New York Liberty vs Golden State Valkyries Prediction, 6/25/2025 WNBA Best Bets

New York Liberty @ Golden State Valkyries!

• Date & Time: June 25, 2025, 10:00 PM ET

• Venue: Chase Center, San Francisco, CA

• Broadcast: WNBA League Pass

Game Odds & Spread & Ratings!

• Spread: Valkyries +9.5 -110

• Total: Over 163.5 -118

• Confidence: ★★★★☆

Get ready for a mid-week showdown as the New York Liberty head out west to face the Golden State Valkyries at Chase Center on June 25, 2025. This marks Game 3 of their regular season series, and the Liberty are off to a hot start at 10-3, while the Valkyries are holding their own at 7-6. New York is looking to keep their perfect record against Golden State this season, and I'm here to give you the full breakdown and my prediction for this exciting matchup!

Head-to-Head & Betting Trends to Watch!

• New York leads the season series 2-0. They won the first game 95-67 and the second 82-77.

• These teams are 1-1 ATS against each other this season.

• New York is 6-7 against the spread so far this year, while Golden State is 9-4 ATS.

• New York games tend to go over the total, as they are 8-5 to the over for the year. Golden State plays at a slower pace that has led to 8 unders in 13 games.

The Liberty Team Preview!

The New York Liberty are coming off an 89-79 loss to the Seattle Storm, where they shot 44.4% from the field and a solid 93.8% from the free-throw line. Even with Breanna Stewart putting up 18 points and 9 rebounds, it wasn't enough to secure the win. Despite the recent stumble, the Liberty are having a great season with a 10-3 record, thanks to their league-leading 88.3 points per game and efficient 46.4% field goal shooting. Their defense is also a force, holding opponents to just 77.2 points per game (2nd best in the WNBA) and forcing nearly 15 turnovers a game. Look for the Liberty to bounce back with their strong offense and stifling defense!

Key Notes for Liberty!

• Liberty are 10-3 overall, but they have lost two straight games and three of their last four.

• Jonquel Jones is set to miss a month due to an ankle injury. Her absence has meant trouble for the Liberty so far and that could continue here.

• This is the second game of a West Coast road trip for the Liberty after they lost to Seattle on Sunday.

The Valkyries Team Preview!

The Golden State Valkyries are coming off a big 87-63 win against the Connecticut Sun! They absolutely dominated the boards with 51 rebounds and made the most of their free throws, hitting 22 out of 29 attempts. Kayla Thornton was a major force, dropping 21 points and grabbing 8 rebounds in just 22 minutes. With a 7-6 record for the season, the Valkyries are averaging 79.0 points per game and are a top-tier defensive team, only giving up 78.4 points per game (5th in the league). They're also tough on opponents' shooting, holding them to just 40.9% from the field!

Key Notes for Valkyries

• Valkyries are 7-6, exceeding expectations in their first season as a WNBA franchise, thanks to veteran contributors like Veronica Burton and Kayla Thornton.

• Speaking of Thornton, she faces her former team here after helping the Liberty win the WNBA championship lasts season.

The Pick: The Valkyries +9.5

You know, even though the Liberty are definitely the favorites here, I've got a good feeling about the Valkyries covering the spread. With Jonquel Jones out for the Liberty due to an ankle sprain, they've been a bit off lately. While New York should still pull out the win, it's likely to be a tighter game than expected. The Liberty play at the fastest tempo in the league, but Golden State likes to slow things down (they're 9th in pace). That slower pace could really mess with New York's offensive flow and help the Valkyries keep it close!