Golden State Valkyries vs Las Vegas Aces — Over/Under & Line Preview — Oct 9, 2026
Preview · WNBA · Tip-off 9:30 PM ET at Michelob ULTRA Arena, Las Vegas, NV
Playoffs · Game 3 · GSV leads 2-0
Total: 156.5
Market total moved 158.5 ↓ 156.5 (down) so far today.
Matchup Preview
The market has set this matchup at 156.5 combined points, a number that sits well below what the Aces have been generating this season. Las Vegas averages 176.7 combined points across all matchups and has cashed overs in 28 of 51 games, establishing itself as a high-volume offensive team. Golden State, meanwhile, carries a season average of 158.3 combined points with just 21 overs in 49 games, suggesting a more defensive or slower-paced profile.
Recent form tells a divergent story. The Aces have scored 92.0 points per game over their last ten contests while allowing 80.9, maintaining offensive firepower. Golden State has been more restrained, averaging 83.1 points while holding opponents to 75.9. Head-to-head results this season have ranged from a low of 131 to a high of 165, indicating meaningful variance when these teams meet.
The gap between the market total and Las Vegas's season scoring average will be a focal point for totals analysis. How Golden State's recent defensive efficiency interacts with the Aces' offensive tendencies will shape the final combined output.
Over/Under Line Movement
Over/Under Trends
Each team's season over/under record vs the market total, plus their last 10.
| Team | O/U (season) | Avg Total | Last 10 O/U |
|---|---|---|---|
| GSV(49) | 21-28 | 158.3 | 4-6 |
| LVA(51) | 28-23 | 176.7 | 5-5 |
Recent Team Form
| Team | Scored | Allowed |
|---|---|---|
| 83.1 | 75.9 | |
| 92.0 | 80.9 | |
| Scored sum | 175.1 | vs 156.5(+18.6) |
| Allowed sum | 156.8 | vs 156.5(+0.3) |
Injury Report
- Iliana Rupert · COut — Rupert is pregnant, and the Valkyries have filed for a replacement contract ahead of the 2026 season.
- Stephanie Talbot · FDay-To-Day — Talbot (leg) is listed as questionable for Game 3 of the semifinals against the Valkyries on Friday.
- Jewell Loyd · GDay-To-Day — Loyd (leg) is questionable for Friday's Game 3 of the semifinals against Golden State.
- NaLyssa Smith · FOut — The Aces announced Thursday that Smith will be sidelined for the rest of the season after suffering a non-contact left leg injury during Sunday's game versus the Tempo.
Previous Matchups
| Date | Matchup | Away | Home | Total | Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | 81 | 83 | 164 | 156.5 | |
| Oct 4, 2026 | 60 | 71 | 131 | 158.5 | |
| Jun 21, 2026 | 73 | 92 | 165 | 167.5 | |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 79 | 84 | 163 | 167.5 | |
| May 31, 2026 | 91 | 81 | 172 | 168.5 | |
| Averages | 76.8 | 82.2 | 159.0 | 163.7 | |
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