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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get Golden State Valkyries vs Toronto Tempo predictions for WNBA Wednesday.
The Toronto Tempo will face the favored Golden State Valkyries in WNBA action at Coca-Cola Coliseum on Wednesday, commencing at 7:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced WNBA model projects the Valkyries as the most likely winner of the Valkyries vs. Tempo game.
The Tempo, with the likes of Marina Mabrey, Isabelle Harrison and Nyara Sabally, will face off against the Valkyries, who feature Veronica Burton, Gabby Williams and Kayla Thornton.
This article offers further insights into Wednesday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks.
Valkyries vs. Tempo prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Wednesday's WNBA matchup between the Valkyries and Tempo, forming part of our WNBA predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Valkyries a 69.6% chance of defeating the Tempo.
According to our model, the Tempo (+7.5) have a 58.0% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 165.5 points has a 54.6% chance of going over,.
Valkyries vs. Tempo odds
We have sourced the best WNBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Valkyries | Tempo |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -7.5 (-118) | +7.5 (-104) |
| Moneyline | -320 | +270 |
| Total | o165.5 (-110) | u165.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Valkyries vs. Tempo picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Tempo +7.5 | -104 |
| Moneyline | Tempo | +270 |
| Total | Over 165.5 | -110 |
According to our WNBA best bets, the top play to make on this game is Tempo +7.5 at the spread.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Valkyries vs. Tempo player props
WNBA player props are an exciting way to wager on the Golden State vs. Toronto game without necessarily betting on the outcome. We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Coca-Cola Coliseum.
Veronica Burton is expected to lead the Valkyries with 11 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists, while Marina Mabrey is projected to have 16 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists for the Tempo.
Shifting focus to the first basket market, our projections highlight Gabby Williams as the most likely player to open the scoring.
Check out our WNBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and a deeper look at today's WNBA first basket picks.
Valkyries prediction
Our model's projected player stats for the Valkyries are:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veronica Burton | 11 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 30 |
| Gabby Williams | 11 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 23 |
| Kayla Thornton | 9 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 20 |
| Janelle Salaun | 9 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 16 |
| Tiffany Hayes | 8 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 17 |
Tempo prediction
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Tempo:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marina Mabrey | 16 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 32 |
| I. Harrison | 10 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 24 |
| Nyara Sabally | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 22 |
| Maria Conde | 8 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 21 |
| Laura Juskaite | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
Valkyries vs. Tempo game-day updates and essential details
Wednesday's matchup between the Tempo and Valkyries at Coca-Cola Coliseum is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: Golden State Valkyries vs. Toronto Tempo
- Date: Wednesday, July 8, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Coca-Cola Coliseum
Conclusion
We predict the Valkyries, with a 69.6% win probability, will likely beat the Tempo in Wednesday's WNBA matchup.
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Ryan Leaver uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.
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