Valkyries vs Sparks WNBA Pick: Golden State Look To Keep Rolling (Aug 9)

• The Valkyries improved to 22-9 after defeating the Dallas Wings 94-76.
• Los Angeles is 12-18 following an 89-82 victory over the Minnesota Lynx.
• Golden State leads the season series 1-0.

One of Sunday’s WNBA matchups features the Golden State Valkyries visiting the Los Angeles Sparks. Which team has the edge in our Valkyries vs Sparks pick?

Valkyries trending upward after dominant win over Dallas

Golden State has regained its footing, producing three straight wins following a brief two-game skid. The team’s last outing was a dominant 94-76 victory over the Dallas Wings.

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The Valkyries led by eight at intermission and poured it on from there. They opened up the third period with a 10-2 burst, essentially putting the game out of reach.

Veronica Burton was the team’s top scorer, finishing with 22 points, along with seven assists and four rebounds. Gabby Williams added 19 points and four assists, contributing to a unit that shot 46 percent overall and 35 percent from 3-point range.

Los Angeles aims to build on stunning win over the Lynx

The Sparks had dropped six straight before winning two of their last three games. Their latest triumph was an 89-82 victory over the Minnesota Lynx on Thursday night.

L.A. trailed by 11 in the first quarter and by eight points at the break. Minnesota still held a slim 82-81 advantage with less than five minutes to play, but the Sparks closed on an 8-0 run to complete the come-from-behind win.

Rae Burrell led the way with 17 points on 5-for-11 shooting. Nneka Ogwumike added 16 points and seven rebounds for an offense that featured five double-digit scorers.

Valkyries vs Sparks WNBA Pick

Here’s what you need to know for both teams ahead of this encounter.

• The Valkyries are 8-2 (SU) in their previous 10 games.
• Golden State is 2-3 ATS in its last five outings.
• The Sparks are 3-7 (SU) in their previous 10 contests.
• Los Angeles is 3-2 ATS in its last five matchups.

Backing the Valkyries is the smart choice for a couple of reasons. First, they have won all five head-to-head meetings. Second, Golden State ranks inside the top-10 offensively and has the league’s top defense, giving the road team a clear edge in this tilt.