The Golden State Valkyries (6-3) and Minnesota Lynx (7-2) meet in the WNBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 9:00 p.m. ET at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn. The game will be broadcast live on Amazon Prime Video.
The Lynx are favored by -2.5 on the spread, with the over/under set at 164.5 (-110o/ -110u). The Lynx are a -152 favorite to win outright, while the Valkyries are +124 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Valkyries vs. Lynx predictions and WNBA picks.
Valkyries vs. Lynx Odds, Pick
| Valkyries Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+2.5 -104 | 164.5 -110o / -110u | +124 |
| Lynx Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-2.5 -118 | 164.5 -110o / -110u | -152 |
- Valkyries vs. Lynx Spread: -Valkyries +2.5 (-104), Lynx -2.5 (-118)
- Valkyries vs. Lynx Over/Under: 164.5 (-110o / -110u)
- Valkyries vs. Lynx Moneyline: Valkyries +124, Lynx -152
- Valkyries vs. Lynx Best Bet: Valkyries +2.5 (-104)
Valkyries vs. Lynx Kalshi Odds
Valkyries vs. Lynx Preview
This will be the first time these teams face each other after the first round of the 2025 playoffs, when the Lynx eliminated the Valkyries 2-0 with a thrilling 75-74 victory in the second game.
Golden State has improved a lot since then, adding forward Gabby Williams (14.2 points per game) in the mix. They are 6-3 this season, tied with the current champions, Las Vegas Aces, for second place in the Western Conference and just one game behind Minnesota.
The Valkyries are deadly beyond the arc, leading the WNBA in 3-point shooting percentage at 39.0% and ranking second in plus/minus at 7.4, trailing only the Lynx (12.0).
So this will be a top-level matchup, given both teams' current form, with Minnesota on a five-game winning streak.
However, there's a great angle provided by our Bet Labs' Sharp Action system, which recommends backing the visitors against the spread.
As competitive as the Valkyries are this season, they could also take advantage of the fact that the Lynx, although sporting a terrific 7-2 record, are only 2-2 at home this season.
Valkyries vs. Lynx Prediction
This system suggests fading the public by identifying WNBA sides with notable line movement against public interest (spread % <40%, line drops by 1–14 points).
These plays are usually driven by smart money, and the system isolates sharp-backed sides in regular-season play.
Best Bet: Valkyries +2.5 (-104, FanDuel)
