Lynx vs Valkyries WNBA Pick: Conference Foes Battle It Out In Minnesota (Sep 11)

• The Lynx have the league’s top record at 33-10.
• Golden State is 23-20 and has the fourth-best record in the Western Conference.
• These teams previously squared off on Sep. 6, with the Lynx winning by a 78-72 margin.

One of the games on Thursday’s WNBA slate features the Minnesota Lynx hosting the Golden State Valkyries. Who has the edge in our Lynx vs Valkyries pick?

Lynx Aiming For 34th Win Of The Season

Minnesota enters this contest having dropped two of its last three games, including an 83-72 loss to the Indiana Fever on Tuesday night.

The Lynx trailed 28-14 after the first quarter and 49-36 at halftime. Minnesota got within 49-45 in the third before Indiana used a 21-8 burst to take a 70-53 lead that it did not relinquish.

Jessica Shepard was the Lynx’s top performer. She scored a team-high 16 points, along with seven rebounds, two assists, and two steals.

Golden State Looks To Snap Two-Game Skid

Following a five-game win streak, the Valkyries have dropped two straight. This includes a 74-73 setback against the Seattle Storm on Tuesday.

The Valkyries led by eight points heading into the final frame. However, Seattle scored the first 10 points of the fourth to take a 63-61 lead.

Golden State led 73-72 in the waning moments before Erica Wheeler’s basket made it 74-73. The Valkyries had multiple shot attempts on the ensuing possession but could not convert, enabling Seattle to clinch the final postseason berth.

Janelle Salaun paced the Valkyries’ offense with 22 points and six rebounds. She shot 8-for-13 overall and an impressive 5-for-7 from beyond the arc.

Lynx vs Valkyries WNBA Pick

Minnesota leads the association in both offensive and defensive efficiency. Meanwhile, Golden State has the fourth-worst scoring average but ranks first in points allowed per outing (76.4).

The Lynx have won all three matchups between the teams this season, and that trend is expected to continue when these squads take the court on Thursday night.