The Minnesota Lynx can score on just about anyone, but putting up their usual 92.2 points per game is a different chore entirely when the Golden State Valkyries are in town. This regular season clash at Target Center is a classic strength-on-strength puzzle: Minnesota’s hyper-efficient offense against a Golden State defense that clamps down to the tune of 76.6 points allowed per game. The Lynx have defended their home floor to a 14-5 tune this season, but they will have to navigate this one without Courtney Williams, leaving a major playmaking void against a Valkyries squad that already boasts a stout 10-6 road record.
Even with the injury limitations, oddsmakers still installed Minnesota as a 5.5-point favorite in a game with a 160.5 over/under. To cover that number, the Lynx need Olivia Miles to play up to her gaudy averages of 20.0 points and 6.2 assists, especially with Golden State’s Gabby Williams looking to disrupt the perimeter and build on her team-leading 14.4 points per game. Golden State is missing Iliana Rupert, but their defensive infrastructure remains elite enough to turn this 8:00 PM EDT tip-off on Victory+ MIN into a absolute grind. Lock in your pick on StreakChat and let us know if you are laying the points with the favorites or taking the under.