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Tonight, the Dallas Wings (1-1) face off against the Golden State Valkyries (1-1) in Game 3 of their first-round WNBA playoff series. The game tips off at 9:00 p.m. ET at the Chase Center in San Francisco and will be broadcast live on ESPN2.
The Valkyries enter as 7.5-point favorites, with the over/under set at 157.5 points. Golden State is favored to win outright at odds of -320, while the Wings are underdogs at +245.
Here’s a look at the key betting lines and our top predictions for the matchup, and don’t forget to download the Action Network app for more betting analysis.
Wings vs. Valkyries Betting Lines:
- Spread: Wings +7.5 (-106), Valkyries -7.5 (-114)
- Over/Under: 157.5 (-115 for over / -105 for under)
- Moneyline: Wings +245, Valkyries -320
Best Bets: Valkyries -7.5 and Tiffany Hayes Over 7.5 Points (+204)
For this decisive game, we’re backing two strong picks based on our proprietary projections, which also allow us to create a valuable single-game parlay.
Our PRO projections suggest an advantage on the Valkyries cover of the spread, with a projected line at -9 rather than -7.5, giving a 2% edge over the market and earning a C grade in our system. Additionally, betting trends and money flow show increasing support for Golden State to cover as tipoff approaches.
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On the prop side, Tiffany Hayes stands out as a top play. The Valkyries finished second-best in the regular season and will hold home-court advantage tonight, having posted a strong 17-5 record at Chase Center. Meanwhile, the Wings went 11-11 on the road. Golden State also swept the regular-season series against Dallas, winning each game by at least eight points.
Action PRO projects Hayes to score 9.36 points tonight, which offers an 18.6% edge over the current 7.5 points over/under line. Her consistent scoring—averaging 9.0 points in the regular season and exceeding 7.5 points in seven of her last eight games—makes the Over a solid A-grade pick on our props dashboard for Friday.
FanDuel users can combine these two picks for an attractive +204 parlay payout.
Wings vs. Valkyries Best Bets:
- Tiffany Hayes Over 7.5 Points (-114)
Parlay Odds: +204 (FanDuel)
Fan Take:
This Game 3 clash could be pivotal for both teams, showcasing playoff intensity and talent depth in the WNBA. For fans, it’s a golden opportunity to engage with high-stakes basketball while growing the sport’s visibility and excitement nationwide.
Source: sports.yahoo.com
