The Minnesota Lynx host the Golden State Valkyries as the teams face off for the fourth and final time this season.
The Lynx look to complete the sweep and win a 10th straight matchup with the V’s at Target Center on Monday, Aug. 24, behind strong play from Olivia Miles and Napheesa Collier.
Read on in my Valkyries vs. Lynx predictions and free WNBA picks to see why I’m taking Collier to facilitate and Miles to score as the Lynx cover a 6.5-point spread as home favorites.
Valkyries vs Lynx prediction
Valkyries vs Lynx best bet: Napheesa Collier Over 2.5 assists -153
Napheesa Collier has carried the Minnesota Lynx's offensive load on the road this season, but she’s been more involved as a playmaker at home.
Collier has averaged 4.4 assists at home and just 1.4 on the road, dishing 3+ in all five games at Target Center and fewer than three in all five away games.
The Golden State Valkyries have allowed the fourth-most assists to forwards this season at 10.8 per game, setting Collier up with a favorable matchup.
Courtney Williams is out, meaning Collier will need to be more involved as a facilitator.
Play to 3.5.
COVERS INTEL: Collier has accounted for 30.7% of her team’s points and just 9.5% of her team’s assists on the road. At home, however, she’s been responsible for only 23% of her team’s points and 21.2% of assists.
Valkyries vs Lynx same-game parlay
Elite defenses will be on full display, but the edge goes to more potent offense.
Minnesota is averaging 92.2 points per game on 48.6% shooting, both Top-2 marks in the W.
Conversely, Golden State is averaging 82.5 ppg on 42.1% shooting, both Bottom-2 marks. Play to 7.5.
The Valkyries own the slowest pace and the top defensive rating, allowing the fewest ppg at 76.7. The Lynx rank third in defensive rating and third in opponent scoring.
The Under has hit in two of three games this season, averaging 156.7. Play to 158.5.
Valkyries vs Lynx SGP +420
- Napheesa Collier Over 2.5 assists
- Lynx - 6.5
- Under 159.5
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- Best bet: 29-35, -8.73 units
- SGP: 7-57, -20 units
- Player prop: 17-21, -6.05 units
Valkyries vs Lynx odds
- Spread: Valkyries +6.5 (-108) | Lynx -6.5 (-112)
- Moneyline: Valkyries +205 | Lynx -250
- Over/Under: Over 159.5 (-112) | Under 159.5 (-108)
Valkyries vs Lynx trend
The Lynx have won nine straight games against the Valkyries. Find more WNBA betting trends.
How to watch Valkyries vs Lynx
| Location | Target Center, Minneapolis, MN |
| Date | Monday, August 24, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 8:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | USA Network |
Valkyries vs Lynx latest injuries
Valkyries: Iliana Rupert C (Out).
Lynx: Courtney Williams G (Out).
Find our latest WNBA injury reports.
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