Valkyries vs. Sky prediction: Why Golden State is favored to win Friday's WNBA game [8/21/2026]

Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Friday's WNBA game between the Valkyries and Sky, forming part of our WNBA predictions coverage.

Our leading predictive model currently gives the Valkyries a 66.3% chance of beating the Sky.

According to our model, the Sky (+6.5) have a 57.6% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 163.5 points has a 57.5% chance of going over.

Valkyries vs. Sky odds

We have sourced the best WNBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

• Spread: Valkyries -6.5 (-106) / Sky +6.5 (+100)
• Moneyline: Valkyries -257, Sky +251

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Valkyries vs. Sky picks and best bet

After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

• Spread: Sky +6.5 @ +100 via DraftKings
• Moneyline: Sky @ +251 via Novig
• Total: Over 163.5 @ -108 via Novig

According to our WNBA best bets, the top play to make on this game is Sky +6.5 at the spread.

These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.

Valkyries vs. Sky player props

WNBA prop bets are a common way to wager on Friday's Golden State vs. Chicago matchup without necessarily betting on the outcome. We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Wintrust Arena.

Tiffany Hayes is expected to lead the Valkyries with 14 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists, while Natasha Cloud is projected to have 18 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists for the Sky.

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
Tiffany Hayes	14	3	2	1	24
Gabby Williams	14	4	2	2	28
Veronica Burton	12	4	6	1	32
Janelle Salaun	11	4	1	2	20
C. Zandalasini	11	3	2	2	22

Sky prediction

Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Sky:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM	DFS
Natasha Cloud	18	4	5	1	35
Kamilla Cardoso	14	9	2	0	33
Sydney Taylor	12	2	3	2	22
C. Vandersloot	10	4	5	1	28
Azura Stevens	8	6	2	1	23

Valkyries vs. Sky game-day updates and essential details

Friday's game between the Sky and Valkyries at Wintrust Arena is scheduled to commence at 7:30 PM ET.

• Who: Golden State Valkyries vs. Chicago Sky
• Date: Friday, August 21, 2026
• Time: 7:30 PM ET/4:30PM PT
• Venue: Wintrust Arena

Conclusion

We predict the Valkyries, with a 66.3% win probability, will likely beat the Sky in Friday's WNBA matchup.

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