The Toronto Tempo travel to San Francisco to meet the Golden State Valkyries on Sunday, August 2, 2026, and the home side sits as a commanding 13.5-point favorite at Chase Center. Golden State ranks third in the WNBA standings. The expansion Tempo arrive near the bottom of the league. Yet the number tells only part of the story. These two teams already met once this season, and that result may make bettors think twice before laying such a big price. Below we break down the odds, the public money, and our best bets for the rematch.
Last Updated: Sunday, August 2, 2026
Toronto Tempo vs. Golden State Valkyries — Time & How to Watch
| Where | Chase Center, San Francisco, CA |
| When | Sunday, August 2 – 8:30 PM ET |
| TV | KPIX+ |
Toronto Tempo vs. Golden State Valkyries Betting Preview
Golden State enters as one of the WNBA’s form teams. The Valkyries climbed to third in the league standings behind a lengthy winning streak, reeling off nine straight victories before falling to the Phoenix Mercury on July 29. That loss snapped the run, but it did little to dent Golden State’s reputation as a home-court force at Chase Center. All-Star starter Gabby Williams has anchored the group. Her availability is worth watching, though. She was listed as reconditioning and sat out the Phoenix trip.
Toronto could hardly present a sharper contrast. The Tempo are competing in their inaugural expansion season and sit near the foot of the standings. The road has been especially unkind, and Toronto arrives off a recent stretch against the league’s stronger clubs. Still, the Tempo carry one genuine difference-maker. Marina Mabrey earned the franchise’s first All-Star nod, and this season she tied the WNBA single-game scoring record with 53 points. She also leads the league in made three-pointers. That gives Toronto a scorer capable of keeping a game within reach on any night.
The head-to-head history matters here. When these teams met on July 8, Golden State handled Toronto 83-75. It was a clear win, but the margin was only eight points. That result is the cleanest data point available for a matchup between a contender and a first-year club. It looms over a spread now set well into double digits.
Toronto Tempo vs. Golden State Valkyries Odds
| Spread | Moneyline | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tempo | +13.5 (-115) | +550 | U 165.5 (-110) |
| Valkyries | -13.5 (-105) | -850 | O 165.5 (-110) |
Odds accurate as of Sunday, August 2, 2026 via TheSpread.com. Odds change, get the latest WNBA Odds – Futures – Props
Toronto Tempo vs. Golden State Valkyries — Who Is the Public Betting?
| Tempo | 67% | 33% | Valkyries |
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Tempo vs. Valkyries Prediction — Is 13.5 Too Many to Lay?
The market has pushed this number in Golden State’s direction. The Valkyries opened as an 11.5-point favorite, and the line has since climbed to 13.5. That move stands out because the public is not driving it. Roughly two-thirds of spread tickets sit on Toronto and the points. Still, the price moved toward the favorite anyway. That kind of reverse line movement often signals sharper money backing Golden State to win comfortably at home.
The case for laying the points is simple. Golden State is the far better team, defends well, and holds a strong home-court edge. Toronto has struggled away from home and may again be short-handed. If the Valkyries play to their standing, a double-digit margin is well within range.
The case against is the rematch math. These teams met just three weeks ago, and Golden State won by eight. That is more than five points inside this number. Toronto also owns a trump card in Mabrey, whose scoring ceiling can compress a margin in a hurry. Laying 13.5 in the WNBA is a tall order. Asking a first-year club that already stayed within single digits to now lose by that much is a meaningful leap. The points and the recent history tilt the value toward the underdog.
The Pick: Tempo +13.5 (-115)
Tempo vs. Valkyries Prediction — Will the Rematch Stay Under the Number?
The total opened at 166.5 and has ticked down to 165.5. That is a small nudge toward the under, and the most relevant reference point supports the lean. The July 8 meeting between these sides produced just 158 combined points, comfortably below this line. Golden State’s defense has been a backbone of its climb up the standings, and a controlled home win fits the under profile.
The other side is not without merit. Mabrey can post a big number on her own, and expansion teams sometimes leak points in transition. That can lift a total quickly. If Toronto pushes the pace to keep up, the scoreboard could move faster than expected. Even so, the one shared data point and the downward line move both point the same direction.
The Pick: Under 165.5 (-110)
Final Thoughts and Bonus Angle
Both primary plays lean on the same idea. This rematch projects closer, and lower-scoring, than a 13.5-point spread suggests. The moneyline offers a more speculative extension of that thesis. Toronto sits at +550 as a live underdog. Golden State is favored for good reason, but a small-stake flier on the Tempo to win outright is defensible for bettors who believe Mabrey can steal a game. It is a longshot, not a core play, and it should be sized accordingly. Golden State’s -850 price, by contrast, offers almost no value. Backers would risk heavily for a slim return.
Bonus: Tempo +550 Moneyline (small stake)
Here is a recap of the plays for this one: Tempo +13.5 (-115) on the spread, Under 165.5 (-110) on the total, and a small-stake Tempo +550 moneyline sprinkle for those chasing the upset. Each rests on the belief that the gap between these teams is narrower than a double-digit number implies.
WNBA Tempo vs. Valkyries FAQ: Sunday August 2, 2026
What time does the Tempo vs. Valkyries game start?
Tip-off is set for 8:30 PM ET, which is 5:30 PM PT, on Sunday, August 2, 2026. The game is played at Chase Center in San Francisco, the home of the Golden State Valkyries, with Toronto visiting as the road team for the Sunday night meeting.
What channel is the Tempo vs. Valkyries game on?
The game airs locally on KPIX+ in the Bay Area market. No national television broadcast is scheduled, so viewers outside the region should check local listings for this Sunday matchup between the Toronto Tempo and Golden State Valkyries at Chase Center.
Where are the Tempo and Valkyries playing?
The game is played at Chase Center in San Francisco, California, the home arena of the Golden State Valkyries. Toronto visits as the road team. This is the first of two straight home dates for Golden State against the Tempo.
Who won the last meeting between the Tempo and Valkyries?
Golden State won the most recent meeting, beating Toronto 83-75 on July 8, 2026. It was a comfortable result for the Valkyries. Even so, the eight-point final margin stayed well inside the double-digit spread posted for this rematch at Chase Center.