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August 9, 2026 β’ crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles
WNBA PREVIEW β’ August 9, 2026
Featured Matchup
Hardwood Matchup: Golden State Valkyries (23-9) meets Los Angeles Sparks (12-19) at crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles.
Golden State Valkyries
Visiting Side
Record
23-9
Los Angeles Sparks
Home Side
Record
12-19
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
GOL
|
29 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 84 |
|
LOS
|
15 | 17 | 15 | 31 | 78 |
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
47%
Golden State Valkyries
VS
53%
Los Angeles Sparks
Projected Score
GOL 87
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LOS 91
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
3 of 4 categories
- Golden State Valkyries controls the glass more effectively.
- Los Angeles Sparks shoots at a higher clip from the floor.
Golden State Valkyries
STAT
Los Angeles Sparks
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Los Angeles Sparks plays on familiar turf at crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Golden State Valkyries Could Win
Golden State Valkyries generates 82.0 points per game while shooting 41.6%.
Why Los Angeles Sparks Could Win
Los Angeles Sparks produces 86.2 points per game on 46.3% shooting.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Los Angeles Sparks's more efficient shooting can break down the defense.
Game Details
crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
15,739
Closing Odds
Line: GS -6.5 | O/U: 169.5
Team Leaders
Team Points
Nneka Ogwumike
16
Team Assists
Erica Wheeler
4
Team Points
Cecilia Zandalasini
15
Team Assists
Veronica Burton
7
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Golden State Valkyries (54.5%)
Los Angeles Sparks (45.5%)
Total Submissions: 26 circles
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