Valkyries vs Lynx Prediction 8-19-26 WNBA Picks

The Minnesota Lynx and Golden State Valkyries meet Wednesday in WNBA action at the Chase Center. Here’s a Valkyries vs Lynx Prediction. This article will include a Valkyries vs Lynx Pick.

Minnesota Lynx Betting Preview

The Minnesota Lynx look for a win after winning 23 of their last 28 games. The Minnesota Lynx have won 6 straight road games.

The Minnesota Lynx are averaging 92.6 points on 48.5 percent shooting and allowing 83.8 points on 43.5 percent shooting. Olivia Miles is averaging 19.9 points and 4.6 rebounds, while Napheesa Collier is averaging 19.1 points and 7.3 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 80.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Minnesota Lynx are allowing 32.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.8 rebounds per game.

Golden State Valkyries Betting Preview

The Golden State Valkyries look for a win after winning 15 of their last 17 games. The Valkyries have won 8 of their last 9 home games.

The Golden State Valkyries are averaging 83.4 points on 42.6 percent shooting and allowing 76.7 points on 42.6 percent shooting. Gabby Williams is averaging 14.9 points and 3.3 rebounds, while Janelle Salaun is averaging 13 points and 1.1 assists. Veronica Burton is the third double-digit scorer, and Kayla Thornton is grabbing 4.9 rebounds. The Golden State Valkyries are shooting 35.2 percent from beyond the arc and 77.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Golden State Valkyries are allowing 33.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.4 rebounds per game.

Why the Golden State Valkyries will win

• The Valkyries have won each of their last four games as underdogs.
• The Valkyries have covered the spread in eight of their last nine night games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
• The Lynx have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five night games against Western Conference opponents.

Why the Minnesota Lynx will win

• The Lynx have won 14 of their last 15 games.
• The Valkyries have lost 17 of their last 18 games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
• The Lynx have covered the spread in each of their last four games against teams that held a winning record.
• The Valkyries have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games as home underdogs against Western Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Five of the Lynx’s last six road games against Western Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Each of the Valkyries’ last three games have gone UNDER the total points line.

Golden State Valkyries Player Facts

• Janelle Salaün ranks 1st amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per 36 minutes (4.0) this season.
• Gabby Williams has recorded 3+ steals + blocks in each of her last two games- equal to the longest active streak of any player in the league.

Minnesota Lynx Player Facts

• Courtney Williams ranks T2nd in the league for fast break points (100) this season.
• Olivia Miles ranks 2nd in the league for plus-minus (+282) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Golden State Valkyries rank 1st for turnovers per game this season (11.5).
• The Golden State Valkyries rank 1st for three-point field goals made per game this season (10.8).
• The Minnesota Lynx rank 1st for three-point percentage this season (39.5%).
• The Minnesota Lynx rank 1st for field goals made per game this season (34.5).

Valkyries vs Lynx Injury Report

Injury reports for neither team were submitted at the time of this writing.

Valkyries vs Lynx Prediction

I’ve pegged the Lynx as the team that should cruise to a WNBA title. This team is stacked and rolling at both ends of the floor. The Lynx should be favored. However, there’s something about the Valkyries as home dogs that’s appealing to me, as they’re a feisty bunch that has the best crowd in the league. This feels like a spot where the Valkyries are going to get up and eager to make a statement. The two meetings already were decided by an average of 4.5 points. If you include the meeting back in september and, the average margin of victory is 3.3 points. The Valkyries are capable of stealing this one and convincing themselves they’re legit title contenders. I’ll grab the bucket in what should be a tight game.