Valkyries host injury-hit Connecticut Sun in Wednesday's playoff preview

In a Wednesday night contest, the second-seeded Valkyries will face the low-ranked Connecticut Sun, a game that holds little significance for the Sun's tri-state market. The Sun are dealing with multiple absences: Leïla Lacan is sidelined for the next four contests, Brittney Griner is listed as questionable, and Olivia Nelson-Ododa, their third-leading scorer, is also doubtful, though Aaliyah Edwards is slated to return.

Betting markets view the Sun as massive underdogs, with theScore Bet offering odds of +600. The Valkyries could be vulnerable, as they head into a back-to-back series that includes a Thursday showdown with the Liberty. Meanwhile, the Sun are also on a back-to-back stretch, having played the Chicago Sky on Tuesday. Analysts suggest taking the Sun with the +13.5 point spread at BetMGM and considering a live under bet after the first quarter.