Minnesota Lynx vs Golden State Valkyries WNBA Prediction, Tips, Odds for 9/17/2025

• Matchup: Minnesota Lynx vs Golden State Valkyries
• Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2025
• Venue: SAP Center, San Jose, CA
• Broadcast: ESPN

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The Minnesota Lynx (34-10) are set to face the Golden State Valkyries (23-21) at the SAP Center in San Jose on Wednesday for Game 2 of their playoff series. The Lynx currently lead the series 1-0 and enter the game as favorites, holding a 10.5-point advantage with a total set at 151.5.

In Game 1, the Lynx dominated the floor, defeating the Valkyries with a score of 101-72. Minnesota showcased an impressive 51.5% shooting accuracy (35 out of 68) and made 10 out of 24 three-point attempts. From the free-throw line, they converted 21 of 24, achieving an impressive 87.5% success rate. The Lynx also excelled on the boards, securing 36 rebounds, including 9 offensive boards, alongside 25 assists. They forced 16 turnovers and racked up 13 steals. On the defensive end, Minnesota limited the Valkyries to a shooting percentage of 33.9% (20 out of 59).

Napheesa Collier was a standout performer, achieving 20 points on 7 of 11 shooting, contributing 6 rebounds and 2 assists in her 26 minutes of play.

The Minnesota Lynx come into this game with a stellar record of 34-10. The team averages an impressive 86.1 points per game, leading the league, while shooting 47.2% from the field. They also excel beyond the arc, with a 37.8% success rate (422 of 1,116), and maintain a solid 76.0% free-throw percentage. Furthermore, Minnesota averages 34.2 rebounds and has dished out 1,026 assists this season, ranking first in the WNBA for passes. They average 12.1 turnovers and 16.0 personal fouls per game. Defensively, the Lynx force 14.0 turnovers and allow oppositions a field goal percentage of 42.3% (617 of 720), while also limiting their opponents to 33.3 rebounds per game. They rank first in assists allowed with 828 this season and second in points per game allowed (76.7).

During Game 1, the Valkyries collected 23 defensive and 15 offensive rebounds for a total of 38. They struggled with ball security, turning it over 20 times, but managed to secure 14 steals. The Lynx committed 12 personal fouls, which allowed the Valkyries 27 free throws, converting 23 for an 85.2% success rate. Golden State shot 29.0% from three-point range, hitting 9 of 31 attempts. In total, they finished with a 33.9% field goal percentage, making 20 of 59 shots. Conversely, the Lynx’s strong shooting led to a 51.5% field goal rate against them, with Minnesota making 35 of 68 tries.

Veronica Burton emerged as a key player for the Valkyries, scoring 14 points in 34 minutes while grabbing 5 rebounds and dishing out 7 assists despite hitting only 3 of 13 shots (23.1%).

The Golden State Valkyries hold a record of 23-21 this season, scoring a total of 3,420 points (averaging 77.7 points per game) and grabbing 35.3 rebounds per game. They commit an average of 17.5 personal fouls, converting 81.5% from the charity stripe. Offensively, they rank 13th in the league with a shooting percentage of 40.7% and average 18.5 assists per game (ranking 12th in the WNBA), while turning the ball over 12.9 times. Defensively, Golden State ranks first in points per game allowed (76.3), allowing 19.2 assists and 33.3 rebounds per game, placing them 3rd and 5th respectively in the league. They limit opponents to a 31.7% shooting percentage from three-point range and allow a free-throw percentage of 78.6%. The Valkyries force 11.9 turnovers per game and restrict teams to a 40.5% field goal percentage, ranking first overall.

What’s the prediction for tonight’s parlay?

Expert’s Pick: Back Golden State (+10.5 and under 151.5 total points)