The Golden State Valkyries have been a fun story this season. The expansion squad is threatening a playoff spot, to the surprise of all. But the New York Liberty and Breanna Stewart won’t be impressed.
Stewie and her defending champion Liberty started this season on a tear. The injury to Jonquel Jones casts a shadow over things for the next month, but they remain favorites to defend their title. Already a three-time champion, Breanna won’t be satisfied until she has every trophy possible in her closet.
The Valkyries are an interesting test. They have a scrappy defensive style that involves many zone looks. Athleticism and size is their M.O., which theoretically contends well with Stewie. Will they be able to contain the former MVP and her Liberty cohorts? Or will they prove too much?
The Liberty are 9.5-point favorites on the road and are -470 on the moneyline on DraftKings Sportsbook. The total is set at 162.5 points. Let’s look at the best bets and predictions for this contest.
Best Breanna Stewart Prop Bets
33+ Points + Rebounds + Assists (-110)
In two games against the Valkyries early in the season, Stewie posted a combined 51 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists. That’s good for 33 PRA on average. With Jonquel Jones out of this contest, Liberty coach Sandy Brondello will have to lean on Stewart even more.
This Valkyries defense poses many interesting problems, but not for a player like Stewie. Her size and midrange ability make her the perfect zone-buster at the top of the key. She can break them down over the top and out of the post. And while they deal with their slew of Eurobasket exits, she will be one of the biggest players on the floor. Everything lines up well for her to score, rebound, and dish tonight. Even if the Liberty struggle in Ballhalla without Jonquel Jones, Breanna Stewart will get hers.
