Golden State Valkyries vs. Phoenix Mercury Prediction, Best Bet, Latest WNBA Odds for Wednesday, July 29th
The Golden State Valkyries face the Phoenix Mercury at 10 PM ET on Wednesday, July 29, at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Can Phoenix extend its pre-break winning streak, or will Golden State’s elite defense continue controlling this season series? Check out this Golden State Valkyries vs. Phoenix Mercury prediction and best bet for July 29.
Peter Alexis - July 29, 2026, 6:10 PM EDT
4 Minute ReadGolden State Valkyries vs. Phoenix Mercury Prediction: Can Valkyries Continue Strong Defensive Start in Second Half of WNBA Season?
The Valkyries visit the Mercury on Wednesday night as both teams resume their regular-season schedules. Golden State is a 3.5-point road favorite at -110 and -165 on the moneyline, while Phoenix is +3.5 at -105 and +145 to win outright. The total is set at 156.5 points, with coverage available on USA Network and CNBC.
Golden State enters the second half at 19-8 and in second place in the WNBA standings. Phoenix is only 10-18, but consecutive victories before the break showed that the Mercury remain capable of challenging stronger opponents when Kahleah Copper controls the offense.
Golden State Valkyries vs. Phoenix Mercury Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: Wednesday, July 29th, 2026
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- How to Watch: USA Network
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Golden State Valkyries vs. Phoenix Mercury Prediction
The Valkyries won nine consecutive games before a 90-82 loss to Washington ended the streak. Kaitlyn Chen scored a career-high 20 points in that defeat, while Kayla Thornton added 15 and Veronica Burton finished with 12 points and seven assists. Golden State’s run was built around the league’s best defense, strong bench production and a balanced rotation led by All-Star starter Gabby Williams.
Phoenix entered the break with a 72-63 win over Connecticut and an 86-82 victory against Los Angeles, snapping a five-game losing streak before collecting consecutive results. Copper remains the clear offensive centerpiece at 20.5 points per game, but Phoenix has struggled to sustain enough secondary scoring and defensive consistency across complete games.
Golden State has already defeated Phoenix twice this season. The Valkyries won 95-79 in May behind five double-digit scorers, then followed with an 87-81 victory in June as Williams and Burton each scored 25 points. Golden State’s depth and defensive pressure have repeatedly created problems that Phoenix has not solved.
Golden State Valkyries vs. Phoenix Mercury Best Bet
- Pick: Valkyries -3.5 (-110) Click here to get the best odds at DraftKings Sportsbook
Phoenix’s two pre-break wins provide some reason for caution, but the Mercury are stepping up significantly in competition. Golden State has won nine of its past 10, owns the stronger defense and does not depend on one scorer to carry the offense. With only 3.5 points required, the Valkyries are positioned to control another matchup and complete a convincing road victory.
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