- Matchup: Toronto Tempo vs Golden State Valkyries
- Date: Tuesday, August 4, 2026
- Venue: Chase Center, San Francisco, CA
- Broadcast: WNBA League Pass
- Point Spread: Toronto (+13.5)
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The Toronto Tempo (10-19) are set to visit Chase Center on Tuesday to face off against the Golden State Valkyries (20-9). Golden State starts this contest as 13.5 point favorites, with the total points over/under established at 168.5.
In their previous encounter, the Tempo lost to the Valkyries by a scoreline of 96-79. Toronto concluded that game with a field goal percentage of 43.3% (29 of 67) and made 7 out of 30 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, the Tempo were successful on 14 of 19 shots, achieving a conversion rate of 73.7%. They secured 34 rebounds, including 10 offensive, and provided 20 assists while committing 7 turnovers and grabbing 3 steals. On the defensive side, Toronto let their opponents shoot 49.3% from the field, with Golden State making 33 out of 67 shots. The Valkyries compiled 4 assists and registered 8 steals during this matchup, as well as claiming 26 rebounds (4 offensive and 22 defensive) and blocking 5 shots. Golden State finished the game shooting 88.9% from the free-throw line, making 16 of 18 attempts, and hit 14 of 29 three-point shots.
Notably, Nyara Sabally played a pivotal role in the last game, scoring 19 points on 6 of 12 shooting and playing for 25 minutes, during which she grabbed 8 rebounds and made 1 assist.
Heading into this matchup, Toronto holds a record of 10-19 for the season. They average 87.8 points per game, sitting 8th in the WNBA, while shooting 44.8% from the field. The Tempo convert 35.7% of their three-point attempts (291 of 814) and lead the league with an impressive 82.5% at the free-throw line. Additionally, Toronto averages 31.2 rebounds per game and has accumulated 580 assists this season, placing them 11th in assists in the league. They commit 13.9 turnovers per game and average 21.6 personal fouls. On the defensive end, the Tempo force 12.3 turnovers per game while drawing 19.9 fouls. They allow 34.2% shooting from beyond the arc, ranking 14th in points allowed (93.7 per game). Opponents shoot 47.3% from the field against the Tempo, as they surrender 34.6 rebounds on average and rank 13th in assists allowed, totaling 638 this season.
In their last outing, the Golden State Valkyries defeated the Toronto Tempo 96-79. The Valkyries secured 20 defensive boards and 13 offensive rebounds, totaling 33 for this contest. Golden State committed 7 turnovers but also stole the ball 7 times. The Tempo committed 23 fouls, allowing the Valkyries 18 attempts at the free-throw line, converting 16 for an 88.9% success rate. From beyond the arc, Golden State made 14 of their 29 attempts (48.3%) and shot 49.3% overall, hitting 33 out of 67 from the field. Toronto shot 43.3%, making 29 of 67 attempts, and went 23.3% from three-point range, converting 7 of 30 and 14 of 19 free throws, resulting in a 73.7% shooting percentage. Golden State allowed the Tempo to grab a total of 34 rebounds, with 6 being offensive.
Janelle Salaun made a significant impact for the Valkyries, scoring 24 points on 9 of 15 shooting (60.0% accuracy) in 30 minutes of play, along with 3 rebounds and 2 assists.
Currently, Golden State boasts a 20-9 record this season. The Valkyries shoot 42.1% from the field, ranking 15th in the league. They have scored 2,396 points this season (averaging 82.6 per game) and pull down an average of 32.0 rebounds. Golden State averages 18.8 assists per game (15th in the league) and records 10.4 turnovers per game. On average, the Valkyries commit 20.0 fouls and are shooting 77.1% from the free-throw line. Defensively, they are leading the league, conceding only 77.0 points per game. They force 13.6 turnovers per contest and allow opponents to shoot 42.6% from the field (2nd in the league). Their three-point defensive percentage stands at 33.9% (224 of 660), with opponents converting 75.8% of their free-throw attempts, while the team gives up 18.5 assists and 33.0 rebounds per game, ranking 1st and 7th, respectively.
Who will take the win in tonight’s WNBA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Toronto (+13.5)
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