Preview of Tonight's WNBA Action: Valkyries vs. Liberty and Mystics vs. Mercury

Golden State's Valkyries, only in their second season, rely on a deep roster where eight players average six or more points, making them difficult to match up against. New York's Liberty, carrying star talent in Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones and Sabrina Ionescu, have a 10-10 road mark but are on a ten-win streak in their last thirteen outings and boast a strong home record, leading the author to favor them by a small margin.

Washington's Mystics, after missing the playoffs since 2023, have added promising rookies Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen, creating a trio of 15-plus point scorers. Phoenix's Mercury, once finalists, now sit at 13-25 overall and struggle at home, despite contributions from Kahleah Copper and Alyssa Thomas. The analysis suggests the Mystics will repeat their recent victory over the Mercury and that the Liberty should win at home, recommending the Liberty -2.5 and the Mystics -3.5 spreads.