{"id":799381,"date":"2026-08-02T13:56:14","date_gmt":"2026-08-02T13:56:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/799381\/"},"modified":"2026-08-02T13:56:14","modified_gmt":"2026-08-02T13:56:14","slug":"tempo-vs-valkyries-prediction-odds-best-wnba-prop-bet-for-sunday-aug-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/799381\/","title":{"rendered":"Tempo vs. Valkyries Prediction, Odds, Best WNBA Prop Bet for Sunday, Aug. 2"},"content":{"rendered":"

Back-to-back losses have dropped the Golden State Valkyries to the No. 3 seed in the WNBA, and they\u2019re four games back of the Minnesota Lynx (the No. 1 seed) heading into Sunday\u2019s matchup against the Toronto Tempo.<\/p>\n

After a fast start to 2026, the Tempo have fallen off, losing nine of their last 10 games while posting the worst net rating in their WNBA during that 10-game stretch.<\/p>\n

Marina Mabrey has been great for the Tempo, but she\u2019s questionable for Sunday\u2019s matchup while fellow star guard Brittney Sykes is out. That has led to oddsmakers setting the Valkyries as 12.5-point favorites at home.<\/p>\n

Golden State won the first meeting between these teams by eight points in Toronto, but can it cover the number and get back on track after a slow start out of the All-Star break?\u00a0<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s take a look at the odds, a player prop to bet and my prediction for Sunday\u2019s fourth and final matchup in the WNBA.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Tempo vs. Valkyries Odds, Spread and Total<\/p>\n

Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook<\/a><\/p>\n

Spread<\/p>\n

Tempo +12.5 (-102)Valkyries -12.5 (-118)<\/p>\n

Moneyline<\/p>\n

Tempo: +575Valkyries: -850<\/p>\n

Total<\/p>\n

164.5 (Over -115\/Under -105)Tempo vs. Valkyries How to WatchDate: Sunday, Aug. 2Time: 8:30 p.m. ESTVenue: Chase CenterHow to Watch (TV): KPIX+, The Sports Network, WNBA League PassTempo record: 10-18Valkyries record: 19-9Tempo vs. Valkyries Injury ReportsTempo Injury ReportBrittney Sykes \u2013 outAneesah Morrow \u2013 outMarina Mabrey \u2013 questionableValkyries Injury ReportGabby Williams \u2013 questionableTempo vs. Valkyries Best WNBA Prop BetsValkyries Best WNBA Prop BetJanelle Salaun OVER 11.5 Points (-127)<\/p>\n

Salaun dominated the Tempo the last time these teams played, scoring 26 points on 7-of-10 shooting in just over 23 minutes off the bench.<\/p>\n

The Valkyries forward has been one of the best bench players in the W this season, averaging 12.8 points per game while shooting 41.1 percent from the field and an impressive 39.4 percent from 3-point range.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Salaun is taking 9.6 shots per game, so even though she\u2019s transitioned to a bench role this season, she\u2019s remained heavily involved in the offense.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ll gladly take this prop for the Valkyries wing against a Tempo team that has been awful on defense (last in defensive rating) in 2026.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Tempo vs. Valkyries Prediction and Pick<\/p>\n

Golden State won the first meeting between these teams by eight points in Toronto, but the Tempo have been awful as of late with Brittney Sykes out of the lineup.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Toronto has lost nine of its last 10 games, including a 32-point loss to Minnesota on Thursday, and it has the worst net rating in the WNBA (minus-17.8) over its last 10 games. The Tempo are 8-3 against the spread as road underdogs this season, but I can\u2019t trust them against the No. 1 defense in the W.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Valkyries are 6-5 against the spread when favored at home, and they\u2019re No. 1 in the league in defensive rating and have a net rating of plus-6.5 (third in the W). They should be able to score at will against this Toronto team, which is 15th in the league in defensive rating and 14th in opponent points per game.<\/p>\n

Plus, if Mabrey (questionable) misses this game, Toronto\u2019s offense would go in the tank. I\u2019ll lay the points with the Valkyries as they look to stay in the mix for the No. 1 seed in the league.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Pick: Valkyries -12.5 (-118 at DraftKings)<\/a><\/p>\n

Odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.<\/p>\n

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