Valkyries vs. Sparks prediction: Golden State favored to win Sunday's WNBA matchup [8/9/2026]
Get Golden State Valkyries vs Los Angeles Sparks predictions for WNBA Sunday.
The Los Angeles Sparks will face the favored Golden State Valkyries in WNBA action at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, beginning at 7:00 PM ET.
Dimers' advanced WNBA model projects the Valkyries as the most likely winner in this Valkyries vs. Sparks prediction.
The Sparks, who have the likes of 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 an expanded analysis of Sunday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks.
Valkyries vs. Sparks prediction: Who will win and cover?
Our famous predictive model gives the Valkyries a 72.2% chance of defeating the Sparks.
According to our model, the Valkyries (-5.5) have a 50.9% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 169.5 points has a 58.0% 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 +5.5 @ +108 via Polymarket
- Moneyline: Valkyries @ -217 via Novig
- Total: Over 169.5 @ +100 via Polymarket
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 +5.5 @ +108 via DraftKings
- Moneyline: Valkyries @ -217 via Novig
- Total: Over 169.5 @ +100 via Polymarket 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
Looking for Golden State vs. Los Angeles WNBA prop bets? We use the best information available 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 16 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for the Sparks.
Shifting focus to the first basket market, our projections highlight Nneka Ogwumike as the most likely player to open the scoring.
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 | 21 |
| 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 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 36 |
| Dearica Hamby | 15 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 34 |
| Rae Burrell | 13 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 25 |
| Ariel Atkins | 10 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 26 |
| Erica Wheeler | 9 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 26 |
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 72.2% win probability, will likely beat the Sparks in Sunday's WNBA matchup.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
