4:55 - 4th Quarter
August 9, 2026 β’ crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles
WNBA PREVIEW β’ August 9, 2026
Featured Matchup
Hardwood Matchup: Golden State Valkyries (22-9) meets Los Angeles Sparks (12-18) at crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles.
Golden State Valkyries
Visiting Side
Record
22-9
Los Angeles Sparks
Home Side
Record
12-18
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
GOL
|
29 | 16 | 19 | 4 | 68 |
|
LOS
|
15 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 60 |
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
33%
Golden State Valkyries
VS
67%
Los Angeles Sparks
Projected Score
GOL 83
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LOS 90
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
3 of 4 categories
- Los Angeles Sparks maintains a stronger scoring margin over opponents.
- 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 83.8 points per game while shooting 42.4%.
Why Los Angeles Sparks Could Win
Los Angeles Sparks produces 90.8 points per game on 46.7% 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
N/A
Closing Odds
Line: GS -6.5 | O/U: 169.5
Team Leaders
Team Points
Nneka Ogwumike
12
Team Assists
Kiana Williams
3
Team Points
Cecilia Zandalasini
15
Team Assists
Veronica Burton
5
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Golden State Valkyries (52.9%)
Los Angeles Sparks (47.1%)
Total Submissions: 26 circles
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