Chicago Sky vs Golden State Valkyries Picks and Prediction for Wednesday August 12 2026

The Chicago Sky will face the Golden State Valkyries on Wednesday night at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. Tipoff is scheduled for 10:00 PM ET, with USA Network providing coverage. Chicago enters the matchup at 12-21 overall and 4-12 on the road, while Golden State is 23-9 overall and 13-4 at home. The Valkyries are 9.5-point favorites, the total is set at 164.5, and Golden State is -500 on the moneyline while Chicago is +380. Bettors looking for more basketball analysis can also check out free WNBA picks.

Sky Looking for More Consistency

Chicago enters Wednesday at 12-21 overall and has lost two straight games. The Sky are 2-3 over their last five, with victories of 95-88 and 84-83 mixed between losses of 97-88, 90-86 and 106-101. Chicago has also struggled away from home with a 4-12 road record.

For the season, the Sky are averaging 88.2 points per game while allowing 90.2. Chicago is shooting 45% from the field and averaging 32.8 rebounds, 21.6 assists, 4.7 blocks and 7.2 steals per game.

The offensive numbers are solid, but the defensive side remains the concern. Chicago is allowing three more points per game than it scores, and the Sky have surrendered at least 88 points in four straight completed games. That creates a difficult setup against one of the league's strongest home teams.

Valkyries Continue to Roll

Golden State enters Wednesday at 23-9 overall and has won four consecutive games. The Valkyries have taken recent victories by scores of 84-78, 94-76, 92-81 and 96-79, with their only loss in the last five coming by a 91-89 score. They are also an excellent 13-4 at Chase Center.

The Valkyries are averaging 83.3 points per game while allowing only 77.1. Golden State is shooting 42% from the field and averaging 32.5 rebounds, 19.2 assists, 4.0 blocks and 7.6 steals per game.

Golden State's defense is the biggest statistical advantage in this matchup. The Valkyries allow 13.1 fewer points per game than Chicago and enter on a four-game winning streak. Chicago won the first meeting between these teams 69-63, but the current form strongly favors Golden State.

Chicago Sky vs Golden State Valkyries Picks and Prediction

Pick: Golden State Valkyries -9.5

Chicago owns the better scoring average, but Golden State has been far more consistent on both ends of the floor. The Valkyries are 23-9 overall, 13-4 at home and riding a four-game winning streak. Their defense allows only 77.1 points per game, while Chicago is giving up 90.2. That defensive gap is large enough to support the favorite even at this number. Take Golden State -9.5.

Pick: Over 164.5

Chicago's games have been producing plenty of offense recently, with four of its last five completed contests reaching at least 174 combined points. Golden State is the stronger defensive team, but the Valkyries have also scored at least 84 points in each game of their current four-game winning streak. If Chicago gets near its season scoring average, this number is reachable. Take the over 164.5.