Last updated: August 24, 2026 5:00 pm
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Sean Murphy
My selection is on the 'over' between Atlanta and Los Angeles at 10 pm et on Monday.
We just saw this same matchup here in Los Angeles on Thursday and the result was a 124-88 laugher in favor of the Dream. The total hasn't been adjusted much, if at all, for this quick rematch despite that contest reaching 212 total points. Remember, the first meeting between these two teams this season was also relatively high-scoring, reaching 193 total points in another Dream victory back on July 13th. The Sparks did bounce back on Saturday, delivering a 77-68 win over the Sun here at home. That result had everything to do with a poor shooting night from Connecticut as it could make good on only 26-of-74 field goal attempts. I don't think the Sparks will be so fortunate here as the Dream are rolling offensively, knocking down 32, 46 and 37 field goals on their current road trip. The good news for the Sparks is they do currently have 'all hands on deck' and I'm confident they can put forth an offensive showing that's on par or better than we saw against the Dream last week. There's certainly threat of a letdown from the Dream as they're already 3-0 on their current road trip, which wraps up tonight. Take the over (8*).
AAA Sports
Our selection is on the Atlanta Dream to defeat the Los Angeles Sparks on Monday at 10:00pm ET for a number of reasons. Here are some of the more important ones:
Atlanta has turned up it's levels lately with a three game win streak and wins in five of it's L6 games.
The Dream are one of the top road teams as well this year with a 12-7 record in these contests. They just beat LAS by 36 points.
It's pretty obvious that Los Angeles has given this season as it had lost in six straight games before it finally beat Connecticut (a nine win team).
The Sparks are already eliminated from the playoffs for this upcoming season and do not have a lot to play for.
We're on the Dream to blow the Sparks out for the second time in less than a week.
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Stephen Nover
The second-year Golden State Valkyries have been an amazing success story. They made the WNBA playoffs in their inaugural season and own the second-best record in the league this year at 25-11.
There is just one thing the Valkyries have been unable to do - beat Minnesota. They are 0-9 lifetime against the Lynx. This includes an 0-3 mark this season.
The Lynx are the best team in the WNBA because they have superstars Napheesa Collier and Olivia Miles, along with a deep bench and an excellent coach. They should have won in the WNBA Finals against the Liberty two years ago, but were homered on the road in the deciding game by horrendous officiating.
The Valkyries can't match the star power of Collier and Miles, but they have the coaching, depth and top-ranked defense to make this a very close game if not pull the outright upset.
Golden State should be the more motivated team, too. The Lynx are on the verge of clinching the No. 1 seed in the WNBA playoffs. The Valkyries are battling four other teams in a close race for the No. 2 seed.
There is a key injury here that also sets up this game for the Valkyries. Minnesota will be without starting guard Courtney Williams. She is out with a foot injury. Williams does not get the attention of Collier and Miles, but she is a three-time All-Star and a steady anchor for the Lynx.
Williams is averaging 14.4 points, 5.1 rebounds and 4.3 assists. This is the first game she is going to miss since joining the Lynx in 2024.
Jimmy Boyd
1* Free Pick on Golden State Valkyries/Lynx: under 160½
The last time these teams played on August 19, Golden State held Minnesota to 77 points.
That's the same Lynx offense putting up 94.3 PPG over their last 10.
That wasn't a fluke.
The Valkyries own a 103 defensive rating over their last 10 games.
They defend, they slow the tempo, and they force half-court possessions.
Now Minnesota is down starting guard Courtney Williams (14.4 PPG, 30.6 MPG) with a lower right leg injury.
Williams is the primary ball-mover next to Olivia Miles, and this is the first game without her.
Rotations get shortened, ball movement gets choppier, and the fast-break points that fuel a 118.3 offensive rating dry up.
The opposition case is real.
Minnesota is shooting 50% from the field and 43% from three over the last 10 with four players averaging 15+ PPG.
That offense is legit.
But it was legit five days ago too, when Golden State locked them at 77.
Golden State's own offense isn't scaring anyone at 84.2 PPG on a 111.7 offensive rating.
Both teams have 3 days rest, no back-to-back grind, so coaches get full prep to game-plan.
That favors the defensive side of the ball, not free-flowing pace.
Add Kiah Stokes and Kayla Thornton clogging the paint against a Lynx frontcourt that just lost its top playmaker, and you get exactly the low-90s versus mid-70s script we already saw.
At +100 on the under, I'm getting plus money on the side with the recent blueprint.
I like the Under
Black Widow
1* Free Wiseguy Play on Golden State Valkyries/Lynx under 159½ -105
*All picks are based on situations, trends, statistics and injuries among many other factors*
Bobby Conn
1* Free Play on Golden State Valkyries/Lynx under 159½ -105
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