Tempo vs. Valkyries prediction: Golden State favored to win Sunday's WNBA matchup [8/2/2026]
Get Toronto Tempo vs Golden State Valkyries predictions for WNBA Sunday.
The Golden State Valkyries will square off with the Toronto Tempo in WNBA action at Chase Center on Sunday, commencing at 8:30 PM ET.
Dimers' proven WNBA model projects the Valkyries as the most likely winner in this Tempo vs. Valkyries prediction.
The Valkyries, with the likes of Veronica Burton, Gabby Williams and Kayla Thornton, are set to take on the Tempo, who feature Marina Mabrey, Laura Juskaite and Isabelle Harrison.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Sunday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks.
Tempo vs. Valkyries prediction: Who will win and cover?
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Valkyries an 82.6% chance of defeating the Tempo.
According to our model, the Tempo (+13.5) have a 64.2% chance of covering the spread, while the 165.5-point over/under has a 53.0% chance of staying under,.
Tempo vs. Valkyries odds
We have researched the best WNBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Tempo | Valkyries |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +13.5 (-108) | -13.5 (+106) |
| Moneyline | +614 | -669 |
| Total | o165.5 (-102) | u165.5 (+100) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Tempo vs. Valkyries picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Tempo +13.5 | -108 |
| Moneyline | Tempo | +614 |
| Total | Under 165.5 | +100 |
According to our WNBA best bets, the top play to make on this game is Tempo +13.5 at the spread.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Tempo vs. Valkyries player props
Looking for Tempo vs. Valkyries WNBA player props? We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Chase Center.
Marina Mabrey is expected to lead the Tempo with 16 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists, while Veronica Burton is projected to have 14 points, 4 rebounds and 7 assists for the Valkyries.
When evaluating the first basket market, Gabby Williams is our top projected player to score first, backed by a 15.5% 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.
Tempo prediction
Our model's projected player stats for the Tempo are:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marina Mabrey | 16 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 30 |
| Laura Juskaite | 10 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 23 |
| I. Harrison | 9 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 19 |
| Maria Conde | 8 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 20 |
| Nyara Sabally | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 15 |
Valkyries prediction
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Valkyries:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veronica Burton | 14 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 35 |
| Gabby Williams | 13 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 25 |
| Kayla Thornton | 12 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 24 |
| Janelle Salaun | 10 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 18 |
| C. Zandalasini | 9 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 18 |
Tempo vs. Valkyries game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's action between the Valkyries and Tempo at Chase Center is scheduled to start at 8:30 PM ET.
- Who: Toronto Tempo vs. Golden State Valkyries
- Date: Sunday, August 2, 2026
- Time: 8:30 PM ET/5:30PM PT
- Venue: Chase Center
Conclusion
We predict the Valkyries, with an 82.6% win probability, will likely beat the Tempo in Sunday's WNBA matchup.
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Ryan Leaver uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.
