and matchup notes — WNBA picks for Golden State Valkyries vs Seattle Storm in one quick read.
Valkyries Playing for Seeding
The Golden State Valkyries are looking to continue their hot stretch as they close out the season soon. They are coming off a loss at home against the Minnesota Lynx 78-72 and the team shot just 25.7% from beyond the arc.
On offense, Golden State manages to score an average of 78.4 points per game this season. Shooting accuracy stands at 41.0% from the field and 32.9% from the 3-point line, with a free-throw percentage of 81.5%. The offense has been going through guard Veronica Burton as she is averaging 12.0 points and 5.9 assists per game thus far.
Defensively, the Valkyries have been incredible thus far, allowing 76.5 points per game with opponents shooting 40.4% from the field and 31.6% from beyond the arc.
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Injury Report for Golden State
- Guard Cecilia Zandalasini: Calf (Questionable)
- Forward Maria Conde: Achilles (OUT)
- Guard Tiffany Hayes: Knee (OUT)
- Guard Juste Jocyte: Not Injury Related (OUT)
- Forward Kayla Thornton: Knee (OUT)
Storm Fighting for Final Playoff Spot
The Seattle Storm are fighting with the Los Angeles Sparks right now for the final WNBA Playoff spot as they hold a 1.5 game lead entering this gam. The team is coming off an 84-76 home loss against the New York Liberty and it does not help losing the rebounding battle 36-26.
Offensively, the Storm are averaging 82.3 points per game. The efficiency is notable, with a field goal percentage of 45.1 and a 3-point percentage of 34.1. At the free-throw line, they have to show some improvement as they have a 77.2% success rate while doing a poor job with their rebounds per game sitting at 30.8. This offensive depth is going to be led by veteran forward Nneka Ogwumike with her 18.3 points and 7.0 rebounds per game thus far.
Defensively, Seattle has been struggling as they are conceding 80.3 points per game. Opponents have shot at a respectable level against them, with a field goal percentage allowed of 44.4% and a 3-point percentage that is allowing the opposition to connect on 33.6%.
Injury Report for Seattle
- Guard Jordan Horston: Knee (OUT)
- Guard Nika Muhl: Knee (OUT)
- Forward Katie Lou Samuelson: Knee (OUT)
Golden State Valkyries vs. Seattle Storm Pick
Spread Pick for Golden State Valkyries vs. Seattle Storm
- Golden State Valkyries +6.5 (4 units)
There is a significant difference between these teams' rebounding the basketball, as the Valkyries are third with a 51.3 total rebounding rate while the Storm are 13th with just a 46.7 total rebounding percentage. There is also a significant difference when diving into the ability to defend the 3-point line as Golden State is second in basketball with a 31.6 3-point percentage against, while Dallas is 13th with a 38.7 opposing 3-point percentage. Go with the Golden State Valkyries getting points as the better team here.
Over/Under Pick for Golden State Valkyries vs. Seattle Storm
- Under 153.5 (5 units)
These teams have done well this season on the defensive side of the court as the defensive ratings show. Golden State is fourth with a 99.9 defensive rating while Seattle is right behind them in fifth with a 100.1 defensive rating right now. Neither team has been pushing the pace too well as the Valkyries are last in the WNBA with a 91.68 pace while the Storm are sixth with a 95.47 pace. All in all, go with under 153.5 total points to be scored.
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