The Golden State Valkyries will face the Phoenix Mercury at the Chase Center this coming Monday in an exciting WNBA clash. Currently, the Valkyries are at a 10-10 overall record with a solid 7-3 at home. Looking to recover from a recent close defeat against the Las Vegas Aces (104-102), they will aim to return to winning ways against the Mercury.

Meanwhile, the Mercury are doing well with a 14-6 record overall—second best in the WNBA—and have triumphed in their last two games, the most recent being a victory over the Minnesota Lynx (79-71). Their last encounter on June 5 ended with a win for Phoenix, where they led 86-77.

The matchup tips off at 10 PM ET on Monday, with Golden State favored by 2 points and the total set at 158.5 points as per the latest odds from DraftKings Sportsbook. Here are the insights from expert Jimmie Kaylor before making any betting decisions.

Expert Picks

• Valkyries-Mercury Over 158.5 points
  Both teams rank as top defensive squads in the league, yet the line here seems too low. Given both average over 80 points per game, the potential to exceed 170 points exists if their outside shots connect.

• Monique Akoa Makani 12+ total points
  In light of the absence of top scorers Satou Sabally and Kahleah Copper, Makani showed solid performance previously scoring 13 points with four assists.

Quick Betting Summary

Matchup	Money Line	Total Over/Under
Valkyries vs. Mercury	Golden State -135, Phoenix +115	158.5 points

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