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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get Indiana Fever vs Golden State Valkyries predictions for WNBA Thursday.
The Golden State Valkyries will face the Indiana Fever, in what is expected to be a close WNBA game, at Chase Center on Thursday, beginning at 10:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced WNBA model gives the Valkyries a slight edge with a 54% win probability over the Fever.
The Valkyries, who have star players such as Veronica Burton, Janelle Salaun and Kayla Thornton, will face off against the Fever, featuring Kelsey Mitchell, Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston.
Clark, the sweet-shooting guard for the Fever, is expected to shine with a projected 17 points and 3 threes.
This article offers further insights into Thursday's Fever vs. Valkyries matchup, including best bets and player prop picks.
Fever vs. Valkyries prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's WNBA game between the Fever and Valkyries, forming part of our WNBA predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Valkyries a 54% chance of beating the Fever.
According to our model, the Fever (+1.5) have a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the 166.5-point over/under has a 51% chance of going over.
Fever vs. Valkyries odds
We have sourced the best WNBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Fever | Valkyries |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +1.5 (-102) | -1.5 (-115) |
| Moneyline | +110 | -130 |
| Total | o166.5 (-112) | u166.5 (-108) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Fever vs. Valkyries picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Fever +1.5 | -102 |
| Moneyline | Fever | +110 |
| Total | Over 166.5 | -112 |
According to our WNBA best bets, the top play to make on this game is Fever +1.5 at the spread.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Fever vs. Valkyries player props
Betting on Fever vs. Valkyries WNBA player props? We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Chase Center.
Kelsey Mitchell is expected to lead the Fever with 20 points, 2 rebounds and 3 assists, while Veronica Burton is projected to have 10 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists for the Valkyries.
Check out our WNBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and today's WNBA first basket picks.
Fever prediction
Our model's projected player stats for the Fever are:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelsey Mitchell | 20 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 31 |
| Caitlin Clark | 17 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 42 |
| Aliyah Boston | 14 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 35 |
| S. Cunningham | 7 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 16 |
| M. Billings | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 15 |
Valkyries prediction
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Valkyries:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veronica Burton | 10 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 26 |
| Janelle Salaun | 10 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 19 |
| Kayla Thornton | 9 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| Gabby Williams | 9 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 21 |
| Tiffany Hayes | 9 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 17 |
Fever vs. Valkyries game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's matchup between the Valkyries and Fever at Chase Center is scheduled to commence at 10:00 PM ET.
- Who: Indiana Fever vs. Golden State Valkyries
- Date: Thursday, May 28, 2026
- Time: 10:00 PM ET/7:00PM PT
- Venue: Chase Center
Conclusion
We predict the Valkyries, with a 54% win probability, will likely beat the Fever in Thursday's WNBA matchup.
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Ryan Leaver uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.
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