Valkyries vs. Sky odds, tips and betting trends - 6/27/2025
One game after exploding for 27 points in a 97-86 victory over the Sparks, Kamilla Cardoso leads the Chicago Sky (4-10) on the road against the Golden State Valkyries (7-7) on Friday, June 27, 2025. It will air at 10 p.m. ET on ION.
Golden State fell at home to New York, 81-78, in its most recent game. Its top performers were Kate Martin (21 PTS, 46.7 FG%, 4-10 from 3PT) and Tiffany Hayes (15 PTS, 33.3 FG%, 2-6 from 3PT). In its previous game, Chicago were winners at home over Los Angeles, 97-86. Its top scorers were Cardoso (27 PTS, 7 REB, 2 BLK, 66.7 FG%) and Angel Reese (18 PTS, 17 REB, 6 AST, 4 STL, 50.0 FG%).
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