The Golden State Valkyries and Minnesota Lynx meet Monday in WNBA action at the Target Center. Here’s a Lynx vs Valkyries Prediction. This article will include a Lynx vs Valkyries Pick.
Golden State Valkyries Betting Preview
The Golden State Valkyries look for a win after winning 15 of their last 19 games. The Valkyries have won 7 of their last 9 road games.
The Golden State Valkyries are averaging 82.5 points on 42.1 percent shooting and allowing 76.6 points on 42.7 percent shooting. Gabby Williams is averaging 14.4 points and 3.3 rebounds, while Janelle Salaun is averaging 13.1 points and 1.2 assists. Veronica Burton is the third double-digit scorer, and Tiffany Hayes is grabbing 2 rebounds. The Golden State Valkyries are shooting 34.5 percent from beyond the arc and 77.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Golden State Valkyries are allowing 34.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.6 rebounds per game.
Minnesota Lynx Betting Preview
The Minnesota Lynx look for a win after winning 25 of their last 30 games. The Minnesota Lynx have won 8 of their last 9 home games.
The Minnesota Lynx are averaging 92.2 points on 48.8 percent shooting and allowing 83.4 points on 43.2 percent shooting. Olivia Miles is averaging 20 points and 4.6 rebounds, while Napheesa Collier is averaging 19 points and 7.4 rebounds. Kayla McBride is the third double-digit scorer, and Natasha Howard is grabbing 7.8 rebounds. The Minnesota Lynx are shooting 39.5 percent from beyond the arc and 81.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Minnesota Lynx are allowing 32.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Minnesota Lynx will win
- The Valkyries have lost each of their last 12 games as road underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- The Lynx have won 14 of their last 15 games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Lynx have covered the spread in each of their last six games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Valkyries have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six road games against Western Conference opponents.
Why the Golden State Valkyries will win
- The Valkyries have won nine of their last 10 games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Lynx have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games as home favorites following a road win.
- The Valkyries have covered the spread in eight of their last 10 games against teams that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of the Lynx’s last 10 games at Target Center have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Valkyries’ last five games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Minnesota Lynx Player Facts
- Olivia Miles has recorded 15+ points and 5+ assists in three consecutive appearances- equal to the longest active streak of any player in the league.
- Natasha Howard ranks 1st in the league for points in the paint (450) this season.
Golden State Valkyries Player Facts
- Gabby Williams ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for steals per 36 minutes (2.4) this season.
- Janelle Salaün ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per 36 minutes (3.9) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Minnesota Lynx rank 1st for field goals made per game this season (34.4).
- The Minnesota Lynx have recorded the longest winning streak in the WNBA this season (6 games).
- The Golden State Valkyries rank 1st for opponent assists per game this season (18.3).
- The Golden State Valkyries rank 1st for opponent steals per game this season (5.8).
Lynx vs Valkyries Injury Report
Courtney Williams is out for the Lynx with a foot injury.
The Valkyries don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
Lynx vs Valkyries Prediction
I think highly of the Valkyries, but I’m not excited about how they’ve played in their last two games. Also, while I have the Lynx cruising to a WNBA title without much issue, I’ve faded them in recent games against good teams, and it hasn’t worked out. I’m done grabbing points with good opponents against the Lynx. This is comfortably the best team in the league, and they’re 9-0 SU against the Valkyries all-time. Even without Williams, the Lynx are stacked with killers. We also just saw the Lynx go into Golden State and win by double digits last week. The Lynx are elite. I’ll lay the small number.