- Matchup: Golden State Valkyries vs Dallas Wings
- Date: Friday, August 7, 2026
- Venue: American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX
- Broadcast: ION
- Betting Odds: Golden State (+1.5)
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The Golden State Valkyries (21-9) are set to clash with the Dallas Wings (19-12) at the American Airlines Center this Friday. The current betting line favors the Wings by 1.5 points, with an over/under mark of 164.5.
In their last game, the Golden State Valkyries earned a victory over the Toronto Tempo, finishing with a score of 92-81. Golden State showcased an impressive field goal percentage of 45.6%, making 31 out of 68 attempts and sinking 12 of their 33 three-point shots. At the charity stripe, the Valkyries converted 18 of 23 for a solid 78.3% success rate. On the boards, they recorded a total of 38 rebounds, 15 of which were offensive. Additionally, they distributed 21 assists, forced 15 turnovers from the opposing team, and garnered 9 steals. Defensively, the Valkyries allowed Toronto to shoot 47.5% from the field (28 of 59). Toronto managed to accumulate 5 assists and nabbed 8 steals, while also securing 27 rebounds (5 offensive, 22 defensive) and delivered 3 blocks. At the free-throw line, Toronto shot 86.7%, making good on 13 of their 15 attempts, and successfully hit 12 of 29 three-point shots.
Janelle Salaun was instrumental in the last matchup, scoring 21 points on 8 of 12 shooting in just 21 minutes of play, also grabbing 1 rebound. She displayed accuracy with a shooting percentage of 66.7%, but did not register any assists.
Entering this matchup, Golden State boasts a record of 21-9 for the season, averaging 82.9 points per contest, ranking 12th in the league. They have a field goal percentage of 42.2%, hitting 35.3% of their three-point attempts (324 of 919) and shooting 77.1% from the free-throw line. As a unit, the Valkyries average 32.2 rebounds per game and have tallied 565 assists this season, placing them 14th in the league in assists. They average 10.5 turnovers and 19.8 fouls committed per game. On the defensive end, the Valkyries force 13.7 turnovers per contest and average 19.7 fouls, ranking 1st in the league for assists allowed with 559. From a defensive perspective, they permit a field goal percentage of 42.7% (802 of 1,878) and allow 32.8 rebounds per game, while their opponents hit 34.3% from three-point range. Remarkably, they are 1st in the league for points allowed per game, restricting opponents to just 77.1.
In their most recent game, the Dallas Wings were edged out by the Washington Mystics, losing 96-92. The Wings secured a total of 32 rebounds (25 defensive and 7 offensive) but committed 9 turnovers while successfully stealing the ball 6 times. The Mystics committed 21 fouls, giving the Wings 21 free throw attempts, of which they converted 15, achieving a 71.4% free throw rate. From beyond the arc, Dallas made 9 out of 23 attempts (39.1%) and posted 34 for 68 shooting from the field, achieving a rate of 50.0%. The Wings allowed Washington to finish with a 50.0% shooting percentage (33 of 66) and permitted 34 rebounds (8 offensive) in the process.
Jessica Shepard was a standout performer for the Wings, shooting 11 for 13 (84.6%) and compiling 22 points and 11 rebounds in her occupancy of 37 minutes. She also contributed 7 assists to her team’s efforts.
With a season record of 19-12, the Wings hold the 5th position in the WNBA for field goal percentage at 46.6%. They’ve amassed 2,767 points this season, averaging 89.3 points per game and securing an average of 34.0 rebounds per contest. Dallas ranks 2nd in the league with an average of 22.3 assists per game, surrendering possession through turnover 10.6 times each game. They accumulate an average of 19.0 fouls per game and boast a free throw success rate of 79.1%. Defensively, Dallas ranks 4th in the WNBA, allowing an average of 85.5 points per game, and they yield 19.9 assists and 34.0 rebounds per game, putting them in 5th and 11th places, respectively, across the league. Their opponents shoot 33.8% from the three-point line (232 of 686), and the opposition makes 79.7% of free throw attempts. The Wings force 12.5 turnovers per game and have permitted an opponent shooting rate of 45.9% from the field, ranking 8th in the WNBA.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s WNBA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Take Golden State (+1.5)
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