Seattle Storm vs Golden State Valkyries – WNBA prediction – June 12, 2026

Seattle need to halt the slide, Golden State keep rolling

The season has not gone the way Seattle wanted. Beaten eight times in their last ten outings, the Storm are stuck in a rough patch and still searching for some kind of rhythm. The visit of the Valkyries already feels like a big one against a side that, in contrast, keeps raising eyebrows.

Golden State did not take long to settle into life in the league. The results have been encouraging, and the head-to-head record even gives the new franchise a slight edge. The Valkyries have won four of the first six meetings between the two teams, including the most recent in Seattle in May (91-80).

Seattle need answers

The Storm have struggled to put anything together for weeks. The team are scoring less than they used to and, more importantly, they are giving up far too many points at the other end. With more than 82 points conceded on average across their last ten games, Seattle are often left playing catch-up. At home, things have been a little sturdier, but it still is not enough every time. The recent picture is of a team still capable of bright spells, but lacking consistency over 40 minutes.

Against a Golden State side playing with real confidence, Seattle will need to set the tone quickly or risk being dragged around once again.

The Valkyries just keep getting better

For a franchise making its WNBA debut, Golden State already look remarkably composed. The Valkyries have posted a balanced record over their last ten games and have travelled well, with five wins away from home. The offence is delivering and the group looks to be growing in confidence as the season goes on. Previous meetings with Seattle have also shown that the Valkyries know how to exploit the Storm’s weak spots. They do not always blow teams away, but Golden State usually find a way when it matters. That has given them the upper hand in this early rivalry.

WNBA prediction : Seattle Storm vs Golden State Valkyries

Dominique Malonga (Seattle Storm) over 14.5 points

The French player is taking a real step forward. After clearing this line against the Aces and then the Sparks, she looks more and more involved on offence, and her minutes are climbing too. The last meeting with Golden State is another reason to like this angle. That night, Dominique Malonga finished with 21 points, making a difference despite decent resistance. Seattle will need her presence in the paint to stay in the fight, and the young interior player is currently riding a wave of confidence. With her role growing in the Storm’s attack and the recent performances she has strung together, backing her to clear 14.5 points again looks a smart play.

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