Valkyries vs. Sparks Prediction Tonight: WNBA Expert Picks, Odds & Kelsey Plum Prop Bet
The Los Angeles Sparks host the Golden State Valkyries as the noisy neighbors meet for the third installment of the WNBA's freshest rivalry tonight. Tipoff is set for 10 p.m. ET (WNBA League Pass) from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
While neither team is a WNBA championship odds contender, our Valkyries vs. Sparks prediction expects these two offenses to flash their talent in a close game tonight.
Read to the bottom to check out our favorite Kelsey Plum player prop bet from our best sports betting sites!
💰 Valkyries vs. Sparks expert picks for WNBA
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✅ Against the spread pick: Valkyries +6.5 (-105 via bet365) ⭐⭐⭐
✅ Moneyline pick: Sparks (-278 via BetRivers) ⭐
✅ Over/Under pick: Over 162.5 (-110 via Caesars) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
🏀 Valkyries vs. Sparks prediction & best bet
🎯 Score prediction: Sparks 85, Valkyries 80
A few weeks ago, it looked like Golden State might turn in the worst record in the W after a double-digit opening loss at home against the Sparks in which they managed just 67 points. Since then, Natalie Nakase has had the expansion squad playing respectable basketball with a 3-4 record while going for 77-plus in four of those games.
The team's most recent showing was its most promising, with a 95-point explosion against A'ja Wilson and the Aces. The duo of Kayla Thornton and Veronica Burton looks talented enough to make some legitimate noise in the team's first season, and should help this turn into a high-scoring game against the Sparks.
For as splashy as the Sparks' offense has been behind Plum, the defense remains a major issue. Los Angeles is allowing the fourth-most points per game in the league (83.7) and ranks 10th in defensive rating (106.9) while allowing the third-most 3-pointers (9.3).
Golden State's entire offense is built around shooting from behind the arc, with the team ranking first in the league in 3-point attempts per game (32.1) and having seven different players average at least one made three. However, L.A. is well-positioned to keep up with Golden State's 3-point happy attack.
Plum has this offense averaging 82.8 points per game with a 105.7 offensive rating, and the frontcourt presence of Dearica Hamby, combined with the shooting of Azura Stevens and Odyssey Sims, should cause issues for the Valkyries.
✅ Best bet: Over 162.5 (-110 via Caesars)
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👀 Star prop to watch: Kelsey Plum Over 20.5 points (-110)
Plum is thriving in her new home, putting up the third-most points per game in the WNBA (21.6) and the second-most made threes per game (3). Her long-range shooting should come in handy tonight against a Golden State squad that's had all kinds of issues with its perimeter defense.
The Valkyries are allowing the second-most made 3-pointers per game in the league (9.8) and Plum already cooked them for 37 points on four threes in the season opener. The three-time All-Star is poised for a big showing at home.
✅ Best odds: -110 via FanDuel (bet $10 to win $9.09 profit)
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📈 Valkyries vs. Sparks odds
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🪧 Valkyries vs. Sparks opening odds
Opening odds via BetMGM.
- Spread: Valkyries +5.5 (-110) | Sparks -5.5 (-110)
- Moneyline: Valkyries +195 | Sparks -235
- Over/Under: Over 161.5 (-110) | Under 161.5 (-110)
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