Golden State Valkyries vs Minnesota Lynx Prediction 8/24/2026 Today’s WNBA Picks
Chris Ruffolo
Aug 17, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Dallas Wings forward Maddy Siegrist (20) shoots while defended by Golden State Valkyries forward Gabby Williams (1) in the fourth quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images
MATCHUP
Golden State Valkyries
Minnesota Lynx
Team Records
25-11
31-7
Spread
+4.5 -105
-4.5 -115
Moneyline
+170
-205
Total
Over 160.5 (-110)
Under 160.5 (-110)
Where
Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
When
Monday, August 24, 2026
Time
08:00 PM EDT
TV
USA Net
The Golden State Valkyries and the Minnesota Lynx meet Monday in WNBA action from the Target Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Golden State Valkyries vs. Minnesota Lynx prediction.
Matchup History
The Minnesota Lynx won the most recent meeting between these two teams by a final score of 77-66, making the Lynx 9-0 all time against the Golden State Valkyries.
Golden State Valkyries Recap
The Golden State Valkyries come into this game looking to shake off a 73-70 loss at the hands of the Chicago Sky last time out to sit at 25-11 this season. After this game, the Valkyries will head on the road again for a game against the Connecticut Sun.
Valkyries Drop Back-To-Back Games
Gabby Williams leads Golden State in scoring with 14.9 PPG along with 3.3 RPG and 2.2 APG while Veronica Burton has 12.2 PPG with a team-high 5.5 APG to lead Golden State in assists. Janelle Salaun has 13.2 PPG with 3.9 RPG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Golden State so far this season while Kayla Thornton’s chipped in 8.1 PPG with 5 RPG. Cecelia Zandalasini has 8.3 PPG while Kiah Stokes has a team-high 5.2 RPG.
Minnesota Lynx Recap
The Minnesota Lynx come into this game looking to add on to their 94-84 win over the Washington Mystics last time out to sit at 31-7 on the year. After this game, the Lynx will take on the Atlanta Dream in a matchup at home.
Lynx Win 6 Straight
Kayla McBride has 16.2 PPG along with 3.8 RPG while Olivia Miles has 18.7 PPG with 4.8 RPG and a team-high 5.6 APG to lead the Lynx in assists. Courtney Williams has 15.8 PPG with 5.7 RPG and 4.1 APG. Natasha Howard has 16.9 PPG with 8.1 RPG and 2.8 APG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Minnesota so far this season.
Golden State Valkyries @ Minnesota Lynx Betting Trends: August 24, 2026
Why the Minnesota Lynx will win
The Valkyries have lost each of their last 13 games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
The Lynx have won 16 of their last 17 games.
The Lynx have covered the spread in each of their last eight games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
The Valkyries have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
Why the Golden State Valkyries will win
The Valkyries have won four of their last five games as underdogs.
The Lynx have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five night games at Target Center.
The Valkyries have covered the spread in each of their last four road games against teams that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
Nine of the Lynx’s last 10 home games have gone OVER the total points line.
Seven of the Valkyries’ last eight games as underdogs following a road loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
Minnesota Lynx Player Facts
Kayla McBride has hit 2+ three-pointers in 21 consecutive appearances – longest active streak of any player in the league.
Napheesa Collier has recorded 15+ points and 5+ rebounds in 15 consecutive appearances – longest active streak of any player in the league.
Golden State Valkyries Player Facts
Veronica Burton has recorded at least 1 steal in 16 consecutive appearances – longest active streak of any player in the league.
Kiah Stokes has recorded 15 games with 1+ assists and zero turnovers this season – equal-most of any player in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
The Minnesota Lynx rank 1st for point differential per game this season (+8.9).
The Minnesota Lynx rank 1st for assists per game this season (21.9).
The Golden State Valkyries rank 14th for points per game this season (82.5).
The Golden State Valkyries rank 1st for opponent points per game this season (76.6).
Golden State Valkyries vs. Minnesota Lynx Prediction
I’m on the Lynx in this one. I get the case to be made for Golden State catching points, but the head-to-head dominance by the Lynx over Golden State is just too hard to ignore at this point and I just think until the Valkyries give us a reason to think that dominance is over, we just have to keep rolling with it. Give me Minnesota.
