The Golden State Valkyries host the Toronto Tempo on Tuesday night at Chase Center, and the rematch lands just two days after Golden State handled these same visitors by 17. Oddsmakers noticed. The Valkyries sit as a 13.5-point favorite, a number that pushes deep into two-score territory for a WNBA game. Toronto counters with a banged-up roster and a losing streak that keeps growing. Below we break down the spread, the total, and where the value hides before landing on a best bet for the night.
Last Updated: August 4, 2026
Toronto Tempo vs. Golden State Valkyries — Time & How to Watch
| Where | Chase Center, San Francisco, CA |
| When | Tuesday, August 4 – 10:00 PM ET |
| TV | KPIX+ (CBS Bay Area) / KMAX (Sacramento) |
Toronto Tempo vs. Golden State Valkyries Betting Preview
Golden State enters at 20-9, one of the best marks in the league and second in this week’s power rankings. The Valkyries have won eight of their last ten. They also own this season series, winning 83-75 on July 8 and then 96-79 this past Sunday. Veronica Burton runs the offense, and Janelle Salaün has feasted on the Tempo, scoring 26 and 24 in the two meetings.
Toronto has gone the other direction. The expansion Tempo have dropped six straight and sit at 10-19, near the bottom of the standings. Health is the bigger concern. Guard Brittney Sykes is out with a foot injury, and All-Star Marina Mabrey missed Sunday’s game with a neck issue that leaves her status uncertain. Without that backcourt firepower, Toronto managed just 79 points in the most recent meeting. Rookie Kiki Rice has shown flashes, but the supporting cast is thin.
The matchup tilts toward the home side. Golden State defends well, ranks among the West’s better teams, and has the personnel to dictate tempo. Toronto has struggled to get stops during the skid. Still, road blowouts are never a given in this league. A 13.5-point spread asks the favorite to win comfortably from tip to buzzer. You can see the full breakdown in our previous look at this matchup.
Toronto Tempo vs. Golden State Valkyries Odds
| Spread | Moneyline | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tempo | +13.5 (-115) | +550 | U 169.5 (-105) |
| Valkyries | -13.5 (-105) | -850 | O 169.5 (-115) |
Odds accurate as of August 4, 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 | 42% | 58% | Valkyries |
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Tempo vs. Valkyries Best Bet — Can Toronto Keep It Within Two Scores?
The case for the points starts with the size of the number. Thirteen and a half is a large spread in the WNBA, where the lower scoring environment lets double-digit margins swing on a single cold quarter. Toronto also split the two meetings against the spread this season. The Tempo covered as a mid-sized dog on July 8, losing by only eight. Roughly 42 percent of spread bets sit on Toronto, so the public is not blindly stacking the favorite.
The case for Golden State is health and momentum. The Valkyries just beat this exact opponent by 17 in the same building. Toronto arrives without Sykes, with Mabrey in doubt, and on a six-game losing streak. In contrast, Golden State has covered in bunches lately and plays its best at home. When a depleted road team meets a rested favorite that already won the first two meetings, the margin tends to hold.
The risk is real on both sides. Backdoor covers happen when favorites empty the bench early, and a 13.5-point number leaves little room for a sloppy fourth quarter. However, the healthier, deeper, and more motivated team is clearly the home side. The recent 17-point result gives the number cover.
The Pick: Golden State Valkyries -13.5 (-105)
Tempo vs. Valkyries Best Bet — Can Toronto Play Enough Defense to Keep it Under?
The total sits at 169.5 after opening at 168, a slight climb toward the over. The two meetings this year point in opposite directions. Sunday’s game sailed over with 175 combined points, while the July 8 meeting stayed under at 158. That split is the whole debate. Toronto’s defense has leaked all season, which supports the over, and the Valkyries can score in transition.
The other side is Toronto’s offense. With Sykes out and Mabrey banged up, the Tempo lose two of their most reliable scorers. They managed just 79 points on Sunday and 75 back in July. Meanwhile, Golden State’s defense is stout, and a comfortable lead often slows the pace late. At a number this high, the visiting team’s shrinking shot creation matters. The average of the two meetings lands below the current line.
The Pick: Under 169.5 (-105)
Final Thoughts and Bonus Angle
This is a spot where the favorite checks the biggest boxes. Golden State is healthier, deeper, and coming off a convincing win over the same opponent. Toronto’s injuries at guard undercut both its ability to cover and its scoring punch. The moneyline offers no value at -850, so there is no bonus play worth chasing on the price. Longshot backers will eye Toronto at +550, but a team on a six-game slide without its top guards is a hard sell.
Add it together and the night points toward the home side controlling both the margin and the pace. Here is the consolidated recap of the plays: Golden State Valkyries -13.5 (-105) and Under 169.5 (-105).
WNBA Tempo vs. Valkyries FAQ: Tuesday August 4, 2026
What time does the Tempo vs. Valkyries game start?
The Toronto Tempo tip off against the Golden State Valkyries at 10:00 p.m. ET, or 7:00 p.m. local time, on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. The game is played at Chase Center in San Francisco, the Valkyries’ home arena on the Bay.
What channel is the Tempo vs. Valkyries game on?
The game airs locally on KPIX+, the CBS Bay Area station, with a Sacramento-area simulcast on KMAX. There is no national broadcast for this Tuesday matchup. Radio coverage runs on 95.7 The Game in the Bay Area for fans following along on the go.
Who won the last meeting between the Tempo and Valkyries?
Golden State won the most recent meeting 96-79 on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at Chase Center. Four Valkyries reached double figures, led by Janelle Salaün’s 24 points and Veronica Burton’s 17. Toronto trailed for most of the night and never seriously threatened the lead.
What is the season series record between the Tempo and Valkyries?
Golden State leads the season series 2-0. The Valkyries won 83-75 on July 8 and 96-79 on August 2. Tuesday’s game at Chase Center is the third meeting between the clubs this season, giving Golden State a chance to complete a season sweep of the expansion Tempo.
Where do the Tempo and Valkyries stand in the WNBA standings?
Golden State sits at 20-9, among the top teams in the league and second in this week’s power rankings. Toronto sits at 10-19 and near the bottom of the standings, riding a six-game losing streak into Tuesday. The gap between the two clubs is wide.