Chicago Sky W vs Golden State Valkyries W

NBA W
WWLLPts 791-8875th in Eastern Conference · 15-23
LWWWPts 752-7292nd in Overall Standings · 25-11
Home7W 13L(1544-1695)
Away10W 10L(1536-1540)

Wintrust Arena

Total points edge

AI expects 164 total points vs the market's 163.5 line — leans over by 0.5 points.

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Tip-off
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Final

Score by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Chicago Sky W
1721112473
Golden State Valkyries W
1214251970

AI match analysis

Chicago Sky W win
30%
Golden State Valkyries W win
70%

Predicted score: 76-88

Statistical analysis suggests that Golden State Valkyries W holds a strong advantage, having won all four recent encounters with Chicago Sky W. Chicago Sky W's recent form shows a struggle at home, with a low win rate and an average of 78.1 points scored in their last ten games. In contrast, Golden State has averaged 72.9 points scored while allowing 75.6 over their last ten, indicating a better overall performance, especially in their matchups against Chicago.

  • Chicago Sky W has a home win rate of 30% this season.
  • Golden State Valkyries W has an away win rate of 40% this season.
  • The head-to-head history shows Golden State winning 4 of the last 4 matchups against Chicago Sky W.
AI ConfidenceHigh confidence
87/100

Confidence is high because the win-probability gap between the two teams is decisive, and the bookmaker market agrees closely with this read, and some historical data (form, H2H or standings) is still incomplete.

AI-generated statistical analysis, not betting advice. No outcome is guaranteed. 18+ | Please gamble responsibly.

Why AI favors Golden State Valkyries W

  • Historical edgeGolden State Valkyries W

    Golden State Valkyries W have won 4 of the last 4 meetings between these two teams.

    4/4 H2H wins
  • Tighter defenseGolden State Valkyries W

    Golden State Valkyries W are conceding just 72.9 points per game over their recent matches.

    72.9/game conceded
  • Sharper attackChicago Sky W

    Chicago Sky W are averaging 79.1 points scored per game over their recent matches.

    79.1/game
  • Good recent formChicago Sky W

    Chicago Sky W have won 3 of their last 5 matches.

    3W 0D 2L

Computed independently from historical data — not a model-reported reason.

What could change the prediction

  • AI and market are closely aligned

    The bookmaker market and our model currently see this match almost identically, which limits how differentiated this pick is.

How did our prediction do?

✗ Missed pickExact score missed

We picked Golden State Valkyries W at 70% — final result was Chicago Sky W win, Chicago Sky W 73-70 Golden State Valkyries W.

Predicted score was 76-88.

This was a high confidence pick (87/100) that didn't come through — a reminder that no forecast is guaranteed.

Closing odds vs. our model

Golden State Valkyries W1.37market 73.2% · model 70%
Chicago Sky W3.09market 32.4% · model 30%

Last tracked odds before kickoff, compared against our AI's pre-match probability for the same outcome.

Match trends

  • Chicago Sky W have averaged 79.1 points scored per game over their last 10 matches.
  • Golden State Valkyries W have averaged 75.2 points scored per game over their last 10 matches.
  • Chicago Sky W are unbeaten in 0 of the last 4 meetings with Golden State Valkyries W.

Odds comparison

Moneyline

Chicago Sky W3.09best 3.40AI 30%
Golden State Valkyries W1.37best 1.40AI 70%

Point spread

LineChicago Sky WGolden State Valkyries W
+4.52.111.66
+52.071.71
+5.51.981.77
+61.951.83
+6.51.881.91
+71.811.97
+7.51.732.03
+81.682.12

Total points

LineOverUnder
1611.722.01
1621.761.98
162.51.771.98
1631.831.92
163.51.871.90
1641.931.83
164.51.941.81
1652.041.73

Double chance

Draw/Away1.29
Home/Draw2.75

Average price across 13 bookmakers we track. Odds change continuously — shown for reference only, not a recommendation.

