The Minnesota Lynx and Golden State Valkyries meet Wednesday in WNBA First Round Game 2 at the SAP 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 to advance to the second round with a sweep. The Minnesota Lynx have won 13 of their last 18 games.
The Minnesota Lynx are averaging 101 points on 51.5 percent shooting and allowing 72 points on 33.9 percent shooting. Napheesa Collier is averaging 20 points and 6 rebounds, while Natisha Hiedeman is averaging 18 points and 3 rebounds. Kayla McBride is the third double-digit scorer and Jessica Shepard is dishing 4 assists. The Minnesota Lynx are shooting 41.7 percent from beyond the arc and 87.5 percent from the free throw line. The Minnesota Lynx are allowing 29 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36 rebounds per game.
Golden State Valkyries Betting Preview
The Golden State Valkyries need a win to force a game 3 on Friday. The Valkyries have lost 4 straight games.
The Golden State Valkyries are averaging 72 points on 33.9 percent shooting and allowing 101 points on 51.5 percent shooting. Cecilia Zandalasini is averaging 14 points and 4 rebounds, while Veronica Burton is averaging 14 points and 7 assists. Janelle Salaun is the third double-digit scorer and Temi Fagbenle is grabbing 3 rebounds. The Golden State Valkyries are shooting 29 percent from beyond the arc and 85.2 percent from the free throw line. The Golden State Valkyries allowing 41.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 26 rebounds per game.
Minnesota Lynx @ Golden State Valkyries Betting Trends: September 17, 2025
Why the Golden State Valkyries will win
- The home team has won seven of the Valkyries’ last eight games.
- The Lynx have lost three of their last four games as road favorites following a home win.
- The Lynx have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six road games against teams that held a winning record.
- The home team has covered the spread in five of the Lynx’s last six games.
Why the Minnesota Lynx will win
- The Valkyries have lost each of their last 10 games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Lynx have won each of their last six playoff games as road favorites.
- The Valkyries have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Lynx have covered the spread in each of their last five playoff games as road favorites.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Lynx’s last six games as favorites following a home win have gone OVER the total points line.
- Twelve of the Valkyries’ last 14 night games against Western Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Golden State Valkyries Player Facts
- Veronica Burton leads all Golden State Valkyries players for assists per 36 minutes (7.4) this season.
- Kaila Charles leads all Golden State Valkyries players for steals per 36 minutes (1.6) this season.
Minnesota Lynx Player Facts
- Napheesa Collier ranks 1st amongst qualified Forwards for points per game (22.9) this season.
- Courtney Williams ranks 1st amongst qualified Guards for assists per game (6.2) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Golden State Valkyries rank 1st for opponent points per game this season (76.3).
- The Golden State Valkyries rank 12th for assists per game this season (18.5).
- The Minnesota Lynx rank 1st for points per game this season (86.1).
- The Minnesota Lynx rank 1st for point differential per game this season (+9.4).
Valkyries vs Lynx Injury Report
The Valkyries will be without Kayla Thornton and Tiffany Hayes.
The Lynx don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
Valkyries vs Lynx Prediction
This will be the fourth time in 11 days where the Valkyries and Lynx play, so you’d think it will be competitive. There’s familiarity here. The problem is, the Lynx made light work of the Valkyries in game 1, and smoked them in the regular season finale as well. The Valkyries are clearly missing Thornton and Hayes, and they have issues at times finding consistent offense.
Also, this isn’t even a real home game for the Valkyries with it being in San Jose. The Valkyries have been a scrappy, competitive team all year, but not having that hostile home crowd will be a bummer. This feels like the Valkyries are a little out of their league for this one. Give me the Lynx in a blowout.