Valkyries vs. Lynx prediction: Why Minnesota is favored to win Monday's WNBA matchup [8/24/2026]

The Minnesota Lynx and Golden State Valkyries will lock horns in the WNBA at Target Center on Monday, with tipoff at 8:00 PM ET.

Dimers' advanced WNBA model projects the Lynx as the most likely winner in this Valkyries vs. Lynx prediction.

The Lynx, powered by Napheesa Collier, Olivia Miles and Kayla McBride, are set to take on the Valkyries, whose lineup includes Gabby Williams, Veronica Burton and Janelle Salaun.

This article offers a closer look at Monday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks.

Valkyries vs. Lynx prediction: Who will win and cover?

Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Monday's WNBA matchup between the Valkyries and Lynx, forming part of our WNBA predictions coverage.

Our famous predictive model gives the Lynx a 63.5% chance of beating the Valkyries.

According to our model, the Valkyries (+4.5) have a 54.0% chance of covering the spread, while the 161.5-point over/under has a 57.6% chance of going over.

Valkyries vs. Lynx odds

We have sourced the best WNBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

• Spread: Valkyries +4.5 (+106) / Lynx -4.5 (-108)
• Moneyline: Valkyries +186, Lynx -194

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Valkyries vs. Lynx picks and best bet

After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

• Spread: Valkyries +4.5 @ +106 via DraftKings
• Moneyline: Valkyries @ +186 via Novig
• Total: Over 161.5 @ +100 via Polymarket

According to our WNBA best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 161.5 total points.

These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.

Valkyries vs. Lynx player props

WNBA player props are a great way to wager on Monday's Valkyries vs. Lynx game without necessarily betting on the outcome. We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Target Center.

Gabby Williams is expected to lead the Valkyries with 13 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists, while Napheesa Collier is projected to have 19 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists for the Lynx.

For early game action, the data identifies Gabby Williams as the most probable player to secure the first basket.

Check out our WNBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and a deeper look at today's WNBA first basket picks.

Valkyries prediction

Our model's projected player stats for the Valkyries are:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM	DFS
Gabby Williams	13	3	2	1	25
Veronica Burton	12	3	5	1	29
Janelle Salaun	11	4	2	2	22
Tiffany Hayes	11	6	3	1	26
C. Zandalasini	10	3	2	2	21

Lynx prediction

Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Lynx:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM	DFS
N. Collier	19	7	3	2	40
Olivia Miles	19	5	7	3	43
Kayla McBride	17	3	2	4	31
Natasha Howard	14	8	3	0	35
Maya Caldwell	6	4	2	1	18

Valkyries vs. Lynx game-day updates and essential details

Monday's matchup between the Lynx and Valkyries at Target Center is scheduled to commence at 8:00 PM ET.

• Who: Golden State Valkyries vs. Minnesota Lynx
• Date: Monday, August 24, 2026
• Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00PM PT
• Venue: Target Center

Conclusion

We predict the Lynx, with a 63.5% win probability, will likely beat the Valkyries in Monday's WNBA matchup.

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