The Golden State Valkyries and Minnesota Lynx meet Thursday 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 recently lost to the Lynx and Storm. The Valkyries have won 9 of their last 14 games.
The Golden State Valkyries are averaging 78.6 points on 41.1 percent shooting and allowing 76.5 points on 40.4 percent shooting. Kayla Thornton is averaging 14 points and 7 rebounds, while Tiffany Hayes is averaging 11.7 points and 3 assists. Cecilia Zandalasini is the third double-digit scorer and Veronica Burton is grabbing 4.5 rebounds. The Golden State Valkyries are shooting 33.1 percent from beyond the arc and 81.6 percent from the free throw line. The Golden State Valkyries allowing 31.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.2 rebounds per game.
Minnesota Lynx Betting Preview
The Minnesota Lynx recently beat the Valkyries and lost to the Fever. The Minnesota Lynx have won 11 of their last 16 games.
The Minnesota Lynx are averaging 87 points on 47.6 percent shooting and allowing 77.2 points on 42.6 percent shooting. Napheesa Collier is averaging 23.1 points and 7.5 rebounds, while Kayla McBride is averaging 14.9 points and 2.3 rebounds. Courtney Williams is the third double-digit scorer and DiJonai Carrington is dishing 1.1 assists. The Minnesota Lynx are shooting 38.4 percent from beyond the arc and 76.4 percent from the free throw line. The Minnesota Lynx are allowing 33.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34 rebounds per game.
Golden State Valkyries @ Minnesota Lynx Betting Trends: September 11, 2025
Why the Minnesota Lynx will win
- The Lynx have won each of their last 14 games after losing as favorites.
- The Valkyries have lost each of their last eight games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Lynx have covered the spread in eight of their last nine home games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Valkyries have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
Why the Golden State Valkyries will win
- The Valkyries have won four of their last six games as underdogs following a road loss.
- The Lynx have lost three of their last four games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Lynx have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Valkyries have covered the spread in four of their last five road games.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Lynx’s last eight games as favorites following a road loss have gone OVER the total points line.
- Eleven of the Valkyries’ last 13 night games against Western Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Minnesota Lynx rank 1st for points per game this season (86.3).
- The Minnesota Lynx rank 1st for point differential per game this season (+9.2).
- The Golden State Valkyries rank 1st for opponent points per game this season (76.4).
- The Golden State Valkyries rank 12th for assists per game this season (18.6).
Lynx vs Valkyries Injury Report
The Lynx will be without DiJonai Carrington due to a shoulder injury. Napheesa Collier is questionable due to rest.
The Valkyries will be without Kayla Thornton and Tiffany Hayes.
Lynx vs Valkyries Prediction
The Lynx are going to be favored for obvious reasons, as they’re the best team in the league at home. The Lynx have also won all 3 games against the Valkyries this season. However, the Lynx have nothing to play for with the best record in the league wrapped up. There’s also a chance the Lynx could be down Carrington and Collier. The Valkyries will get the sixth seed with a win here, or fall to the eighth seed with a loss. This is a big game for the Valkyries, and I expect them to treat it as such. The Valkyries have also covered 6 of their last 7 games. Give me the points.