- Matchup: Golden State Valkyries vs Los Angeles Sparks
- Event Date: Sunday, August 9, 2026
- Venue: crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
- Broadcast: ESPN
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On Sunday, the Los Angeles Sparks (12-18) will host the Golden State Valkyries (22-9) at the crypto.com Arena.
In their previous game, the Golden State Valkyries secured a victory against the Dallas Wings, winning 94-76. Golden State showcased an impressive shooting performance, with a field goal success rate of 46.5% (33 out of 71), including 12 three-pointers from 34 attempts. The Valkyries excelled at the free-throw line as well, sinking 16 out of 18 attempts for a striking 88.9% success rate. They gathered a total of 38 rebounds, of which 9 were offensive, and delivered 27 assists while forcing their opponents into 13 turnovers with 8 steals. Defensively, Golden State allowed the Wings to shoot just 33.9% from the field (21 out of 62). The Dallas team managed 15 assists and had 7 steals in the match, while also grabbing 39 rebounds (15 offensive, 24 defensive) and securing 3 blocks. Dallas finished with a free throw percentage of 71.1%, making 27 of 38 attempts, and connected on 7 out of 25 three-point attempts.
Veronica Burton delivered a standout performance, scoring 22 points on 8 of 13 shooting. With 30 minutes on the court, she also grabbed 4 rebounds and 7 assists, achieving an impressive shooting percentage of 61.5%.
Heading into this matchup, Golden State boasts a strong record of 22-9 this season. They average 83.3 points per game (ranking 12th in the league) while shooting 42.4% from the field. The Valkyries excel at three-point shooting, connecting on 35.3% of their attempts (336 out of 953), and achieving 77.5% from the free-throw line. As a team, Golden State secures 32.4 rebounds per game and has tallied 592 assists, positioning them 14th in overall ball distribution. They average 10.4 turnovers and commit 19.9 fouls each game. Defensively, the Valkyries force 13.6 turnovers while conceding 19.5 personal fouls. They limit their opponents to 34.0% shooting from beyond the arc and lead the league by allowing just 77.1 points per game. Golden State’s defensive efforts include a field goal percentage of 42.4% (823 of 1,940) against them and an average of 33.0 rebounds allowed per game. They rank 1st in the league for fewest assists allowed this season, giving up just 567 assists.
In their last outing, the Los Angeles Sparks triumphed over the Minnesota Lynx, concluding with a score of 89-82. The Sparks managed to collect 25 defensive boards and 10 offensive ones for a total of 35 rebounds. They struggled with ball control, committing 13 turnovers, but produced 6 steals during the game. Minnesota committed 22 personal fouls, granting the Sparks 16 free-throw opportunities, of which they converted 12 for a 75.0% free-throw rate. The Sparks hit 9 out of 24 from three-point territory (37.5%) and made 34 out of 68 field goal attempts for an overall shooting percentage of 50.0%. On defense, Los Angeles allowed the Lynx to convert 31 of 73 field goal attempts, totaling a shooting percentage of 42.5% with 31.0% from three-point range (9 of 29) and a remarkable 11 out of 13 (84.6%) at the free-throw line. Los Angeles permitted Minnesota to secure 35 rebounds, including 14 offensive rebounds.
Rae Burrell played a crucial role for the Sparks in this contest, hitting 5 of 11 attempts for a 45.5% field goal percentage, along with 2 rebounds. In 28 minutes of play, she contributed 17 points and 2 assists.
Los Angeles currently holds a record of 12-18 this season. Offensively, the Sparks are shooting at a high rate of 46.7%, placing them 4th in the league. They have scored a total of 2,687 points this season, averaging 89.6 points per game, and pulling down 31.1 rebounds per game. They rank 2nd in the league for assists, averaging 22.2 assists per game, but they also average 14.3 turnovers per contest. Los Angeles is committing 19.9 personal fouls per game, successfully converting 79.1% of their free-throw attempts. On the defensive side, the Sparks rank 15th in the WNBA, allowing 93.9 points per game. Their defense concedes 34.7% from three-point territory (287 of 826), with opponents shooting 79.6% from the free-throw line. They allow an average of 22.6 assists and 35.0 rebounds per game, ranking 14th and 13th in the league, respectively, while forcing 13.7 turnovers and permitting opposing teams to shoot 47.9% from the field (14th in the WNBA).
So, what’s tonight’s Parlay prediction?
Selection: Choose Los Angeles
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