Golden State Valkyries vs. Minnesota Lynx Picks and Predictions Sunday, September 14, 2025
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The playoffs open in Minneapolis with the Minnesota Lynx hosting the Golden State Valkyries at Target Center on Sunday at 1:00 PM ET, live on ESPN. Minnesota is 34–10 overall and dominant at home with a 20–2 record. Golden State enters at 23–21 but has dropped two straight to the Lynx, including a 72–53 loss just three days ago. The betting markets list Minnesota as a heavy favorite at -12.5, with the total set at 147.5. Score the winning hoop with our WNBA picks.
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Golden State averages 77.7 points per game while shooting 40.7%. Veronica Burton leads with 11.9 points and 6 assists, but the team lacks a go-to scorer compared to Minnesota. Injuries also matter here: Kayla Thornton and Tiffany Hayes are out, and Iliana Rupert is questionable. Without them, the Valkyries rely on role players and rebounding (35.3 per game) to stay competitive.
The Valkyries’ biggest issue is scoring consistency. They have failed to reach 75 points in three straight games, and in two recent meetings with Minnesota, scored only 72 and 53. Against a defense that forces turnovers and contests every look, Golden State needs near-perfect execution to keep this game close.
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Minnesota has one of the best offenses in the league, putting up 86.1 points per game on 47.2% shooting. Napheesa Collier leads with 22.9 points and 7.3 rebounds per game, and she gets help from Kayla McBride (14.2 ppg) and Courtney Williams, who averages 6.2 assists. The Lynx also share the ball well with 23.3 assists per game.
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On defense, Minnesota is equally strong. They average 8.2 steals and 4.8 blocks, with Alanna Smith and Collier anchoring the paint. In the last two games against Golden State, the Lynx held the Valkyries under 75 both times, forcing the Valkyries into poor shot selection. At home, the Lynx will once again play well and come out on top.
Prediction Golden State Valkyries vs Minnesota Lynx
Minnesota has clear advantages in scoring and defense. Golden State’s recent struggles against the Lynx suggest not much will change in this matchup on Sunday, especially with Golden State battling injuries to key players. The Lynx should control the game from start to finish. Final Score Prediction: Minnesota Lynx win and cover ATS 79-63
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Best Picks
- Minnesota Lynx -12.5
- Under 147.5
