Golden State Valkyries vs Toronto Tempo Prediction 5 August 2026

The Golden State Valkyries are firmly established among the league's top three teams, sitting third in the overall WNBA standings with a record of 20 wins and 9 losses. In their most recent game, the California side cruised to a dominant 96–79 home victory over the same Toronto Tempo squad. Prior to that, they suffered a narrow 89–91 loss to the Phoenix Mercury and split a pair of games against the Washington Mystics (74–69 and 82–90). Led by Janelle Salaün and Veronica Burton, the Valkyries have showcased an efficient offense and disciplined team defense.

The Toronto Tempo are enduring a difficult stretch in their inaugural WNBA season, currently sitting 13th in the league standings with a record of 10 wins and 19 losses. The Canadian club enters this matchup on a six-game losing streak, having fallen to the Valkyries (79–96), the Atlanta Dream (92–111), the Las Vegas Aces (83–109), and the Washington Mystics (62–79) in recent outings. The visitors' biggest issues remain the absence of injured offensive leader Marina Mabrey and recurring defensive breakdowns on the road.

The Golden State Valkyries hold a clear advantage over the Canadian club in every key aspect, including bench depth and overall team organization. Toronto lacks the resources to contain the Valkyries' aggressive offense away from home, as was evident in their previous meeting at this same venue. Given the current circumstances, the most logical betting option is a convincing Golden State victory with a -10.5 point handicap.

Golden State Valkyries -10.5 1.55