Connecticut Sun vs Golden State Valkyries Prediction, 6/22/2025 WNBA Pick, Tips and Odds

Game: Connecticut Sun vs Golden State Valkyries

Date: Sunday, June 22, 2025

Location: Chase Center in San Francisco, CA

TV: Youtube TV

The Connecticut Sun (2-10) head to Chase Center on Sunday where they'll take on the Golden State Valkyries (6-6).

The Connecticut Sun played the Phoenix Mercury and ended up losing by a score of 83-75 in their last contest. Connecticut wrapped up the contest having earned a 36.8% FG percentage (25 of 68) and buried 8 of their 24 three-point shots. From the charity stripe, the Sun converted 17 of their 23 shots for a percentage of 73.9%. In relation to pulling down boards, they earned 37 with 11 of them being offensive. They also recorded 20 assists in the matchup in addition to forcing 12 turnovers and getting 5 steals. In reference to defense, Connecticut allowed the other team to go 40.6% from the field on 26 of 64 shooting. Phoenix recorded 18 dimes and had 9 steals for the game. Additionally, Phoenix had 41 boards (12 offensive, 29 defensive) and had 5 rejections. Phoenix finished 85.2% from the free throw line by converting 23 of their 27 shots. They also knocked down 8 of their 23 shots from distance.

Aneesah Morrow is one player who had an impact in the matchup. She walked away with 16 points on 5 of 11 shooting. She was on the court for 23 minutes played and grabbed 9 boards. Morrow finished the game shooting 45.5% from the floor and also distributed 1 assist.

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Connecticut heads into this contest with a record of 2-10 for the season. They are giving up possession 14.5 times per contest and as a basketball team they commit 21.2 personal fouls per game. As a unit, Connecticut is grabbing 30.3 rebounds per contest and has 203 assists so far this season, which ranks 12th in basketball in terms of passing the ball. The Sun are hitting 28.7% from downtown (73 of 254) and 79.4% from the charity stripe. They are averaging 71.6 points per game (13th in the league) while going 40.2% from the field. When they are on the defensive end, the Sun have forced 13.8 turnovers per contest while drawing 19.3 fouls. The Sun defense is allowing a FG percentage of 46.7% (165 of 231) and they surrender 36.3 boards per contest as a team. They are 10th in the league in allowing assists to the opposition with 249 surrendered for the year. They surrender 38.2% on shots from beyond the perimeter while they are 13th in the league in points per game allowed (87.8).

When they last stepped on the hardwood, the Golden State Valkyries took home the win by a final score of 88-77 against the Indiana Fever. The Valkyries were able to snag 24 defensive boards and 8 offensive rebounds for a total of 32 for the contest. They coughed up the ball 7 times, while getting 10 steals in this matchup. The Fever were called for 22 fouls in this contest which took the Valkyries to the charity stripe for 27 tries. They were able to knock down 19 of the free throws for a percentage of 70.4%. When discussing shots from downtown, Golden State buried 9 of their 31 attempts (29.0%). Overall, the Valkyries finished shooting 30 out of 70 from the field which had them sitting at 42.9%. The Valkyries permitted the Fever to knock down 29 of 66 tries from the floor which gave them a percentage of 43.9% for the matchup. They finished the game shooting 27.6% from 3-point land by shooting 8 of 29 and walked away from this one shooting 11 out of 12 at the free throw line (91.7%). When it comes to attacking the glass, Golden State permitted Indiana to get 35 in all (5 on the offensive side).

Kayla Thornton ended up being important for the Valkyries in the matchup. She knocked down 5 out of 11 in the game giving her a field goal percentage of 45.5%, and had 6 rebounds. Thornton totaled 16 points in her 20 mins on the court, but wasn't able to tally an assist.

Golden State has a record of 6-6 for the season. The Valkyries commit 19.3 fouls per game and they hit 80.2% from the charity stripe. They are dishing out assists 18.0 times per game (10th in basketball) and they turn it over 14.8 times per contest. Golden State has accounted for 940 points this season (78.3 per game) and they grab 35.8 boards per contest. In terms of offensive execution, the Valkyries are hitting on 40.2% from the field, which has them ranked 12th in the league. The Valkyries are ranked 8th in the league in points allowed per contest with 79.7. They give up 19.7 assists and 33.8 boards per contest, which has them ranked 8th and 5th in the WNBA. The Golden State defense concedes 33.5% on 3-pointers (107 of 319) and their opponents are connecting on 77.6% of their shots from the charity stripe. They are forcing their opponents into 14.1 turnovers per game and have let teams shoot 41.7% from the field (5th in basketball).

Who will win tonight's WNBA game against the spread?

Tony Sink's Pick: Take Connecticut

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