- Matchup: Chicago Sky vs Golden State Valkyries
- Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
- Venue: Chase Center, San Francisco, CA
- Broadcast: USA Network
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The Chicago Sky (12-20) are set to visit the Chase Center this Wednesday to challenge the Golden State Valkyries (23-9).
In their previous game, the Chicago Sky faced off against the Indiana Fever, suffering a close defeat with a final score of 90-86. Chicago recorded a field goal percentage of 45.6%, hitting 31 of 68 attempts, and managed to sink 9 of their 22 three-point shots. From the charity stripe, the Sky converted 15 out of 20 free throw attempts, resulting in a 75.0% success rate. On the boards, they gathered 30 rebounds, including 7 offensive boards. They also tallied 25 assists, forced 13 turnovers from their opponents, and secured 10 steals. Defensively, Chicago allowed Indiana to shoot an impressive 51.5% from the floor, with 35 successful shots out of 68 attempts. Indiana, meanwhile, recorded 7 assists and 8 steals and grabbed 34 total rebounds (7 offensive). Their free throw performance stood at 68.8%, making 11 out of 16 attempts, in addition to sinking 9 of 22 shots from beyond the arc.
Rachel Banham stood out in the game, contributing significantly with 17 points on 6 of 11 shooting. She played for 20 minutes, grabbing 1 rebound and dishing out 3 assists while maintaining an impressive shooting percentage of 54.5%.
The Chicago Sky enter this matchup with a record of 12-20 for the season. They average 88.2 points per game (8th in the WNBA) and have a shooting efficiency of 44.7% from the floor. The Sky are shooting 32.6% from distance (242 of 743) and 76.4% from the free throw line. As a team, they average 32.8 rebounds per game and have accumulated 694 assists this season, ranking 4th in the league for assists. They turn the ball over 12.4 times per game and commit an average of 21.3 fouls. Defensively, the Sky force their opponents into 13.3 turnovers per game while allowing 20.3 personal fouls. They rank 6th in the league, allowing 647 assists so far this season. The defense permits a shooting percentage of 44.6% (424 of 648) and concedes 37.2 rebounds per game, while opponents shoot 31.7% from beyond the arc and average 89.9 points per game against them (11th in the league).
In their last outing, the Golden State Valkyries emerged victorious with a score of 84-78 against the Los Angeles Sparks. The Valkyries secured 29 defensive rebounds and captured 9 offensive boards, summing up to 38 total rebounds. They turned the ball over 7 times and garnered 8 steals throughout the match. With 15 personal fouls committed by the Sparks, Golden State had 9 free throw attempts, converting 8 for an impressive 88.9% efficiency. The Valkyries shot 12 of 34 from three-point range (35.3%) and overall completed 32 out of 69 field goals, translating to a shooting percentage of 46.4%. Defensively, Golden State allowed the Sparks to shoot 32 out of 70 from the floor (45.7%) and relinquished 39 total rebounds (15 offensive).
Cecilia Zandalasini was a key player for the Valkyries, scoring 15 points by making 5 of her 8 shot attempts, which reflects a shooting accuracy of 62.5%. In addition, she grabbed 7 rebounds and provided 2 assists during her 23 minutes of play.
The Golden State Valkyries currently hold a record of 23-9 for the season. They have scored a total of 2,666 points (averaging 83.3 points per game) and secure 32.5 rebounds per game. The Valkyries commit 19.8 fouls per contest and maintain a free throw percentage of 77.6%. Offensively, they shoot 42.5% from the field, ranking 15th in the league. They average 19.2 assists per game (15th in the league) and have a turnover rate of 10.5 times per game. On the defensive side, they lead the league in points allowed per game at 77.1, while conceding 18.3 assists (1st in the league) and 32.8 rebounds (7th in the league). The Valkyries’ defense limits opponents to a shooting percentage of 34.0% from three-point range (253 of 745) and allows teams to convert 75.3% of their free throw attempts. They are effective at forcing their opponents into 13.6 turnovers per game and maintain a floor shooting percentage allowed of 42.5% (2nd in the league).
Who will secure the win in tonight’s WNBA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Back Golden State
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