- Matchup: Golden State Valkyries vs Minnesota Lynx
- Date: Monday, August 24, 2026
- Venue: Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
- Broadcast: USA Network
- Betting Odds/Point Spread: Golden State (+6.5)
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The Minnesota Lynx (31-7) will face the Golden State Valkyries (25-11) at Target Center this coming Monday. The current odds place Minnesota as 6.5-point favorites, with an over/under set at 160.5.
In their previous outing, the Golden State Valkyries faced the Chicago Sky but fell short, losing 73-70. In that game, Golden State recorded a 35.7% field goal percentage (25 out of 70) and managed to sink 5 of their 22 three-point attempts. At the charity stripe, they converted 15 out of 22 for a free throw percentage of 68.2%. The Valkyries secured 38 rebounds, of which 6 were offensive, and tallied 17 assists while forcing 13 turnovers from the opposition and making 4 steals. Defensively, they held the Sky to a shooting percentage of 39.3% (24 of 61). Chicago also had 31 rebounds (2 offensive, 29 defensive) and blocked 4 shots. The Sky wrapped up the game with a free throw rate of 68.8%, successfully making 11 of 16 attempts, and connected on 14 of 30 three-point tries.
Key player Laeticia Amihere shone in this game, finishing with 16 points on a perfect 7-for-7 shooting and contributing 6 rebounds in 24 minutes on the court, along with 1 assist.
The Golden State Valkyries bring a 25-11 record into this matchup. They average 82.5 points per game (ranked 13th in the league) with a shooting percentage of 42.1% from the floor. The Valkyries have a three-point shooting rate of 34.5% (380 of 1,103) and a free throw success rate of 77.6%. As a team, they grab an average of 32.6 rebounds per game and boast a total of 683 assists this season, ranking 15th in the WNBA for assists. They commit an average of 10.5 turnovers per game and 19.4 fouls. Defensively, the Valkyries force an average of 13.7 turnovers from their opponents and allow 76.6 points per game (the best in the league). Their defense holds opponents to a shooting percentage of 42.7% (960 of 2,248) and allows 32.6 rebounds per game, ranking top in assists allowed with a total of 658 this season. Opponents are hitting 34.1% of their three-point attempts against them.
Recently, the Minnesota Lynx scored a victory against the Washington Mystics, finishing 94-84. In this game, the Lynx collected 20 defensive rebounds and 6 offensive rebounds, totaling 26. They committed 6 turnovers and recorded 9 steals. The Mystics faced 9 fouls that sent the Lynx to the free-throw line 10 times, where they converted 9 for a 90.0% success rate. From beyond the arc, Minnesota made 11 of 27 attempts (40.7%), while shooting 37 of 70 from the field (52.9%). The Lynx allowed the Mystics to shoot 30 of 66 (45.5%) and permitted them to make 7 of 21 from the three-point line, along with shooting 17 of 23 at the free-throw line (73.9%). In terms of rebounding, Minnesota allowed Washington a total of 36 rebounds, including 13 on the offensive end.
Olivia Miles played a pivotal role for the Lynx, scoring 24 points on 10 of 22 shooting (45.5% field goal percentage), and adding 3 rebounds and 7 assists during her 29 minutes on the court.
Minnesota’s season record stands at 31-7. The Lynx average 18.4 fouls per game and excel at the free-throw line with an 81.1% success rate. They lead the league with 21.9 assists per game and commit about 12.3 turnovers per contest. The Lynx have scored a total of 3,505 points this season, averaging 92.2 points per game, while securing 34.4 rebounds per game. Offensively, Minnesota ranks second in the league with a 48.6% shooting rate. On the defensive end, they rank third in points allowed per game with 83.4 and allow 20.4 assists and 32.8 rebounds per game, holding an 8th and 6th position respectively in the league. Minnesota’s defense concedes 32.3% on three-point shots (340 of 1,052), while opponents convert 79.0% of their free-throw attempts. They force an average of 14.6 turnovers per game and allow teams to shoot 43.2% from the field, ranking third in that category.
Who will cover the spread in tonight’s WNBA clash?
Prediction: Take Golden State (+6.5)
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