Valkyries vs Lynx WNBA Pick: League’s Top Two Teams Battle It Out In Minnesota (Aug 24)

• The Valkyries fell to 25-11 after losing to Chicago 73-70.
• Minnesota moved to 31-7 following a 94-84 win over the Mystics.
• The Lynx lead the season series 3-0.

One of Monday’s WNBA matchups features the Golden State Valkyries visiting the Minnesota Lynx. Which team has the edge in our Valkyries vs Lynx pick?

Valkyries look to bounce back after narrow loss to Chicago

Golden State has lost two straight following a six-game win streak. The latest setback was a 73-70 loss to the Chicago Sky on Friday night.

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The Valkyries trailed by as many as 21 points, but this one went down to final possession. With the game tied at 70, Chicago’s Sydney Taylor hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 1.6 seconds left to extend its win streak to three games.

Laeticia Amihere paced the offense with 16 points and six rebounds on 7-for-7 shooting from the field. Janelle Salaun added 13 points and four rebounds. Golden State produced four double-digit scorers, but the effort was overshadowed by a 36 percent shooting effort overall and 23 percent from long range.

Minnesota seeks its seventh straight win

The league’s top team is surging down the home stretch, reeling off six straight. The Lynx’s latest signature win was a 94-84 victory over the Washington Mystics.

Minnesota led by eight points after the third quarter before the Mystics got within four. But back-to-back 3-pointers from Kayla McBride halted the momentum and extended the lead to double digits, ultimately closing out a 10-point win.

Olivia Miles led four double-digit scorers with 24 points and seven assists, continuing her impressive rookie campaign. Natasha Howard delivered a 21-point, seven-rebound, five-assist performance, helping to anchor an efficient offense that shot 53 overall and 41 percent from deep, numbers that demonstrate why this squad owns the league’s top record.

Valkyries vs Lynx WNBA Pick

Here’s what you need to know for both teams ahead of this Monday night clash.

• The Valkyries are 6-4 (SU) in their previous 10 games.
• Golden State is is 2-3 ATS in its last five outings.
• The Lynx are 9-1 (SU) in their previous 10 contests.
• Minnesota is 4-1 ATS in its last five matchups.

The Valkyries have dropped each of the five meetings in this series. Furthermore, Golden State is 2-3 on the road in its last five road outings, while the Lynx are 4-1 in their previous five at the Target Center. Given the trends, backing Minnesota is the smart choice.