Lynx vs. Valkyries Prediction, Spread, WNBA Picks – Wednesday, August 19

With the WNBA playoff picture starting to come into focus, perhaps the two best teams in the league will do battle on Wednesday night when the Minnesota Lynx hit the road to take on the Golden State Valkyries.

Ahead of the 10 p.m. clash on USA Network, Minnesota is a slight road favorite and returns a 1.63x payout with a victory. Can the Lynx extend their lead in the standings, or will Golden State protect home court and close the gap a bit as August rolls on? 

Below, we'll break down our Lynx vs. Valkyries prediction and picks for Wednesday’s WNBA game, including the spread, over/under, and key player picks for PrizePicks.

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Lynx vs. Valkyries Prediction, Spread, Over/Under – Wednesday, August 19

Longtime Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve is doing one of her best jobs this year, which is saying a lot considering Minnesota combined to go 64-20 across the last two seasons. Her group is a blistering 29-7 thus far in 2026, currently sitting three games up on the next-closest team (Golden State).

A red-hot offense fuels the Lynx’s success, with five players currently pouring in at least 14 PPG. The leader of the team is standout rookie G Olivia Miles, a shoo-in for the Rookie of the Year award due to her all-around brilliance on that end.

After a very solid 23-21 effort in their debut as an expansion franchise, the Valkyries and head coach Natalie Nakase came back with a vengeance this year. The Valks are 25-9 entering Wednesday’s game and are riding a six-game winning streak right now. 

An elite perimeter profile on both ends and a premier interior defense keep Golden State in most games. It’s a well-rounded roster of contributors, headlined by forwards Gabby Williams, Janelle Salaun, and Veronica Burton. 

According to ESPN’s WNBA Basketball Power Index, Golden State leads the league with a 32.8% chance of winning the WNBA title. Minnesota is right behind at 27.3%, although both sides possess implied odds of 72% or greater to at least make the semifinals come playoff time.

These two sides faced one another back on June 4 and June 19, both resulting in victories for the Lynx. After tonight’s meeting, they’ll be on a collision course once again on August 24 at Target Center in Minneapolis. 

Lynx vs. Valkyries Spread, Over/Under – Wednesday, August 19

The Lynx enter Wednesday’s game as 1.5-point road favorites against the Valkyries, returning a 1.63x payout on PrizePicks Team Picks if they win outright.

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Lynx vs. Valkyries Injury Report for Wednesday, August 19

Let’s dive into the full Lynx vs. Valkyries injury report for Wednesday, August 19, via WNBA.com.

Minnesota Lynx Injury Report

• No injuries reported

Golden State Valkyries Injury Report

• No injuries reported

Lynx vs. Valkyries Prediction on Spread – 8/19/26

Here are the key game stats and trends behind our Lynx vs. Valkyries prediction on the spread for Wednesday, August 19’s game. 

• Minnesota is a league-leading 8-6 against the spread as road favorites this season. Golden State is a respectable 2-2 ATS as home underdogs, although that 50% cover rate sits in the bottom half of all teams.
• Getting dribble penetration and converting at the rim is already an issue for Golden State, evidenced by its 30.8 paint PPG on the year that is dead last in the WNBA. Adding difficulty now is a matchup against a Minnesota defense that surrenders 35.8 paint PPG, good for third. 
• Both of these squads shoot the cover off the ball from downtown and limit makes on the other end. The Lynx are the Association’s best 3-point shooting team at 39.5%, with the Valkyries being fifth at 35.2%. Both sides are in the top six in lowest 3-point clip allowed on defense.
• The Valkyries’ lack of discipline on D can sometimes come back to bite them. Per databallr, they cede a 34.0% free throw rate, sitting 13th leaguewide to the Lynx’s 28.5% figure (fourth). 
• The battle of overall offensive efficiency goes to Minnesota, which gains a 2.0 net rating from its true shooting. Golden State loses 2.2 of its net rating in the same category, which ranks ahead of only four other clubs. 

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Lynx vs. Valkyries Picks, Player Stats for PrizePicks: 8/19/26

Here are the top Lynx vs. Valkyries picks to target on Wednesday, August 19. Today’s WNBA picks for PrizePicks include G Olivia Miles, F Napheesa Collier, and F Veronica Burton.

Lynx G Olivia Miles vs. Valkyries: 25.5 Pts + Asts

• Through her first 34 games, Miles averages exactly 26.0 combined points and assists per game. That number is 29.9 in the month of August.
• Miles is adept at finishing at and near the rim, evidenced by her 66.3% mark from 0-3 feet. 
• In addition to taking 4.1 3-pointers each night and drilling 40% of them, Miles’ 19.1 unassisted points per 100 possessions put her in the 99th percentile.
• The No. 2 overall pick in the WNBA Draft spends a staggering 46.8% of her time on-ball and maintains a 27.0% usage rate. 

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Lynx F Napheesa Collier vs. Valkyries: 25.5 Pts + Rebs

• Collier is one of Minnesota’s most productive players, bringing home a per-game average of 26.4 points and rebounds, including 27.2 in her last five contests.
• The five-time All-Star is in flow state from deep, attempting a career-high 4.0 3-pointers each time out and making a video game-like half of them. 
• Collier’s defensive rebounding rate of 23.6% is the second-highest of her career, trailing only 2024’s 24.0% threshold.
• The veteran forward’s 5.6% offensive rebounding clip and 21.0% D-rebound rate sit in the respective 65th and 91st percentiles. 

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Valkyries F Veronica Burton vs. Lynx: 22.5 Pts + Rebs + Asts

• Burton is doing a little bit of everything for the Valks this season, upping her scoring to a personal best 12.4 PPG on a healthy 20.1% usage rate.
• An improved short-range game has influenced Burton’s scoring surge. She’s making 64.3% of her looks from 0-3 feet and a career-high 47.0% in floater range (3-10 feet) on the year.
• Burton is one of basketball’s most trusted supporting ball handlers and distributors; her 3.62 assist-to-turnover ratio is a 99th-percentile mark. 
• The Lynx rank 10th with an opposing offensive rebounding rate allowed of 26.8%. 

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Thus far in the WNBA season, both Minnesota and Golden State have delivered some of the top hoops the sport has to offer. With plenty of buzz surrounding Wednesday night’s affair, both sides are surely eager to send a statement with a thunderous victory against a premier foe.

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