🏀 Aces vs. Valkyries Prediction: WNBA Picks for Sunday, May 31
The only WNBA matchup on Sunday will take center stage when the Golden State Valkyries (5-2) host the Las Vegas Aces (4-3) at Chase Center in San Francisco. Tipoff is set for 3:30 p.m. ET, airing on NBC and streaming on Peacock.
Las Vegas, which is among the top WNBA championship odds favorites after three titles in the past four years, is hoping to stop a two-game slide. My Aces vs. Valkyries prediction believes that they will get back on track as a 2-point betting favorite this afternoon.
🏀 Aces vs. Valkyries prediction: WNBA picks
See all of our experts' WNBA picks based on the latest WNBA odds.
| 💰 Pick | ⚖️ Bet size (units) | 🧠 Why I bet this |
|---|---|---|
| Aces ML (-125 via bet365) | 1.25u → 1u | The Aces went 3-1 against the Valkyries last season. |
| Over 167.5 (-110 via DraftKings) | 0.5u → 0.44u | These two teams are a combined 9-5 to the Over this year. |
| Chennedy Carter Over 15.5 points (-126 via DraftKings) | 1u → 0.82u | Chennedy Carter could see a bigger role if Jewell Loyd can't play on Sunday. |
Total wagered: 2.75 units | Max profit: 2.26 units
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🏆 Who will win Aces vs. Valkyries?
I predict the Aces will get back on track with a five-point win over the Valkyries on Sunday. Las Vegas hasn't dropped three games in a row since last June, illustrating the team's ability to limit long losing skids.
Score prediction: Aces 87, Valkyries 82
💰 Aces vs. Valkyries prediction & best bet
Aces ML (-125)
There were conversations about Natalie Nakase being the better coach than Becky Hammon after the first head-to-head meeting last year, when the Valkyries defeated the Aces. But Las Vegas responded by claiming the remaining three matchups of the season series.
I think we are getting quite the discount on the Aces, who closed as a 5-point favorite or better in all four matchups with the Valkyries in 2025. The only other time they've been this short of a favorite in 2026 is when they were laying -1.5 before a 105-78 road win over the Sparks.
🔥 Best Aces vs. Valkyries player prop bet
Chennedy Carter Over 15.5 points (-122)
Las Vegas guard Chennedy Carter has established herself as the clear Sixth Player of the Year favorite thus far, but there is a chance that she cracks today's starting lineup with Jewell Loyd listed as questionable.
Even if Lloyd plays, I expect Carter to continue having a big role off the bench. She's averaged 19.1 points per game this season, scoring at least 16 points in five of her seven matchups. She's scored as many as 20 points four times.
Last time out, Carter played her fewest minutes (19) and took her fewest shots (11) since the season opener. Don't be surprised if that's an easy adjustment the Aces make on Sunday.
🚀 Aces vs. Valkyries same-game parlay
Today's Aces vs. Valkyries parlay is pretty straightforward. I'm anticipating a Las Vegas victory on Sunday, snapping a two-game skid against Golden State. With the Aces setting the tempo, I expect more offense, especially from their dynamic reserve guard. This parlay has a +370 payout at DraftKings.
💵 Aces vs. Valkyries SGP picks
- Aces ML (-130)
- Over 167.5 (-110)
- Chennedy Carter Over 15.5 points (-122)
Best odds: +370 via DraftKings (0.1u -> 0.37u)
💵 My betting record for WNBA picks
All WNBA picks, including SGPs, have been tracked since May 9.
| Bet type | Record | Net profit | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 22-23 | +5.82 units ✅ | 17.6% ✅ |
| Player props | 9-3 | +5.47 units ✅ | 44.5% ✅ |
| Parlays | 1-11 | -0.82 units ❌ | -68.3% ❌ |
📊 Live Aces vs. Valkyries odds
📺 How to watch Aces vs. Valkyries
- Date: Sunday, May 31
- Tipoff: 3:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Chase Center (San Francisco)
- TV: NBC
- Streaming: Peacock
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