Lynx vs. Valkyries: Betting Trends, Odds, Records Against the Spread, Predictions - Aug. 24

The Minnesota Lynx (31-7) will try to extend a six-game winning stretch when hosting the Golden State Valkyries (25-11) on Monday, August 24, 2026 at Target Center. This game is at 8 p.m. ET on USA, Victory+, KPIX, and KMAX 31.

Minnesota prevailed by a final score of 94-84 in its last game against Washington. Leading the way on offense for the Lynx was Olivia Miles, who finished with 21 points and seven assists. Natasha Howard posted 21 points, seven rebounds, five assists and three blocks.

Golden State won on the road over Chicago 70-73 last time out, and were led by Laeticia Amihere (16 PTS, 100 FG%) and Janelle Salaun (13 PTS, 36.4 FG%).

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Lynx vs. Valkyries Betting Lines

Take a look below at the most recent betting lines for the Lynx-Valkyries matchup.

• Favorite: Lynx (-5.5)
• Total: 161.5
• Lynx Moneyline: -220
• Valkyries Moneyline: +176

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Lynx Betting Insights

• Based on this game's moneyline, the Lynx's implied win probability is 68.8%.
• Minnesota has won 28 of the 33 games when it was favored on the moneyline this season (84.8%).
• The Lynx have covered 21 times in 38 games with a spread this season.
• Minnesota's 38 games this season have gone over this contest's total of 161.5 points 32 times.
• The Lynx have an average total of 173.3 in their matchups this year, 11.8 more points than this game's over/under.

Valkyries Betting Insights

• The moneyline for this contest implies a 36.2% chance of a victory for the Valkyries.
• Golden State has been the underdog in 13 games this season and won six (46.2%) of those contests.
• The Valkyries have compiled a 21-15-0 record against the spread this year.
• Golden State has played 21 games this season that finished with a combined score over 161.5 points.
• The average total for Valkyries games this season has been 162.8, 1.3 more points than this matchup's over/under.

Key Stats for Lynx vs. Valkyries

• The 92.2 points per game Minnesota scores are 15.6 more points than Golden State allows (76.6).
• The Lynx are 31-7 when scoring more than 76.6 points.
• Minnesota has scored at a higher clip in home games than on the road in the 2026 season (94.6 points per game at home versus 89.9 on the road), but has also given up more points in home games than away (85.8 per home game versus 80.9 on the road).
• Golden State's 82.5 points per game are only 0.9 fewer points than the 83.4 Minnesota gives up to opponents.
• The Valkyries have put together a 15-2 record in games when they've scored more than 83.4 points.
• Golden State averages more points per game at home (83.1) than on the road (81.8), and also concedes fewer points at home (76) than on the road (77.4).

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