In the upcoming WNBA game, scheduled for August 30 at 7:00PM ET: If the Golden State Valkyries win, the market will resolve to "Golden State Valkyries". If the Portland Fire win, the market will resolve to "Portland Fire". If the game is postponed, this market will remain open until the game has been completed. If the game is canceled entirely, with no make-up game, this market will resolve 50-50. The result will be determined based on the final score including any overtime periods.
Golden State Valkyries (28-11) enter the August 30 matchup against the Portland Fire (16-23) as clear favorites, riding a three-game win streak that includes road victories over Minnesota, Connecticut, and New York. The Valkyries rank second in the Western Conference and lead the league in defensive efficiency, allowing just 75.6 points per game. However, they will be short-handed after Gabby Williams, Janelle Salaün, and Cecilia Zandalasini departed for the FIBA World Cup break. Portland, already eliminated from playoff contention, snapped a losing streak with a 101-83 home win over Atlanta on August 29 behind Carla Leite’s 26 points. The teams split their prior two meetings, with Golden State prevailing 95-77 in June, but the Fire’s home-court edge and recent offensive surge could narrow the gap against a depleted opponent.