Valkyries vs. Sky: Betting Trends, Odds, Records Against the Spread, Predictions - Aug. 21

One game after scoring 35 points in a 93-86 victory over the Liberty, Natasha Cloud leads the Chicago Sky (14-22) at home versus the Golden State Valkyries (25-10) on Friday, August 21, 2026. It will tip at 7:30 p.m. ET on ION.

Golden State fell short of victory by a final score of 77-66 versus Minnesota in their last game. The squad was led by Janelle Salaun's 15 points and six rebounds and Veronica Burton's 14 points, seven assists and four steals.

In its previous game, Chicago was a winner at home over New York 93-86, with Cloud (35 PTS, 9 REB, 6 AST, 61.9 FG%, 4-8 from 3PT) and Kamilla Cardoso (17 PTS, 12 REB, 2 STL, 50 FG%) the standout performers.

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Valkyries vs. Sky Betting Lines

Snag a look below at the most up-to-date betting lines for the Valkyries-Sky matchup.

• Favorite: Valkyries (-6.5)
• Total: 163.5
• Valkyries Moneyline: -250
• Sky Moneyline: +198

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Valkyries Betting Insights

• Based on this contest's moneyline, the Valkyries' implied win probability is 71.4%.
• Golden State has been a moneyline favorite 22 times this season. They've finished 19-3 in those games.
• The Valkyries are 21-14-0 ATS this season.
• Golden State and its opponents have combined to score more than 163.5 points in 17 of 35 games this season.
• Valkyries games this season have had an average of 162.8 points, 0.7 fewer than this matchup's over/under.

Sky Betting Insights

• The implied probability of a win by the Sky based on the moneyline is 33.6%.
• This season, Chicago has been the underdog 23 times and won five, or 21.7%, of those games.
• The Sky have covered 20 times in 36 chances against the spread this year.
• Chicago has played 26 games this season that have had more than 163.5 combined points scored.
• The Sky's average game total this season has been 173.9, 10.4 more points than this matchup's over/under.

Key Stats for Valkyries vs. Sky

• Golden State records 82.9 points per game, 6.9 fewer points than the 89.8 Chicago allows.
• The Valkyries are 10-0 when scoring more than 89.8 points.
• Golden State has scored at a higher rate at home than on the road in the 2026 season (83.1 at home versus 82.6 on the road), and it has allowed fewer points in home games than in road games (76.0 per home game versus 77.7 on the road).
• Chicago puts up 11.0 more points per game (87.7) than Golden State allow its opponents to score (76.7).
• The Sky have put together a 13-15 record in games when they've scored more than 76.7 points.
• At home, Chicago is better offensively, scoring 91.6 points per game, compared to 83.8 on the road. But it is not as good defensively, giving up 90.2 points per game at home, and 89.3 away.

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