- Matchup: Golden State Valkyries vs Toronto Tempo
- Date: Wednesday, July 8, 2026
- Venue: Coca-Cola Coliseum, Toronto, ON
- Broadcast: WNBA League Pass
- Betting Line: Golden State favored by 7.5 points
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On Wednesday, the Coca-Cola Coliseum will host an exciting matchup as the Toronto Tempo (9-11) face off against the Golden State Valkyries (15-7). The Valkyries enter the game as 7.5 point favorites, with the over/under set at 168.5 points.
In their latest outing, the Golden State Valkyries triumphed over the Washington Mystics, securing a 62-49 victory. Golden State recorded a field goal percentage of 35.1% (26 out of 74) and converted 6 of 34 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free throw line, they were perfect, hitting 4 of 4 shots, translating to 100%. The Valkyries amassed 30 rebounds, including 8 on the offensive end, and tallied 19 assists while forcing their opponent into 17 turnovers, resulting in 15 steals. Defensively, they restricted Washington to a shooting percentage of 30.0% (18 of 60), with the Mystics recording 12 assists and 6 steals in the game. Washington managed 37 rebounds (12 offensive, 25 defensive) and achieved a free throw shooting percentage of 66.7%, completing 10 of 15 attempts. They struggled from long distance, making just 3 of 24 three-point shots.
Kaitlyn Chen made a notable impact in the recent game, contributing 14 points from 6 of 9 shooting. She logged 21 minutes, securing 1 rebound and dishing out 4 assists, finishing with a shooting efficiency of 66.7%.
The Golden State Valkyries boast a record of 15-7 this season. They average 10.5 turnovers and commit 19.9 personal fouls each game. Collectively, they secure 33.2 rebounds per contest and have recorded 399 assists this season, placing them 12th in the WNBA for assist numbers. The Valkyries excel at shooting 34.3% from three-point range (235 of 686) and 76.5% from the free throw line. They average 82.0 points per game, ranking 12th in the league, while also connecting on 41.0% of their field goal attempts. Defensively, they force an average of 13.2 turnovers and commit 19.9 fouls per game. Allowing an opponent shooting percentage of 41.7% (582 of 1,397), they rank 5th in the WNBA for assists surrendered, with 403 given up this year. Notably, they lead the league in fewest points allowed per game at 76.8, permitting 35.1% shooting from beyond the arc.
In their last match, the Toronto Tempo faced a defeat against the Dallas Wings, culminating in an 89-76 score. Toronto managed to grab 22 defensive rebounds and 13 offensive rebounds for a total of 35. They recorded 13 turnovers and 5 steals during the game. Dallas committed 22 personal fouls, providing the Tempo 14 opportunities at the free throw line, of which they converted 10 for a percentage of 71.4%. Beyond the arc, Toronto hit 10 of 29 attempts (34.5%), finishing the game with a field goal percentage of 38.9% (28 of 72). Conversely, the Tempo allowed the Wings to shoot 44.0% (33 of 75) from the field and 35.7% from three-point range, hitting 10 of 28 attempts. They were solid from the charity stripe, making 13 of 14 free throws (92.9%). In terms of rebounding, Toronto conceded a total of 42 rebounds to Dallas, including 16 offensive boards.
Marina Mabrey was instrumental for the Tempo, scoring 19 points on 7 of 18 shooting, alongside 5 rebounds and 5 assists in her 31 minutes of play.
Toronto currently holds a record of 9-11 this season. They’ve recorded a total of 1,801 points (averaging 90.1 per game) and collect 32.2 rebounds per game. The Tempo are averaging 22.5 personal fouls and are hitting 82.1% from the free throw line. Offensively, they rank 7th in the WNBA, with a shooting percentage of 44.2% from the field. Their assists average stands at 20.1 per game (8th in the league), while they average 12.9 turnovers. On the defensive end, they rank 14th in points allowed per game (91.8), surrendering 21.5 assists and 35.4 rebounds per game, ranking 13th and 12th, respectively. Toronto allows opponents to shoot 32.6% from three-point range (171 of 525) and 77.2% from the free throw line, while forcing an average of 13.3 turnovers each night, but allowing opponents to shoot 46.4% from the field (12th in the league).
Who will cover the spread in tonight’s WNBA action?
Prediction: Back Golden State (-7.5)
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