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Golden State (21-9) at Dallas (19-12)
- When: Aug 7 2026, 9:30 PM
- Where: American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX, USA
- TV: ION
Golden State vs Dallas Preview & Prediction
Spread: Dallas -1.0
Moneyline: Dallas (-120)
Total: 162.0
Dallas Loves Drama
The Dallas Wings are somehow masters of turning comfortable wins into heart-rate challenges. On Wednesday they built a 20-point lead, then treated it like a free giveaway coupon, blowing it in a 96-92 loss to Washington. If fourth quarters were graded, Dallas would be asking for extra credit.
Still, Bovada oddsmakers have the Wings as slight favorites, but they’ll need to finish games instead of accidentally hitting the self-destruct button.
Shepard Doing Everything
Jessica Shepard continues stuffing the stat sheet like she’s trying to break fantasy basketball. She posted 22 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists for her 20th double-double of the season, second only to Angel Reese’s 21. Shepard also became the third-fastest player in WNBA history to reach 1,000 points, 1,000 rebounds and 500 assists in just 156 games.
Alanna Smith added 21 points and 11 rebounds, Paige Bueckers scored 17, and Arike Ogunbowale chipped in 15. Unfortunately, the entire team forgot how to shoot in the fourth quarter.
Valkyries Flying High
Golden State arrives hotter than a summer sidewalk, winning 11 of its last 13 games and climbing into a tie for second place. Janelle Salaun poured in 21 points last game, Kayla Thornton added 20, Veronica Burton finished with 12 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, while Gabby Williams chipped in 10.
The Valkyries already beat Dallas by 11 earlier this season and look confident enough to do it again.
LVSB Betting Verdict
Momentum favors Golden State, while Dallas keeps inventing creative ways to lose late. Until the Wings prove they can survive the fourth quarter without setting off alarms, backing the hotter team feels like the smarter play.
Final Score: Valkyries 85, Wings 80
Lean: Golden State Valkyries ML (+100)
Total: Over 162.0
- WNBA Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
