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<\/p>\nRosales’ prediction: The Sparks are heating up at the right time and come to Golden State with payback on the agenda.<\/p>\n
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Aug 9, 2025 \u2022 17:25 ET<\/p>\n
\u2022 4 min read<\/p>\n
Photo By – Imagn Images. LA Sparks forward Dearica Hamby (5) and forward Rickea Jackson (2) celebrate.<\/p>\n
Two teams tied for the eighth and final playoff spot in the WNBA clash for the final time this season when the Los Angeles Sparks visit the Golden State Valkyries.<\/p>\n
Since an L.A. win to kick off the series, Golden State has won each of the last two encounters.<\/p>\n
Our Sparks vs. Valkyries predictions have that streak ending tonight, with the streaking Sparks getting it done on the road.<\/p>\n
Read more in my WNBA picks<\/a> for Saturday, August 9.<\/p>\n Sparks vs Valkyries predictions<\/p>\n My Sparks vs Valkyries best bet:\u00a0Sparks -4 (-110 at bet365<\/a>)<\/p>\n A July 10 loss to the Minnesota Lynx had the Los Angeles Sparks<\/a> in dire straits, at 6-14 and just two wins in nine games.<\/p>\n Since then, the Sparks have ripped off wins in eight of their last nine, including the last three in a row.<\/p>\n They\u2019ve been by far the highest scoring team in the W during this run, averaging a hefty 96.7 points per game.<\/p>\n On the other end of the spectrum are the Golden State Valkyries<\/a>, who are the second-lowest scoring team in that same stretch, averaging just 72.4 points per contest.<\/p>\n They\u2019ve been able to stay afloat with a defense that ranks second in the WNBA, allowing just 78.4 points per game.<\/p>\n Golden State was just swept in a home-and-home set with the Las Vegas Aces, dropping them into this tie with L.A.<\/p>\n At 9-6, the Sparks are tied for the second-most road wins in the league.<\/p>\n They\u2019ve won five straight on the road and have a 5-0-0 record against the spread.<\/p>\n That trend continues in a biggie Saturday.<\/p>\n Sparks vs Valkyries same-game parlay (SGP)<\/p>\n Sparks -1.5<\/p>\n Rickea\u00a0Jackson Over 15.5 points<\/p>\n Dearica\u00a0Hamby Over 8.5 rebounds<\/p>\n Let\u2019s add a couple of standout Sparks to build a 3-legged SGP.<\/p>\n Rickea Jackson<\/a> has been on fire during the three-game winning streak, averaging 24.3 points on a crisp 51.3% shooting from the field.<\/p>\n While she\u2019s gone Under her 15.5 scoring line in two previous games vs Golden State, Jackson has scored at least 20 points in three of her last four road games.<\/p>\n Dearica Hamby<\/a> has grabbed at least 10 boards in four of the last seven games, but, after back-to-back subpar rebounding numbers, her line is just 8.5.<\/p>\n It\u2019s a number she\u2019s topped in two of three meetings with GState this season, and worth the pick to make it a third.<\/p>\n Sparks vs Valkyries odds Sparks vs Valkyries opening odds<\/p>\n Spread: Los Angeles -1.5 (-115) | Golden State +1.5 (-105) Sparks vs Valkyries trend<\/p>\n The Under is 2-1-0 in three head-to-head meetings this season. Find more\u00a0WNBA betting trends<\/a> for Sparks vs. Valkyries.<\/p>\n How to watch Sparks vs Valkyries<\/p>\n Location Date Tip-off TV Sparks vs Valkyries latest injuries<\/p>\n![\"bet365](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/bet365.png\")
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\nSparks vs Valkyries live odds<\/p>\n
\nMoneyline: Los Angeles\u00a0 -130 | Golden State +110
\nOver\/Under: Over 167 (-110) | Under 167 (-110)<\/p>\n
\nChase Center, San Francisco, CA<\/p>\n
\nSaturday, August 9, 2025<\/p>\n
\n8:30 p.m. ET<\/p>\n
\nKPIX+ 44, Spectrum SportsNet<\/p>\n