- Matchup: Minnesota Lynx vs Golden State Valkyries
- Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
- Venue: Chase Center, San Francisco, CA
- Broadcast: USA Network
- Odds/Point Spread: Minnesota favored by 2.5 points
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The Golden State Valkyries (25-9) go head-to-head with the Minnesota Lynx (29-7) at Chase Center this Wednesday. Minnesota enters the game as 2.5-point favorites, with the over/under set at 166.5 points.
In their previous encounter, the Minnesota Lynx triumphed over the Las Vegas Aces, ending the game with a score of 92-87. They achieved a field goal percentage of 50.0%, making 32 out of 64 shots, including 11 of 26 from beyond the arc. At the charity stripe, the Lynx excelled, converting 17 of 18 attempts for an impressive 94.4% success rate. On the boards, they gathered a total of 32 rebounds, with 7 being offensive. Minnesota also recorded 14 assists, forced 13 turnovers, and achieved 9 steals. Defensively, they allowed the Aces a shooting percentage of 44.9% from the field (31 of 69). Las Vegas managed 12 assists and 7 steals while securing 29 rebounds (12 offensive and 17 defensive) and blocking 2 shots. The Aces finished with an excellent free-throw rate of 88.9%, hitting 16 out of 18 shots, and had a three-point conversion rate of 32.1%, sinking 9 out of 28 attempts.
Olivia Miles stood out in this contest, scoring 23 points on 8 of 15 shooting while playing 34 minutes and grabbing 4 rebounds. She showcased her versatility with a shooting efficiency of 53.3% and contributed 8 assists.
The Minnesota Lynx enter this matchup with a stellar record of 29-7 for the season. They boast a three-point shooting percentage of 39.4% (336 of 852) and excel at the free-throw line with 80.8% accuracy. Averaging 92.6 points per game, they rank second in the league and maintain a field goal percentage of 48.4%. The Lynx average 12.5 turnovers and 18.4 personal fouls per game, while pulling down 34.8 rebounds. They have accumulated 788 assists for the season, placing them second in the league for ball distribution. On defense, they force an impressive 14.8 turnovers per game and allow 16.4 personal fouls. The Lynx rank 10th in the league for assists allowed, conceding 738 assists overall. They maintain an opponent field goal percentage of 43.5% (534 of 591), surrendering an average of 32.7 rebounds per game. Additionally, Minnesota allows 32.8% shooting from three-point range and ranks third in points allowed per game (83.8).
When the Golden State Valkyries last took the court, they secured a victory against the Dallas Wings, finishing the game at 78-70. They dominated the boards with 30 rebounds—22 defensive and 8 offensive—and forced 16 steals despite committing 13 turnovers. Dallas incurred 18 fouls, giving the Valkyries 14 opportunities at the free-throw line, where they converted 12 for an 85.7% rate. Golden State connected on 12 of 36 three-point attempts (33.3%). Overall, they shot 37.5% from the field, totaling 27 out of 72 attempts. The Valkyries allowed Dallas to shoot 44.8% (26 of 58) and finished with a disappointing 22.7% from beyond the arc, making just 5 out of 22 shots. On the glass, they permitted Dallas to grab 29 rebounds in total (7 offensive).
Gabby Williams was a key asset for the Valkyries, scoring 23 points on 8 of 20 shooting along with 7 rebounds, while also dishing out 3 assists during her 32 minutes on the floor.
Golden State boasts a solid record of 25-9 this season. They have amassed 2,835 points overall, averaging 83.4 points per game, while grabbing 32.4 rebounds per contest. The Valkyries commit 19.5 fouls per game and have a free-throw shooting percentage of 77.9%. Offensively, Golden State shoots 42.6% from the field, placing them 15th in the WNBA. They average 19.1 assists per contest (15th overall) and have a commendable turnover rate of 10.6 per game. Defensively, they lead the league by allowing only 76.7 points per game, forcing 13.7 turnovers while limiting opponents to a shooting percentage of 42.6% (2nd in the league). Their defense allows 33.6% shooting from three-point range (264 of 786) and concedes 75.5% from the free-throw line. They permit an average of 18.2 assists and 32.7 rebounds per game, ranking 1st and 6th in the WNBA, respectively.
Which team will prevail in this evening’s WNBA showdown against the spread?
Prediction: Back Golden State (+2.5)
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