Minnesota Lynx vs Golden State Valkyries Prediction 6/19/2026 Today’s WNBA Picks

The Minnesota Lynx and the Golden State Valkyries meet Friday in WNBA action from the Chase Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Minnesota Lynx vs. Golden State Valkyries prediction.

Matchup History

The Minnesota Lynx won the most recent meeting between these two teams back on June 4th, 2026, by a final score of 87-84, making them 7-0 all-time against the Valkyries.

Minnesota Lynx Recap

The Minnesota Lynx come into this game looking to add on to a 99-83 win over the Los Angeles Sparks last time out to sit at 12-3 this season. After this game, the Lynx will head home for the first leg of a home and home against the Washington Mystics.

Lynx Win 9 Of Last 10

Kayla McBride has 13.1 PPG along with 4.2 RPG while Olivia Miles has 17.2 PPG with 5 RPG and a team-high 6.4 APG to lead the Lynx in assists. Courtney Williams has 17.1 PPG with 5.4 RPG and 4.3 APG. Natasha Howard has 17.1 PPG with 7.6 RPG and 3.2 APG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Minnesota so far this season. 

Golden State Valkyries Recap

The Golden State Valkyries come into this game looking to add on to a 91-80 win over the Dallas Wings last time out to sit at 10-5 this season. After this game, the Valkyries will head on the road for a rematch against the Las Vegas Aces.

Valkyries Win 4 In A Row

Gabby Williams leads Golden State in scoring with 15.4 PPG along with 3.9 RPG and 2.3 APG while Veronica Burton has 14.7 PPG with a team-high 5.8 APG to lead Golden State in assists. Janelle Salaun has 13.7 PPG with 3.8 RPG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Golden State so far this season while Kayla Thornton’s chipped in 9.9 PPG with 5.4 RPG. 

Minnesota Lynx @ Golden State Valkyries Betting Trends: June 19, 2026

Why the Golden State Valkyries will win

• The Valkyries have won each of their last six night games at Chase Center.
• The Lynx have lost three of their last four games as road favorites following a road win.
• The Valkyries have covered the spread in each of their last six night games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
• The Lynx have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six road games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.

Why the Minnesota Lynx will win

• The Lynx have won each of their last eight night games.
• The Valkyries have lost each of their last 10 games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
• The Lynx have covered the spread in each of their last seven road games.
• The Valkyries have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six home games following a home win.

Total Points Facts

• Eight of the Lynx’s last nine night games against Western Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
• Six of the Valkyries’ last seven home games have gone OVER the total points line.

Golden State Valkyries Player Facts

• Kayla Thornton ranks 1st amongst qualified players for FT% (92.3%) this season.
• Veronica Burton has recorded 1+ threes, 1+ blocks and 1+ steals in three consecutive appearances – equal-longest active streak of any player in the league.

Minnesota Lynx Player Facts

• Kayla McBride has recorded four games with 3+ assists and zero turnovers this season – equal-most of any player in the league.
• Natasha Howard ranks 1st in the league for points in the paint (210) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Golden State Valkyries rank 1st for opponent points per game this season (78.4).
• The Golden State Valkyries rank T1st for opponent steals per game this season (5.4).
• The Minnesota Lynx rank 1st for points per game this season (93.1).
• The Minnesota Lynx rank 1st for point differential per game this season (+13.4).

Minnesota Lynx vs. Golden State Valkyries Prediction

I’m on the Lynx here. The Lynx have been spot proof for much of the season looking in the face of every situation they’ve been in and handled it in stride. The Valkyries are a tough out at home in one of the toughest environments in the WNBA, but I look for the Lynx to get the better of Golden State once again in this game. Give me the Lynx.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Minnesota -2.5