SportsLine's Jimmie Kaylor locked in his picks, predictions, props, and WNBA best bets for the Golden State Valkyries vs. Phoenix Mercury game on Monday

Phoenix started their week with a game against the Golden State Valkyries. The Valkyries nearly beat the Las Vegas Aces, but fell short in the end. Golden State is not a strong road team, but at home, they are threat. The Mercury beat them 78-77. This game came down to the wire, and it was a free throw by Thomas that sealed the deal.

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But on a crucial defensive possession, the Valkyries got discombobulated and fouled Phoenix Mercury star Alyssa Thomas at the rim with one second left. Thomas went on to hit one of two free throws to give the Mercury a 78-77 win .

Golden State Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase lamented an "unfortunate" foul call that led to her team losing on July 14.

The Mercury's schedule before the upcoming All-Star break consists of two road games against Golden State and Minnesota.

Down four with 15 seconds left, the Valkyries tied the game on two fadeaway baskets by French rookie Janelle Salaün. Needing just one more stop, Golden State appeared headed toward an extra period to decide, what was up to that point, one of the best games of the WNBA season.

Alyssa Thomas and DeWanna Bonner both put up double-doubles as the Phoenix Mercury triumphed on the road over the Golden State Valkyries in a 78-77 nailbiter. T