- Matchup: Golden State Valkyries vs Los Angeles Sparks
- Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026
- Venue: crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
- Broadcast: WNBA League Pass
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The Golden State Valkyries (31-12) are set to face off against the Los Angeles Sparks (16-27) this Thursday at the crypto.com Arena.
In their previous outing, the Valkyries faced the Portland Fire and fell short with a score of 90-82. Golden State recorded a field goal percentage of 39.4%, converting 26 out of 66 shots, and managed to sink 8 of their 31 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they made 22 of 30 attempts, achieving a success rate of 73.3%. On the boards, the Valkyries secured 38 rebounds, including 7 offensive. They also recorded 22 assists while forcing 10 turnovers and securing 5 steals defensively. Opponents shot 39.2% from the field, hitting 29 of 74 attempts, while Portland tallied 9 assists and 5 steals in this game. Additionally, Portland secured 34 rebounds (9 offensive, 25 defensive) and blocked 6 shots. They finished with an impressive 95.7% free throw rate, converting 22 of 23 attempts, and made 10 out of 36 three-point attempts.
Gabby Williams shone in this matchup, netting 17 points on 6 of 19 shooting. Over the course of 41 minutes, she also contributed 4 rebounds and 4 assists, finishing with a field goal percentage of 31.6%.
Golden State enters this game boasting a 31-12 record this season. They average 82.3 points per game, ranking 13th in the league, while their shooting percentage stands at 42.3%. The Valkyries have a three-point shooting accuracy of 34.5%, hitting 454 out of 1,317. At the charity stripe, they’re converting 77.3%. Collectively, Golden State grabs 33.2 rebounds per game and has tallied an impressive 838 assists this season, placing them 13th in the WNBA. They average 10.4 turnovers per game alongside 19.2 personal fouls. Defensively, the Valkyries force their opponents into 13.7 turnovers each match and receive 18.9 fouls. They yield a 3-point shooting percentage of 32.5% and hold the top position in the WNBA for points allowed per game (75.1). Opponents shoot 41.4% against them, and they average 32.7 rebounds allowed per game, ranking 1st in allowing assists with a total of 780 this season.
In their latest game, the Los Angeles Sparks suffered a defeat against the Las Vegas Aces, falling 89-79. Los Angeles collected 24 defensive rebounds and 6 offensive, totaling 30 rebounds in the matchup. They committed 13 turnovers while making 8 steals. The Aces committed 12 personal fouls, allowing the Sparks 11 free-throw attempts. The Sparks converted 8 of these, achieving a success rate of 72.7%. From beyond the arc, Los Angeles made 7 out of 21 attempts (33.3%). They finished with an overall shooting percentage of 47.8%, hitting 32 of 67 shots. The Aces shot 34 out of 70 from the field, equating to 48.6%, and connected on 11 of 28 attempts from three-point range, concluding with a 39.3% success rate, while making 10 out of 14 free throws (71.4%). In terms of rebounding, Los Angeles allowed Las Vegas to collect 29 total rebounds (5 offensive).
Nneka Ogwumike was a key player for the Sparks, shooting 7 of 12 with a field goal percentage of 58.3%, alongside securing 9 rebounds. She finished the match with 17 points over 30 minutes on the floor and contributed 2 assists.
Currently, Los Angeles holds a 16-27 record this season. The Sparks average 19.6 personal fouls per game and maintain a 77.9% success rate at the free-throw line. They distribute assists 21.8 times per game, ranking 3rd in the league, and have an average of 14.5 turnovers per contest. Throughout the season, the Sparks have scored 3,755 points, averaging 87.3 per game, alongside securing an average of 31.0 rebounds per game. On the offensive end, they shoot 46.4% from the floor, marking them as 5th in the league. However, defensively, they rank 14th for points allowed per game at 91.7. They force 14.0 turnovers per game and allow opponents to shoot 47.4% from the field (14th in the WNBA). The Los Angeles defense allows a three-point shooting percentage of 33.7% (388 of 1,152), while opponents convert 78.3% of their free throws. They allow an average of 22.4 assists and 35.5 rebounds per game, both placing them at 13th in the league.
So, what’s the prediction for tonight’s parlay?
Choice: Bet on Los Angeles
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