The Minnesota Lynx are a perfect 8-0 against the Golden State Valkyries, but the V’s will look to break into the win column when they host the Lynx at Chase Center.
Sixth Player of the Year candidate Janelle Salaun captures the spotlight in my Lynx vs. Valkyries predictions and WNBA picks for Wednesday, Aug. 19
Lynx vs Valkyries prediction
Lynx vs Valkyries best bet: Janelle Salaun Over 10.5 points (-121)
Janelle Salaun is the favorite to win Sixth Player of the Year behind a league-leading 13 points per game off the bench for the Golden State Valkyries. She’s reached 11+ in 17 of 33 games, including four of her last seven.
Salaun has averaged 16.5 over her last four at Chase Center, posting 11+ three times. She has also found success against the Minnesota Lynx this season, posting 15 and 17 in two games.
Salaun is a 3-point specialist, averaging 2.5 triples on 39.6% shooting from beyond the arc. Minnesota’s defense is elite on the interior, and Salaun can attack the perimeter, where she takes 64.2% of her shots.
COVERS INTEL: The Lynx have surrendered the third-fewest PITP but the most 3PA to opponents. Golden State has attempted the most 3PA per game at 30.7, but they averaged a whopping 38.5 3PA across two matchups with Minnesota this season.
Lynx vs Valkyries same-game parlay
The Valkyries are shooting 37.4% from three at home and just 32.7% on the road. Salaun and Cecelia Zandalasini have reached their respective 3-point lines in every game against Minnesota this season. Zandalasini attempted 10+ triples in both matchups with the Lynx.
The V’s have the best home record in the W at 15-4, and they’re one of just three teams with a home point differential of +8 or better.
They’ve covered in three of four home matchups with Minnesota, and their 3-and-D excellence and home court advantage will give them the edge.
Lynx vs Valkyries SGP
- Janelle Salaun Over 1.5 threes
- Cecelia Zandalasini Over 1.5 threes
- Valkyries moneyline
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Lynx vs Valkyries player prop pick
Olivia Miles Over 1.5 threes (+100)
Over the last eight outings, Olivia Miles has averaged 2.8 triples per game on a blistering 48.9% shooting from downtown.
Golden State has allowed the fewest PITP per game (32.7), and Miles should lean more heavily into her 3-point shooting. She’s averaged 7.5 3PA against the Valkyries — her highest average against any team.
- Best bet: 27-31, -6.29 units
- SGP: 7-51, -15 units
- Player prop: 15-17, -4.23 units
Lynx vs Valkyries odds
- Spread: Lynx -2.5 | Valkyries +2.5
- Moneyline: Lynx -142 | Valkyries +120
- Over/Under: Over 163.5 | Under 163.5
Lynx vs Valkyries trend
The Valkyries are 15-4 SU at home. Find more WNBA betting trends.
How to watch Lynx vs Valkyries
| Location | Chase Center, San Francisco, CA |
| Date | Wednesday, August 19, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 10 p.m. ET |
| TV | USA Network |
Lynx vs Valkyries latest injuries
Lynx: No injuries to report.
Valkyries: Illana Rupert (Out).
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