Lynx vs. Valkyries: Betting Trends, Odds, Records Against the Spread, Predictions - Aug. 19

The Minnesota Lynx (29-7) will look to continue a four-game win streak when they visit the Golden State Valkyries (25-9) at 10 p.m. ET on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. The Valkyries have taken six games in a row.

In Minnesota's last game, it defeated Las Vegas 92-87. The Lynx were led by Olivia Miles, who finished with 23 points and eight assists, and Napheesa Collier, with 19 points and six rebounds.

In its previous game, Golden State were winners at home over Dallas, 78-70. Its top performers were Gabby Williams (23 PTS, 7 REB, 4 STL, 40 FG%, 3-8 from 3PT) and Veronica Burton (16 PTS, 5 AST, 2 STL, 45.5 FG%, 3-6 from 3PT).

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Lynx vs. Valkyries Betting Lines

Take a look below at the most up-to-date betting lines for the Lynx-Valkyries matchup.

• Favorite: Lynx (-2.5)
• Total: 168.5
• Lynx Moneyline: -138
• Valkyries Moneyline: +112

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Lynx Betting Insights

• The Lynx have an implied moneyline win probability of 58.0% in this contest.
• Minnesota has won 26 of the 31 games when it was favored on the moneyline this season (83.9%).
• The Lynx have won 19 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover 17 times.
• Minnesota and its opponents have gone over 168.5 combined points in 25 of 36 games this season.
• The average total in Lynx outings this year is 173.8, 5.3 more points than this game's over/under.

Valkyries Betting Insights

• The bookmakers' moneyline implies a 47.2% chance of a victory for the Valkyries.
• This season, Golden State has been the underdog 12 times and won six, or 50%, of those games.
• The Valkyries have put together a 21-13-0 record against the spread this season.
• Golden State has played 14 games this season that finished with a point total above 168.5 points.
• Valkyries matchups this season have a 162.8-point average over/under, 5.7 fewer points than this game's point total.

Key Stats for Lynx vs. Valkyries

• The 92.6 points per game Minnesota records are 15.9 more points than Golden State allows (76.7).
• When the Lynx put up more than 76.7 points, they are 29-7.
• Minnesota's offense has been much better in home games (94.6 PPG) compared to road games (90.4 PPG). Meanwhile, its defense has been worse at home (85.8 PPG allowed) when compared to road games (81.6 PPG allowed).
• Golden State's 83.4 points per game are only 0.4 fewer points than the 83.8 Minnesota gives up to opponents.
• The Valkyries have gone 15-2 when they've scored more than 83.8 points.
• At home, Golden State averages 84.0 points per game, 1.4 more than away (82.6). Defensively, it gives up 75.9 points per game at home, 1.8 fewer than away (77.7).

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