Sparks vs. Valkyries odds, tips and betting trends - 6/9/2025
Sparks vs. Valkyries odds, tips and betting trends - 6/9/2025
The Golden State Valkyries (3-5) will attempt to end a three-game road slide when squaring off against the Los Angeles Sparks (3-6) on Monday, June 9, 2025 at Crypto.com Arena, airing at 10 p.m. ET on SportsNet LA, KPIX+, and KMAX 31.
In its most recent game, Los Angeles won on the road over Dallas, 93-79. Its top scorers were Azura Stevens (21 PTS, 2 STL, 3 BLK, 72.7 FG%, 5-8 from 3PT) and Dearica Hamby (20 PTS, 66.7 FG%). In its most recent game, Golden State won at home over Las Vegas 95-68, with Kayla Thornton (22 PTS, 11 REB, 2 STL, 50.0 FG%, 4-8 from 3PT) and Cecilia Zandalasini (18 PTS, 55.6 FG%, 3-4 from 3PT) the standout performers.
Get ready for this matchup with what you need to know about Monday's WNBA action.
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Los Angeles Sparks vs. Golden State Valkyries odds and betting lines
WNBA odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Sunday at 2:05 p.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.
Spread: Sparks (-5.5)
Sparks (-5.5) Over/under: 161.5
161.5 Favorite: Sparks (-235, bet $235 to win $100)
Sparks (-235, bet $235 to win $100) Underdog: Valkyries (+195, bet $100 to win $195)
Sparks moneyline insights
The Sparks have won 50% of the games this season when they were the moneyline favorite (3-3).
Los Angeles has played as a moneyline favorite of -235 or shorter in only two games this season and it split 1-1.
Based on this contest's moneyline, the Sparks' implied win probability is 70.1%.
Los Angeles' games this season have gone over this contest's total of 161.5 points seven times.
Sparks contests this year have an average point total of 163.9, 2.4 more points than this matchup's over/under.
Valkyries moneyline insights
The Valkyries have won three of the eight games they've played as underdogs this season.
Los Angeles is 2-5 this season when entering a game as the underdog by +195 or more on the moneyline.
The oddsmakers' moneyline implies a 33.9% chance of a victory for the Valkyries.
The Valkyries have combined with their opponent to score more than 161.5 points in three of eight games this season.
The average over/under for Golden State's contests this season is 161.5, which equals this game's point total.
Sparks vs. Valkyries: Game time and info
Game day: Monday, June 9, 2025
Monday, June 9, 2025 Game time: 10 p.m. ET
10 p.m. ET Stadium: Crypto.com Arena
Crypto.com Arena TV channel: SportsNet LA, KPIX+, and KMAX 31
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