Golden State Valkyries vs. Seattle Storm, Picks and Prediction, Tuesday, September 9, 2025

The WNBA regular season is winding down, and we have an interesting matchup between two teams fighting for seeding: the Valkyries vs. Storm prediction. Golden State comes into this matchup at 23-19, while Seattle is 22-21. These teams meet on Tuesday night at 10pmET from Climate Pledge Arena. These teams have met three times this season, with Golden State winning and covering two of three games.  No air balls here- only three-pointers with our WNBA Picks!

Nice first season for the Valkyries

Golden State comes into this game as the No. 6 seed, having clinched a playoff spot. The Valkyries ' five-game winning streak stopped on Saturday when they fell to the visiting Minnesota Lynx 78-72. Kalla Charles,  Janelle Salaun and Illian Rupert had 15 points apiece to lead the Valkyries.

Golden State did lose 5-10 guard Tiffany Hayes to a season-ending knee injury two weeks ago. She was averaging 11.7 points and 3.0 assists, while shooting 40.6% from long range. They also lost Kayla Thornton (14ppg) to a season-ending knee injury in late August. The Valkyries have been led by their defense, which ranks first in points per game allowed (76.5ppg) and field goal percentage defense (40.4%), while ranking second in three-point defense (31.6%).

Storm can Clinch Playoff Spot with a win

Seattle comes into this matchup having lost two straight and three of five games. They lost two straight home games to the LA Sparks on Sept. 1 (91-85) and to the NY Liberty (84-76) on Sept. 5. The Labor Day loss to the Sparks really stung because the Storm blew a 17-point lead. But they still stand 1.5 games up on the Sparks for the final playoff spot and will clinch with a win over the Valkyries.

The Storm are led by Nneka Ogwumike, who averages 18.3 points and 7.0 rebounds, while shooting 51.8% from the field (37.5% 3pt). Offensively, Seattle shoots 45.1% from the field (5th) and 34.1% from long range (6th). Defensively, they allow 80.3 points (5th) and 44.4% (7th) from the field.

Golden State Valkyries vs. Seattle Storm Pick

Spread Pick for Golden State Valkyries vs. Seattle Storm

• Golden State (+6.5) (5 units)

This is a game Seattle desperately needs, but that's a pretty big line. Seattle has struggled as a favorite, covering just once in their last six games. They are just 1-7 ATS in their last eight games as a favorite. Meanwhile, Golden State has covered five of their last six games. and five straight as an underdog. The Valkyries are also coming off a loss and would like to play better going into the postseason.

Over/Under Pick for Golden State Valkyries vs. Seattle Storm

• Under 153.5

When you look at Golden State, they win with defense. They've held teams to 80 points or less in five straight games. All three games this season between the teams were unders. The Valkyries have gone under in three of their last four games.