Valkyries vs Sparks WNBA Pick: Cali Teams Clash in Need of a Win (May 23)

• Golden State earned their first franchise win, defeating the Mystics 76-74.
• The Sparks dropped to 1-2 following their 89-86 defeat against the Mercury.
• These two teams last faced off in the opener that Los Angeles won 84-67.

The 2025 WNBA season is underway with some intriguing matchups taking place. In our Valkyries vs Sparks pick, the California teams get set to face off for an early-season rematch.

Valkyries Hoping to Build on First Win

It didn’t take long for Golden State to earn their first win in franchise history. After losing the opener to LA, the Valkyries delighted their home crowd with an exciting 2-point victory over the 2-0 Mystics. 2022 1st-round pick Veronica Burton stuffed the stat sheet, finishing with 22 pts, 9 rbds, 5 asts, and 2 stls. Veteran Kayla Thornton was +19 in the win, playing a crucial role.

Sparks Seek a Return to the Win Column

After dominating Golden State in their opener, the Sparks lost to a pair of title contenders, the Lynx and Mercury. LA’s new roster is still meshing, but they’ll be hungrily seeking a bounce back win against the same Valkyries team they beat once before. Kelsey Plum dominated Golden State in the opener, and will likely play a very large role in LA’s hopes of winning again.

Golden State Valkyries vs Los Angeles Sparks Pick

The Sparks won by 17 points in the opener against the Valkyries on the road. At home, they should be able to win even more confidently. That being said, Golden State’s momentum and LA’s recent losses can’t be overlooked. I don’t think the Valkyries will win this game, but it wouldn’t be surprising to see it closer than the opener was. Take the Sparks to win outright.

Pick Los Angeles Sparks -550

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