Minnesota Lynx vs Golden State Valkyries Picks and Prediction for Friday June 19 2026
Use Code SSWC The Minnesota Lynx and Golden State Valkyries meet at Chase Center in San Francisco, California, on Friday, June 19, 2026. Tip-off is scheduled for 10:00 PM, and the game will be televised on ION and WNBA League Pass. Minnesota enters the matchup with a 12-3 record, while Golden State comes in at 10-5. The Lynx are listed as 2.5-point favorites with a moneyline of -135, while the Valkyries are listed at +114. The total is set at 167.5 points. Be sure to check out our free WNBA picks.
Minnesota Continues to Set the Pace
The Lynx enter Friday's contest with a 12-3 overall record and an outstanding 6-1 record on the road. Minnesota has won four of its last five games, recently winning over Los Angeles by a 99-83 score, Portland by a 107-74 margin, Dallas by a 100-76 final, and Seattle by an 88-68 score. Their lone loss during that stretch came in a narrow 100-97 game against Las Vegas.
Minnesota has been one of the league's most productive teams statistically. The Lynx are averaging 93.1 points per game while allowing only 79.7 points per contest. They have shot an impressive 51% from the field while averaging 37.4 rebounds and 22.1 assists per game. Defensively, Minnesota has contributed 4.7 blocks and 9.1 steals per contest.
The biggest strength for Minnesota is its overall efficiency. The Lynx lead this matchup in scoring, field-goal percentage, rebounds, assists, blocks, and steals. Their ability to excel in multiple categories has helped them establish one of the best records in the league.
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Golden State Riding a Strong Stretch
The Valkyries enter this matchup with a 10-5 overall record and an impressive 7-2 mark at home. Golden State has won four consecutive games, recently winning over Dallas, Los Angeles, Seattle, and Phoenix. Their only loss in the last five games came against Las Vegas by a 84-79 score.
Golden State is averaging 85.1 points per game while allowing just 78.4 points per contest. The Valkyries have shot 41% from the field and averaged 33.8 rebounds along with 19.0 assists per game. Defensively, they have recorded 4.3 blocks and 6.9 steals per contest.
One of the Valkyries' greatest strengths has been their defense. Golden State is allowing only 78.4 points per game, the lowest figure in this matchup. Combined with a strong home record and a current four-game winning streak, that defensive consistency has been a key factor in their success.
Minnesota Lynx vs Golden State Valkyries Picks and Prediction
Minnesota Lynx vs Golden State Valkyries Pick
- Pick: Minnesota Lynx -2.5
This matchup features two of the league's hottest teams, but Minnesota gets the edge based on its superior overall record and stronger statistical profile. The Lynx are averaging more points, shooting a significantly higher percentage from the field, and holding advantages in rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks. Those factors make Minnesota the preferred side despite Golden State's strong home record.
Minnesota Lynx vs Golden State Valkyries Total Pick
- Pick: Over 167.5
I like the over 167.5 in this matchup. Minnesota is averaging 93.1 points per game, while Golden State is averaging 85.1 points per contest. Both teams enter the game on winning streaks and have consistently produced strong offensive performances during recent games. With two quality offenses meeting, this total looks reachable.
Final Score Prediction: Minnesota Lynx 89 – Golden State Valkyries 83
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