Minnesota Lynx vs Golden State Valkyries, WNBA 2026, Today Match Prediction
Minnesota Lynx
Golden State Valkyries
Can Minnesota Lynx topple Golden State Valkyries?
- Minnesota Lynx average 100.0% home wins with 82.1 points per game.
- Golden State Valkyries Averages 71.3 points per game.
- In the last five matches Minnesota Lynx have won 5 lost 0, Golden State Valkyries has won 3 lost 2.
Minnesota Lynx to win and cover the spread (-6.5).
| Tournament: | WNBA 2026 |
| Live Streaming: | Ai Score |
| Venue: | Target Center |
| Tip Off: | 05:30:00 |
Minnesota Lynx vs Golden State Valkyries Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.38 | 2.95 |
Minnesota Lynx vs Golden State Valkyries Match Prediction & Analysis
Minnesota Lynx host Golden State Valkyries on August 25 in a highly anticipated matchup. Minnesota enters with the league’s best record and recently defeated Golden State 77-66. The Valkyries will look to respond after that loss, but Minnesota’s offensive depth, defensive strength and home advantage make them the favourites.
The Minnesota Lynx rank 1st in the Western Conference with 31 wins and 7 losses, while Golden State Valkyries rank 2nd in the Western with 25 wins and 11 losses.
In the last five match, Minnesota Lynx won 5 lost 0, Golden State Valkyries won 0, lost 5.
Minnesota Lynx vs Golden State Valkyries Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olivia Miles | 20.0 | 4.6 | 6.2 | 1.3/0.7 |
| Laeticia Amihere | 3.5 | 3.3 | 1.0 | 0.4/0.5 |
Teams Preview
Minnesota Lynx Preview
The Minnesota Lynx secured a 94-84 victory over the Washington Mystics, extending their winning streak to six games and improving to 31-7.
Olivia Miles set the tone, scoring 24 points, 3 rebounds, 7 assists, Courtney Monae Willilams added 13 points, 8 assists, 6 rebounds. Kayla McBride put up 18 points, 3 assists. Natasha Howard defended the paint with 21 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists.
Offensively, the Minnesota Lynx scored 52.9% from the field goal, including 40.7% from the three-point line and 90.0% from the free throw line. Defensively, they fell short on the board 36-26, with 9 steals, 6 blocks.
Minnesota Lynx will carry strong momentum into their upcoming game after extending their winning streak with a 94-84 victory over Washington Mystics. Their offensive depth and defensive consistency, especially without Napheesa Collier, will boost confidence. Washington, meanwhile, must improve ball security and defensive execution after conceding 94 points.
Golden State Valkyries Preview
The Golden State Valkyries suffered a narrow 73-70 defeat to the Chicago Sky, despite fighting back from a 21-point deficit.
Laeticia Amihere came up big offensively, contributing 16 points, 6 rebounds, while teammate Janela Salaun added 3 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists. Veronica Burton with 11 points, 2 assists, 4 rebounds. Tiffany Hayes defended the paint with 7 rebounds, 10 points, 4 assists.
Offensively, the Golden State Valkyries shot 35.7% from the field including 22.7% from deep. They capitalized on opportunities at the line, dropping 68.2%, with 17 assists. On the defensive end they outrebounded 38-31, with 4 steals.
The Golden State Valkyries will enter their upcoming matchup against the Minnesota Lynx with added urgency after the narrow 73-70 loss to Chicago. Their comeback from 21 points down showed resilience, but they must improve their shooting and late-game execution. Facing Minnesota on the road will demand greater consistency.
Minnesota Lynx vs Golden State Valkyries Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Olivia Miles |
| SG | Courtney Monae Williams |
| SF | Kayla McBride |
| PF | Nia Coffey |
| C | Natasha Howard |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Tiffany Hayes |
| SG | Laeticia Amihere |
| SF | Janelle Salaun |
| PF | Kaila Charles |
| C | Kiah Stokes |
MINNESOTA LYNX vs GOLDEN STATE VALKYRIES
Winning PredictionMinnesota Lynx are expected to have the edge thanks to their strong record, home-court advantage and recent success against Golden State. The Valkyries’ defensive intensity could keep the game competitive, but Minnesota’s depth and offensive consistency should help them pull away in the closing stages. We are backing the Minnesota Lynx to win.
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