Valkyries vs. Sparks prediction: Golden State favored to win Sunday's WNBA matchup [8/9/2026]

The Los Angeles Sparks and Golden State Valkyries are scheduled to meet in the WNBA at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, with tipoff at 7:00 PM ET.

Dimers' proven WNBA model projects the Valkyries as the most likely winner in this Valkyries vs. Sparks prediction.

The Sparks, led by Nneka Ogwumike, Dearica Hamby and Rae Burrell, are set to take on the Valkyries, featuring Veronica Burton, Gabby Williams and Janelle Salaun.

This article offers a closer look at Sunday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks.

Valkyries vs. Sparks prediction: Who will win and cover?

Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Sunday's WNBA matchup between the Valkyries and Sparks, forming part of our WNBA predictions coverage.

Our leading predictive model currently gives the Valkyries a 71.6% chance of beating the Sparks.

According to our model, the Sparks (+6.5) have a 52.3% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 169.5 points has a 58.7% chance of going over,.

Valkyries vs. Sparks odds

We have sourced the best WNBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

• Spread: Sparks +6.5 @ +113 via Novig
• Moneyline: Sparks @ +257 via Novig
• Total: Over 169.5 @ -102 via Novig

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Valkyries vs. Sparks picks and best bet

After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

• Spread: Sparks +6.5 @ +113 via DraftKings
• Moneyline: Sparks @ +257 via Novig
• Total: Over 169.5 @ -102 via Novig According to our WNBA best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 169.5 total points.

These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.

Valkyries vs. Sparks player props

WNBA prop bets are an enjoyable way to wager on Sunday's Valkyries vs. Sparks game without necessarily betting on the outcome. We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Crypto.com Arena.

Veronica Burton is expected to lead the Valkyries with 13 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists, while Nneka Ogwumike is projected to have 15 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for the Sparks.

When evaluating the first basket market, Nneka Ogwumike is our top projected player to score first, backed by a 12.7% probability.

Check out our WNBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and a deeper look at today's WNBA first basket picks.

Valkyries prediction

Our model's projected player stats for the Valkyries are:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM	DFS
Veronica Burton	13	4	6	2	34
Gabby Williams	11	3	2	1	22
Janelle Salaun	10	3	1	2	19
Kayla Thornton	9	5	1	3	22
Tiffany Hayes	9	2	3	1	19

Sparks prediction

Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Sparks:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM	DFS
Nneka Ogwumike	15	8	4	2	35
Dearica Hamby	15	8	3	0	34
Rae Burrell	13	3	2	3	25
Cameron Brink	10	6	3	1	30
Ariel Atkins	10	4	3	2	25

Valkyries vs. Sparks game-day updates and essential details

Sunday's game between the Sparks and Valkyries at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM ET.

• Who: Golden State Valkyries vs. Los Angeles Sparks
• Date: Sunday, August 9, 2026
• Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
• Venue: Crypto.com Arena

Conclusion

We predict the Valkyries, with a 71.6% win probability, will likely beat the Sparks in Sunday's WNBA matchup.

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