Moneyline — odds movement

Chicago Sky W3.09 0.07
Golden State Valkyries W1.37 0.02
20 Aug21 Aug

Model vs market

Chicago Sky W win-0.7pp
AI
30%
Market
30.7%
Golden State Valkyries W win+0.7pp
AI
70%
Market
69.3%

"Market" is the average bookmaker price converted to an implied probability with the bookmaker's built-in margin removed, for a fair comparison against the AI's own probability estimate.

Box score

Chicago Sky W

PlayerMinPtsRebAstFG3PTFT
N. Cloud36:1717740/55/52/2
S. Taylor18:2214211/34/60/0
K. Cardoso35:14141044/120/06/11
C. Vandersloot28:4312152/42/62/2
A. Stevens28:234912/30/10/0
Bench (5)
PlayerMinPtsRebAstFG3PTFT
R. Banham17:017220/22/51/1
J. Sheldon16:133020/11/60/0
G. Jaquez13:152001/10/10/0
A. Coulibaly01:460000/00/00/0
E. Williams04:460000/00/00/0

Golden State Valkyries W

PlayerMinPtsRebAstFG3PTFT
V. Burton18:1611422/51/34/5
Zandalasini Cecilia12:166213/60/30/0
Williams Gabby13:352300/50/12/2
Thornton Kayla19:060200/20/00/0
K. Stokes16:040410/00/10/0
Bench (5)
PlayerMinPtsRebAstFG3PTFT
L. Amihere23:5616616/61/11/2
Salaun Janelle20:4013423/51/64/5
T. Hayes29:3610743/80/24/8
K. Chen28:397342/81/20/0
Charles Kaila17:525321/31/30/0

Match statistics

32%Field goal %42%
47%3-point %23%
69%Free throw %68%
31Rebounds38
19Assists17
4Steals4
4Blocks0
13Turnovers10
Personal fouls

Players to watch

Head-to-head

Last 4 meetings

0Chicago Sky W wins
4Golden State Valkyries W wins
274-337Points

League standings

#TeamPWLDiffWin%Form
1
Atlanta Dream W
372413+20765
2
Indiana Fever W
392514+22264
3
New York Liberty W
382315+11961
4
Washington Mystics W
372215-1960
5
Chicago Sky W
381523-9540
6
Toronto Tempo W
371126-23730
7
Connecticut Sun W
36927-28825
1
Minnesota Lynx W
38317+33782
2
Golden State Valkyries W
362511+21269
3
Las Vegas Aces W
392613+14367
4
Atlanta Dream W
372413+20765
5
Indiana Fever W
392514+22264
6
New York Liberty W
382315+11961
7
Washington Mystics W
372215-1960
8
Dallas Wings W
382216+10258
9
Portland Fire W
371522-16241
10
Chicago Sky W
381523-9540
11
Los Angeles Sparks W
371324-19335
12
Phoenix Mercury W
371324-13835
13
Toronto Tempo W
371126-23730
14
Connecticut Sun W
36927-28825
15
Seattle Storm W
38731-21018
1
Minnesota Lynx W
38317+33782
2
Golden State Valkyries W
362511+21269
3
Las Vegas Aces W
392613+14367
4
Dallas Wings W
382216+10258
5
Portland Fire W
371522-16241
6
Los Angeles Sparks W
371324-19335
7
Phoenix Mercury W
371324-13835
8
Seattle Storm W
38731-21018

Season comparison

78.1Points scored per game76.9
86.2Points allowed per game74.2
42.3%Field goal %45.4%
33%3-point %34.1%
74.7%Free throw %81.5%
37Rebounds per game33.2
20.6Assists per game19.2
16.7Turnovers per game11.3

Based on each team's last 20 and 20 finished games.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is likely to win Chicago Sky W vs Golden State Valkyries W?+

Our AI model favors Golden State Valkyries W to win, with a 70% probability (Chicago Sky W 30%).

What time does Chicago Sky W vs Golden State Valkyries W start?+

Tip-off is at Aug 21, 2026, 11:30 PM (your local time, based on your device).

What was the score by quarter in Chicago Sky W vs Golden State Valkyries W?+

Chicago Sky W: 17-21-11-24. Golden State Valkyries W: 12-14-25-19. Final: 73-70.