Game Overview
| Attribute | Details |
| Matchup | Connecticut Sun (5–25) vs. Golden State Valkyries (15–15) |
| Tip-off Time | 7:00 PM PDT / 10:00 PM EDT |
| Venue | Chase Center, San Francisco, CA |
| Broadcast | KPIX+ 44 (Bay Area), NBC Sports Boston |
| Streaming | WNBA League Pass |
| Win Probability | Valkyries 87% – Sun 13% |
Team Form & Stats
| Team | PPG | RPG | APG | FG% | Last 5 Games |
| Sun | 75.1 | 31.3 | 17.0 | 40.2% | L–L–L–L–W |
| Valkyries | 77.7 | 36.1 | 18.2 | 40.1% | W–L–L–W–W |
Connecticut is coming off a four-game losing streak but stunned Golden State 96–64 in their last meeting on July 27, shooting 41.4% from deep.
Golden State is battling injuries (Kayla Thornton, Monique Billings out) but remains in playoff contention.
Tactical Preview
Key Matchups
| Matchup | Edge |
| Marina Mabrey vs. Veronica Burton | Mabrey (scoring) |
| Tina Charles vs. Temi Fagbenle | Even (rebounding & post play) |
| Aneesah Morrow vs. Janelle Salaun | Valkyries (defensive versatility) |
Connecticut Sun X-Factors
Marina Mabrey: Averaging 16.3 PPG in August; streaky but explosive
Tina Charles: Veteran anchor inside; 16.2 PPG, 5.9 RPG
Leila Lacan: Emerging playmaker with 48.3% FG
Golden State Valkyries X-Factors
Temi Fagbenle: Rim protector and rebounder
Janelle Salaun: Defensive glue and transition threat
Tiffany Hayes: Veteran scorer with clutch instincts
Golden State has the edge in depth, defense, and home-court advantage. But Connecticut’s recent blowout win and desperation to salvage their season make this a potential trap game. Expect a tighter contest than the odds suggest.
GAME ODDS
Connecticut Sun 157.5
Golden State Valkyries – 9
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, August 10, 2025
