Minnesota Lynx vs Golden State Valkyries Picks and Prediction for Saturday, September 6, 2025
The Minnesota Lynx (32-9), the first-placed team in the WNBA, are set to face off against the Golden State Valkyries (23-18), the WNBA’s sixth-ranked team, on September 6th at 8:30 PM ET at the Chase Center in WNBA Western Conference action as we look at the Lynx vs. Valkyries prediction. The Lynx are coming off a 97-87 road loss to the Las Vegas Aces on Thursday, while the Valkyries are on a five-game winning streak and are coming off an 84-80 home win on Thursday against the Dallas Wings. This is the third of four games against one another as the Lynx are 2-0 so far. Tempo and matchup notes — WNBA picks for Minnesota Lynx vs Golden State Valkyries in one quick read.
Lynx Looking to Get Ready for Playoffs
The Minnesota Lynx have already clinched the number-one seed for the WNBA Playoffs with their 32-9 record. The team is coming off a 97-87 road loss to the Las Vegas Aces and it does not help allowing the Aces shoot 45.8% from beyond the arc.
Offensively, the Lynx are averaging 87.0 points per game. The efficiency is notable, with a field goal percentage of 47.6 and a 3-point percentage of 38.4. At the free-throw line, they have to show some improvement as they have a 76.4% success rate while doing a respectable job with their rebounds per game sitting at 34.0. This offensive depth is going to be led by forward Napheesa Collier as she is averaging 23.1 points and 7.5 rebounds per game.
Defensively, Minnesota has been excellent as they are conceding 772 points per game. Opponents have shot at a respectable level against them, with a field goal percentage allowed of 42.6% and a 3-point percentage that is allowing the opposition to connect on 33.7%.
Injury Report for Minnesota
- Guard DiJonai Carrington: Shoulder (Questionable)
- Guard Aubrey Griffin: Knee (OUT)
- Forward Dorka Juhasz: Not Injury Related (OUT)
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Valkyries Playing for Playoff Positioning
The Golden State Valkyries are looking to continue their winning streak as they close out the season soon. They are coming off a win at home against the Dallas Wings 84-80 and the team held Dallas to just 20.0% from beyond the arc.
On offense, Golden State manages to score an average of 78.6 points per game this season. Shooting accuracy stands at 41.1% from the field and 33.1% from the 3-point line, with a free-throw percentage of 81.6%. The offense has been going through guard Veronica Burton as she is averaging 11.9 points and 5.9 assists per game thus far.
Defensively, the Valkyries have been incredible thus far, allowing 76.5 points per game with opponents shooting 40.4% from the field and 31.4% from beyond the arc.
Injury Report for Golden State
- Guard Cecilia Zandalasini: Calf (Questionable)
- Forward Maria Conde: Achilles (OUT)
- Guard Tiffany Hayes: Knee (OUT)
- Guard Juste Jocyte: Not Injury Related (OUT)
- Forward Kayla Thornton: Knee (OUT)
Minnesota Lynx vs Golden State Valkyries Pick
Spread Pick for Minnesota Lynx vs. Golden State Valkyries
- Golden State Valkyries +6.5 (4 units)
The net ratings show these teams are close as Minnesota is fourth with a 6.2 net rating while Golden State is third with a 9.2 net rating up to this point. The rebounding numbers also show the Valkyries should have the advantage as they are sixth with a 50.2 total rebounding rate while the Lynx are eighth with a 49.7 total rebounding percentage right now. All in all, go with the Golden State Valkyries to cover the spread.
Over/Under Pick for Minnesota Lynx vs. Golden State Valkyries
- Under 154.5 (5 units)
The defensive ratings this season show they are going to step up as the Lynx are best in the sport with a 98.0 defensive rating while the Valkyries are fourth with a 99.8 defensive rating up to this point. These teams are also playing a methodical pace as Minnesota is 10th with a 94.22 pace while Golden State is the slowest with a 91.71 pace right now. Go with under 154.5 total points as the better bet for this matchup.
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