Golden State Valkyries vs New York Liberty Prediction, Picks & Odds | 21 May 2026
WNBA Betting Preview: Golden State Valkyries vs New York Liberty
The Golden State Valkyries face the New York Liberty at Barclays Center, with tip-off scheduled for 20:00 on Thursday, May 21.
There’s every chance that the total won’t be as high as 169.5, so we’re prepared to take the -112 that the Valkyries and the Liberty go under the line.
Golden State Valkyries were defeated in their previous game. They were beaten at home to Chicago Sky by a 69-63 scoreline at Chase Center.
New York Liberty won their last game 100-82. This was a road victory at Moda Center against Portland Fire.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The Valkyries triumphed 66-58 when they last played the Liberty. This head-to-head was played at Chase Center. The Liberty have triumphed in three of the previous 4 clashes between these teams.
| WNBA | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3
Valkyries
|
21 | 9 | 2488 | 2313 | 175 | 13-4 | 8-5 | 2W |
7
Liberty
|
19 | 13 | 2883 | 2801 | 82 | 10-5 | 9-8 | 3W |
Golden State Valkyries vs New York Liberty Prediction & Picks
The Golden State Valkyries vs New York Liberty betting tips feature sharp analysis across major markets, including a key match prediction, player prop bets, correct score guidance and a ready-made bet builder.
Game Prediction
We’re not sure that the two teams will collectively reach a certain points threshold. Our pick is to take the -112 that there are Under 169.5 points in this WNBA game.
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Key Valkyries vs Liberty stats:
Under 169.5 Probability
If you go by the best betting sites, our pick has a 52.9% chance of landing a return. However, our analysts in-depth research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.
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Player Prop Picks
Breanna Stewart (Liberty) can be backed to score Under 19.5 points at -109. According to our experts, the Players Points total looks too high and we think she will fall short.
Latest Breanna Stewart Player Prop Odds
Sabrina Ionescu (Liberty) can be backed to register Under 15.5 points at -114. This gives us confidence that she might not cover the line and you can bet on Player Points.
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Same Game Parlay Picks
Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Under 168.5 on the total, Liberty to cover the -7.5 spread and Breanna Stewart (Liberty) to score Under 19.5 points.
The same game parlay option is great for basketball bettors wanting a personalised multi-leg wager on the same game. It’s especially good if you have a strong view on the likely outcomes and the odds for each pick are combined.
Correct Score Prediction
77
-
87
Liberty
Should you want a bet that can land a monster return, then look no further than the correct score lines. Back the Liberty to win 87-77 and leverage a huge payout if this happens.
Golden State Valkyries vs New York Liberty Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
The sportsbooks’ betting odds have New York Liberty as -233 favorites for this WNBA game, implying that they are 70% likely to win. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +186 about Golden State Valkyries.
The spread currently stands at 5.5 and the total points line is 168.5. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. There’s the chance to back Under 168.5 at -110.
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Breanna Stewart is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can get -119 that she scores Over 19.5 points or -109 that she goes Under.
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Golden State Valkyries Stats
New York Liberty Stats
- 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
- 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
- +7.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road
- -7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
- -7.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 150.90 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 157.70 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 169.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
- Over 169.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 74.30 pts and allowed 76.60 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 77.90 pts and allowed 79.80 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 166.90 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 163.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 169.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
- Over 169.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 85.90 pts and allowed 81.00 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 83.60 pts and allowed 79.50 pts in the last 10 home games
WNBA Table Select Season
| Team | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1
Lynx
|
25 | 6 | 2874 | 2584 | 290 | 12-4 | 13-2 | 10W |
2
Aces
|
21 | 9 | 2760 | 2598 | 162 | 9-5 | 12-4 | 1W |
|
3
Valkyries
|
21 | 9 | 2488 | 2313 | 175 | 13-4 | 8-5 | 2W |
4
Dream
|
19 | 11 | 2686 | 2578 | 108 | 11-5 | 8-6 | 1W |
5
Fever
|
19 | 11 | 2895 | 2720 | 175 | 11-5 | 8-6 | 1L |
6
Wings
|
19 | 12 | 2767 | 2649 | 118 | 9-5 | 10-7 | 1L |
|
7
Liberty
|
19 | 13 | 2883 | 2801 | 82 | 10-5 | 9-8 | 3W |
8
Mystics
|
17 | 12 | 2369 | 2412 | -43 | 9-6 | 8-6 | 5W |
9
Sky
|
12 | 19 | 2737 | 2788 | -51 | 8-8 | 4-11 | 1W |
10
Sparks
|
11 | 18 | 2598 | 2736 | -138 | 5-9 | 6-9 | 1L |
11
Mercury
|
12 | 20 | 2694 | 2803 | -109 | 5-10 | 7-10 | 1L |
12
Fire
|
11 | 19 | 2586 | 2762 | -176 | 6-9 | 5-10 | 5L |
13
Tempo
|
10 | 20 | 2626 | 2808 | -182 | 6-11 | 4-9 | 7L |
14
Sun
|
7 | 23 | 2395 | 2620 | -225 | 4-10 | 3-13 | 5L |
15
Storm
|
6 | 27 | 2728 | 2914 | -186 | 4-11 | 2-16 | 10L |
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