The Minnesota Lynx (29-7) have won 14 of their last 15 games, coming off a 92-87 win against the Las Vegas Aces on August 15th. With three full days off, the Lynx are well-rested for their upcoming matchup, which is a tough spot on the road.
That’s because they’re going up against the Golden State Valkyries (25-9), who have won six in a row, fresh off a 78-70 victory over the Dallas Wings on August 17th. This is a battle of juggernauts, with the top-two teams in the Western Conference. Can the Valkyries cool down the Lynx? Let’s dive in at prediction market apps.
The Lynx are priced at 56 cents to win this game. This makes sense because they’re the clear-cut best team in the WNBA. The last time these teams met, which was on June 19th, Minnesota won 81-75 on the road. Before that, the Lynx beat the Valkyries 87-84 at home.
However, the Valkyries are playing their best basketball of the year right now. Coming in at top form, we could see them avenge their earlier losses vs. the Lynx, especially since they’re at home for this matchup.
Even though the Lynx are road favorites here, I’m riding with the Valkyries to make a statement in this spot. But instead of taking the Valkyries to win outright, I’m focusing on the point spread, where I can get them at +1.5 for 48 cents right now.
Golden State is currently 1st in Defensive Rating, so they have what it takes to slow down the Lynx. The Valkyries have held opponents to less than 80 points in each matchup during their current six-game winning streak.
While the Lynx are on three days’ rest, I think that can make them a bit rusty for this tough road game. Sometimes, long layoffs take players out of a rhythm. I’m taking a shot that this will be the case for the Lynx against the Valkyries.
With that in mind, give me the Valkyries +1.5, as I take the points in case this game comes down to the wire and they lose by one point.
Lynx forward Napheesa Collier has been excellent since returning to action on July 22nd, putting up 19.1 points per game on 52.4% shooting from the field and 50% from three-point range.
The Lynx have surprisingly been better on the road (15-2) than at home (14-5) this season.
After beating the Wings in their last game, the Valkyries have officially clinched a playoff spot.
It was recently announced that the Valkyries are going to host the 2027 WNBA All-Star Game at Chase Center.
Early Wednesday morning, the Lynx were priced at 64.2%, but they’ve now moved to 56%. This highlights how the market is showing that perhaps the Lynx were a bit overvalued on the road in the opening price. The market is showing confidence that the Valkyries are a legitimate threat right now.
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