Valkyries vs. Lynx Prediction, Spread, WNBA Picks – Monday, August 24

Monday night’s two-game WNBA slate tips off with two of the best teams in the WNBA as the Golden State Valkyries are in Minnesota to take on the Lynx. The game is set to tip off at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, August 24, on USA Network.

Minnesota enters as a 4.5-point favorite on the spread, via PrizePicks Team Picks, and returns a 1.4x payout with a victory at home at the Target Center. 

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

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Valkyries vs. Lynx Prediction, Spread, Over/Under – Monday, August 24

The two teams with the best records in the WNBA meet for the second time in five days and the fourth time this season. The Lynx, with a league-best 31-7 record, are a perfect 3-0 against the Valkyries, including an 11-point win in the Bay Area last Wednesday night. 

The Lynx have won six in a row, recently completing a perfect 4-0 road trip with wins over the Valkyries and defending champion Las Vegas. A win on Monday would clinch the regular-season’s best record and the top seed in the upcoming WNBA postseason. 

During the current streak, Minnesota is holding opponents to 82.5 points per game and is now third in the league, allowing just 83.4 PPG. 

The team that leads the league in defense is Minnesota’s opponent on Monday night. The Valkyries, who hold the second-best record at 25-11, have held opponents to 76.6 PPG — 6.5 points lower than any other team. The Valkyries and Lynx are also top-two in defensive rating, with Golden State at 101.0 and Minnesota at 103.2.

Golden State was upset in Chicago on Friday night to start a five-game road trip. After losses to Minnesota on Wednesday and Chicago on Friday, the Valkyries are looking to avoid their first three-game losing streak.

Valkyries vs. Lynx Spread, Over/Under – Monday, August 24

The Lynx enter Monday’s game as 4.5-point favorites against the Valkyries, returning a 1.4x payout if they win outright, via PrizePicks Team Picks.

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Valkyries vs. Lynx Injury Report for Monday, August 24

Let’s dive into the full Valkyries vs. Lynx injury report for Monday, August 24, via WNBA.com.

Golden State Valkyries Injury Report 

• No injuries reported

Minnesota Lynx Injury Report

• Courtney Williams (Foot) - OUT

Valkyries vs. Lynx Prediction on Over/Under – 8/24/26

Here are the key stats and trends behind our Valkyries vs. Lynx prediction on the over/under for Monday, August 24.

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• Minnesota has won all three games vs. Golden State, winning by 3, 6, and 11 in those three meetings. 
• Going back to 2025'ss inaugural season for Golden State, it's never beaten the Lynx, dropping all four regular-season games last year and both playoff games. 
• While the Valkyries are the best defensive team in the league, the offense has struggled to the tune of 82.5 PPG, 14th out of 15 WNBA teams. Golden State is also the worst shooting team in the sport at 42.1% from the field.
• The Valkyries are 6-6 as an underdog and have failed to cover in each of their last two games. 
• The Lynx are the only team in the league to rank in the top five of both offensive rating (second) and defensive rating (second). 
• Minnesota is a league-best 23-15 against the spread, including 5-1 ATS during the six-game win streak. The Lynx are 18-15 ATS as a favorite, tops in the WNBA.

Valkyries vs. Lynx Picks, Player Stats for PrizePicks: 8/24/26

Here are the top Valkyries vs. Lynx picks to target on Monday, August 24. Today’s WNBA picks for PrizePicks include G Veronica Burton, G Olivia Miles, and G Kayla McBride.

Valkyries G Veronica Burton vs. Lynx: 13.5 Points

• Valkyries G Veronica Burton is second on the team in scoring at 12.4 PPG.
• Burton has scored in double figures in each of the last four games and in 10 of the past 11 Golden State contests. 
• She scored 14 points on 4-of-9 shooting against the Lynx in Wednesday’s loss. 

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Lynx G Olivia Miles vs. Valkyries: 32.5 Pts + Rebs + Asts

• Lynx guard Olivia Miles is eighth in the league in scoring at 20.0 PPG, seventh in assists at 6.2 per game, and fourth among all rookies in rebounds. 
• Miles is averaging 21.9 points, 6.8 assists, and 4.4 rebounds (33.1 PRA) over the last 16 games, hitting 30+ in 11 of them.
• The No. 2 overall pick scored 20 points with 7 assists and 5 boards last Wednesday vs. the Valkyries. 
• Miles has scored 20+ points in three straight games and in eight of the last nine, also recording at least 7 assists in six straight contests.   

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Lynx G Kayla McBride vs. Valkyries: 16.5 Points

• Lynx guard Kayla McBride is 11th in the league in scoring, averaging 18.3 PPG, trailing only Miles on the team.
• McBride has scored in double figures in 29 consecutive games, including reaching 20 on Wednesday in San Francisco vs. the Valkyries.  
• The former No. 3 pick is fourth in the WNBA in 3-point shooting, converting at a 42.6% clip from beyond the arc. 
• McBride’s +7.5 plus/minus is the second-best among all WNBA guards.

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