Valkyries vs. Sparks: Betting Trends, Odds, Records Against the Spread, Predictions - Aug. 9

The Golden State Valkyries (22-9) will attempt to build on a three-game winning stretch when visiting the Los Angeles Sparks (12-18) on Sunday, August 9, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena. This game is at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN and Disney+.

Golden State, led by Veronica Burton with 19 points and seven assists, picked up a 94-76 win against Dallas in their most recent game. Gabby Williams added 19 points and four assists.

In its previous game, Los Angeles won on the road over Minnesota, 89-82. Its top scorers were Rae Burrell (17 PTS, 45.5 FG%, 3-6 from 3PT) and Nneka Ogwumike (16 PTS, 7 REB, 2 STL, 53.8 FG%, 2-4 from 3PT).

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Valkyries vs. Sparks Betting Lines

Grab a peek below at the most recent betting lines for the Valkyries-Sparks matchup.

• Favorite: Valkyries (-6.5)
• Total: 169.5
• Valkyries Moneyline: -265
• Sparks Moneyline: +210

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Valkyries Betting Insights

• The Valkyries have a 72.6% chance to win this game based on the moneyline's implied probability.
• Golden State has gone 16-3 in games as a moneyline favorite (winning 84.2% of those games).
• The Valkyries have won 19 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover 12 times.
• In 14 of 31 games this season, Golden State and its opponents have gone over 169.5 points.
• Valkyries matchups this year have an average total of 162.5, 7.0 fewer points than this game's over/under.

Sparks Betting Insights

• The Sparks have a 32.3% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.
• Los Angeles has been the underdog in 21 games this season and won seven (33.3%) of those contests.
• The Sparks have compiled a 13-17-0 record against the spread this year.
• Los Angeles has played 23 games this season that finished with a combined score higher than 169.5 points.
• The Sparks' average game total this season has been 178.3, 8.8 more points than this matchup's over/under.

Key Stats for Valkyries vs. Sparks

• Golden State records 10.6 fewer points per game (83.3) than Los Angeles allows (93.9).
• The Valkyries are 5-0 when scoring more than 93.9 points.
• Golden State's offense has been much better at home (83.9 PPG) compared to its play on the road (82.5 PPG). Likewise, its defense has been better in home games (76.5 PPG allowed) when compared to its play on the road (77.7 PPG allowed).
• Los Angeles' 89.6 points per game are 12.5 more points than the 77.1 Golden State gives up to opponents.
• The Sparks have gone 12-15 when they've scored more than 77.1 points.
• In 2026 Los Angeles is scoring fewer points at home (89.2 per game) than on the road (89.9). But it also is conceding fewer points at home (93.1) than away (94.6).

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