Valkyries vs. Sky Predictions, Odds & WNBA Best Bets Today, Aug. 15

Can the Valkyries' defense carry Golden State to a win against the lowly Sky?

Rob Paul

Last Updated: August 15, 2025 5:30 AM EDT • 3 minute read

Valkyries vs. Sky Predictions, Odds & WNBA Best Bets Today, Aug. 15 — Pictured: Golden State Valkyries forward Janelle Salaun drives to the basket against the Chicago Sky as we make our best Valkyries vs. Sky predictions. Photo by Kamil Krzaczynski via Imagn Images.

Can the Golden State Valkyries continue to shock the rest of the WNBA tonight when they visit the Chicago Sky? Tipoff from Wintrust Arena in Chicago is at 7:30 p.m. ET (ION). The visitors remain a long shot by the WNBA championship odds, but my Valkyries vs. Sky predictions project Chicago to get trounced on its home court.

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According to Norse mythology, Valkyries can fly through the air, so storming through the Windy City should be no problem for Golden State. Things have gone from bad to worse in Chi-town, with the Sky still down Angel Reese and on a 1-11 skid since mid-July.

The only team with a worse record than Chicago's (8-24) is the Connecticut Sun (6-26), but the Sky just lost by nine to them, so there's an argument that no team is worse than Tyler Marsh's this season. Given how atrocious Chicago has been as of late, I'm projecting a 78-70 win for Golden State as part of my Valkyries vs. Sky predictions.

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Valkyries vs. Sky Predictions, Odds & WNBA Best Bets: Aug. 15 — Pictured: Golden State forward Janelle Salaun's offense is key to our Valkyries vs. Sky predictions. Photo by Kamil Krzaczynski via Imagn Images.

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This is a matchup of the best team in the WNBA against the spread, Golden State (20-12), and the worst ATS team, Chicago (13-19). The Sky have been a bad bet all year, but they've really outdone themselves lately with a 1-11 record ATS to perfectly match their recent win-loss record. If the Sky are playing, they're losing, and if they're losing, it's by a lot.

These two teams played to begin August, with a 73-66 win for Golden State, and this will likely be a similar outcome. The Valkyries' defense remains one of the best in the league, even after losing Kayla Thornton for the season. They're allowing the second-fewest points per game in the W (77.3), allowing the lowest field-goal percentage (40.7%), and the fewest made 2-pointers per game (17.8).

That spells trouble for a Sky offense that's got the second-lowest offensive rating (97.4) and predominantly leans on its inside scoring - Chicago takes the second-fewest 3-pointers per game (20.8). But don't worry, Golden State backers, the Sky's defense isn't any better than their offense. They have the second-lowest defensive rating in the league (111.0), and Veronica Burton, Janelle Salaun, and Tiffany Hayes should take advantage.

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The Valkyries opening line of -4.5 has grown to -6.5 across our best sports betting apps
68% of bets are on Golden State to cover
A slight majority (53%) are on the Under to cash as the total has slid from 151.5 to 150.5

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Rob Paul

Rob is a Publishing Editor at Sportsbook Review. He’s been with the team since early 2024, with this being his first full-time role in the sports betting industry. Before joining SportsbookReview.com, he contributed to various sports outlets, including FanSided and Pro Football Network. During that period, he spent five years working full-time as a local community journalist, after attending Durham College for journalism and Wilfrid Laurier University for history. He previously hosted an NFL draft and college football-focused podcast where he had the opportunity to interact with future NFL players such as Maxx Crosby and Quinn Meinerz. Rob has spent multiple years working as a freelance podcast producer for numerous sports-related podcasts while making guest appearances on several college football shows. He’s also made guest appearances on SportsTalk Mississippi on several occasions to talk all things NFL draft. Rob values the way sports betting acts as a catalyst for telling stories and growing interest in certain sports, particularly FCS football, WNBA, and mid-major college basketball. He’s always been drawn to the more obscure teams and conferences in major college sports, but most of all, Rob loves using stats to find the best player props to back.