On Tuesday 18 August 2026, Golden State Valkyries play Dallas Wings in the WNBA. Our model likes 5 bets here. The one it likes most is Dallas Wings +18.5 on the Line, priced at -714 when we wrote this. Here is the thinking behind each pick, in plain English.
Dallas Wings +18.5 on the Line (-714)
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Golden State Valkyries play Dallas Wings in the WNBA on Tuesday 18 August 2026. The bet we are looking at is Dallas Wings +18.5 on the Line. That is a points handicap bet. The number next to the team is the handicap, and that team's score is adjusted by it before the bet is settled. It was priced at -714 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $11.40 if it lands. It is on at Chase Center in Golden State. This is an alternate line, so it is not the main number on the board and the price moves with it. The bookmakers have this as a clear favourite. Our model leans this way without loving it. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.
Under 165.5 Total Points (-149)
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As the Golden State Valkyries take on the Dallas Wings at the Chase Center, expect a battle where defense reigns supreme. Both squads have shown a penchant for slowing the pace, which is crucial in a matchup like this. The Valkyries thrive on a methodical offense that values ball control, while the Wings have tightened their defensive schemes, making scoring a grind. Our model anticipates this contest to be a low-scoring affair, projecting around 159.8 total points. With both teams employing strategies aimed at minimizing fast-break opportunities, the game will likely unfold at a deliberate tempo. As they jockey for position in the playoff race, expect tension to mount, leading to fewer clean looks and ultimately keeping the score under that 165.5 mark. In a game where every possession counts, betting on the under feels like a savvy move. It was priced at -149 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $16.70 if it lands. This is an alternate line, so it is not the main number on the board and the price moves with it. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Our model leans this way without loving it. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.
Jessica Shepard Over 13.5 Rebounds and Assists (-179)
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Golden State Valkyries play Dallas Wings in the WNBA on Tuesday 18 August 2026. The bet we are looking at is Jessica Shepard Over 13.5 Rebounds and Assists. That is a player rebounds and assists combined bet. It was priced at -179 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $15.60 if it lands. It is on at Chase Center in Golden State. This is an alternate line, so it is not the main number on the board and the price moves with it. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Our model leans this way without loving it. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.
Veronica Burton Under 20.5 Points and Assists (-110)
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Golden State Valkyries play Dallas Wings in the WNBA on Tuesday 18 August 2026. The bet we are looking at is Veronica Burton Under 20.5 Points and Assists. That is a player points and assists combined bet. It was priced at -110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.10 if it lands. It is on at Chase Center in Golden State. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.
Odds available at FanDuel at time of publishing
Golden State Valkyries play Dallas Wings in the WNBA on Tuesday 18 August 2026. The bet we are looking at is Gabby Williams Over 1.5 Assists. That is a player assists bet. It was priced at -250 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $14 if it lands. It is on at Chase Center in Golden State. This is an alternate line, so it is not the main number on the board and the price moves with it. The bookmakers have this as a clear favourite. Our model leans this way without loving it. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.
That is how our model reads Golden State Valkyries v Dallas Wings. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back anything. And if a game does not feel right to you, the strongest move is to skip it -- there is another one tomorrow.
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