Liberty vs. Valkyries: Betting Trends, Odds, Records Against the Spread, Predictions - Aug. 27

The New York Liberty (23-15) will be looking to extend a six-game home winning streak when squaring off against the Golden State Valkyries (27-11) on Thursday, August 27, 2026 at Barclays Center. It airs at 8 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime Video, WWOR, KPIX, and KMAX 31.

In New York's last game, it defeated Indiana 109-102. The Liberty were led by Breanna Stewart, who finished with 22 points, eight rebounds, seven assists and two steals, and Leonie Fiebich, with 20 points and five assists.

In its previous game, Golden State won on the road over Connecticut, 89-64. Its top scorers were Janelle Salaun (15 PTS, 62.5 FG%, 4-6 from 3PT) and Kaila Charles (14 PTS, 8 REB, 83.3 FG%).

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Liberty vs. Valkyries Betting Lines

Take a peek below at the latest betting lines for the Liberty-Valkyries game.

• Favorite: Liberty (-2.5)
• Total: 161.5
• Liberty Moneyline: -154
• Valkyries Moneyline: +126

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Liberty Betting Insights

• The implied moneyline probability for this matchup gives the Liberty a 60.6% chance to win.
• New York has been a moneyline favorite 31 times this season. They've gone 20-11 in those games.
• The Liberty have compiled a 14-24-0 ATS record so far this year.
• In 30 of 38 games this season, New York and its opponents have gone over 161.5 points.
• The average point total in Liberty matchups this year is 174.8, 13.3 more points than this game's over/under.

Valkyries Betting Insights

• The Valkyries have a 44.2% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.
• This season, Golden State has been the underdog 14 times and won seven, or 50%, of those games.
• The Valkyries have covered 23 times in 38 chances against the spread this season.
• Golden State has played 21 games this season that have had more than 161.5 combined points scored.
• The Valkyries have a 162.5-point average over/under in their outings this season, 1.0 more point than this game's total.

Key Stats for Liberty vs. Valkyries

• New York puts up 90.7 points per game, 14.7 more points than the 76 Golden State gives up.
• The Liberty are 22-11 when scoring more than 76 points.
• So far in 2026, New York's offense has been worse at home, where it scores 88.7 points per game, compared to on the road, where it averages 92.6. On defense, it has been much tougher at home, where it concedes 81.9 points per game, versus road games, where it allows its opponents to score 92.8.
• Golden State scores an average of 82.6 points per game, five fewer points than the 87.6 New York allows to opponents.
• The Valkyries have put together a 13-1 record in games when they've scored more than 87.6 points.
• Golden State averages more points per game at home (83.1) than away (82.1), and also concedes fewer points at home (76) than away (76.1).

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