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SAN FRANCISCO (Interstat) β The Indiana Fever and Golden State Valkyries, both sporting 4-2 records, meet Thursday at Chase Center in a pivotal early-season WNBA matchup. This marks the second meeting between the teams in six days. Indiana defeated Golden State 90-82 on May 22, a game in which Fever center Aliyah Boston posted 20 points and 16 rebounds. The Valkyries will seek revenge on their home floor. Indiana (4-2) enters on a two-game winning streak, including a 90-73 victory over Portland on May 20. The Fever are 2-2 on the road this season. Golden State (4-2) is coming off a 97-70 blowout win against Connecticut on Monday, their third victory in four games. Players to watch Fever forward Aliyah Boston has been productive in her past five games, averaging 16 points and 7.8 rebounds. She recorded a double-double against the Valkyries on May 22 and posted 24 points and eight rebounds against Portland on May 20. Valkyries guard Kaila Charles is coming off a 12-point, seven-rebound performance against Connecticut. In the previous meeting with Indiana on May 22, Charles finished with four points and seven rebounds in 23 minutes. Betting lines The Fever are 1.5-point favorites, according to Interstat. The over/under is set at 170.5 points. Interstatβs game simulator projects a 93-82 victory for Golden State. Both teams face demanding schedules ahead. Indiana travels to Portland on May 30 before a home stand against Atlanta on June 4. Golden State hosts defending champion Las Vegas on May 31, followed by a home game against Portland on June 2. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. PT.

