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Two of the best teams in the W face off at Target Center on Thursday night as the red-hot Minnesota Lynx host the formidable Golden State Valkyries.
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My Valkyries vs. Lynx predictions expect rookie Olivia Miles to continue her strong run of productive games as Minnesota wins and covers in a low-scoring powerhouse brawl.
Read on in my WNBA picks to see why I’m taking the Over on Miles’ combo line and how I’m betting the spread and point total.
Valkyries vs Lynx prediction
Valkyries vs Lynx best bet: Olivia Miles Over 25.5 points+rebounds+assists (-125)
Olivia Miles ranks 20th in scoring and seventh in assists overall and is one of six guards averaging 5+ rebounds. She’s eclipsed this combo line in six of nine games, including four straight – all Minnesota Lynx wins.
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In a matchup of elite defenses, Miles may not score a ton of points, but her involvement as a rebounder and facilitator gives her plenty of avenues to cash the Over.
The combo lines for Courtney Williams and Natasha Howard also come in at 25.5, but Miles has been the most consistent of the trio, which is why my money’s on her.
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The Valkyries are below average in fouls committed and opponent free throw attempts. That gives Miles an additional scoring advantage, as she leads all rookies in free throw attempts (5.1) while shooting 91.3% from the charity stripe.
Valkyries vs Lynx same-game parlay
The Lynx have won five straight games by double-digit points. They own the best shooting percentage at 51.3%, while the Golden State Valkyries are 14th at 40.9% thanks to their heavy reliance on three-pointers. This line is bettable up to -4.5 thanks to Minnesota’s top defense and less volatile scoring attack.
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Each team ranks Top 3 in Defensive Rating and fewest points allowed, and Golden State is the slowest-paced team in the W. The Game Total Under hit in four of the last five head-to-head matchups, and I’ll take this line even if it creeps down to 162.5.
Valkyries vs Lynx SGP
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Olivia Miles Over 25.5 points+rebounds+assists
Zak Hanshew’s 2026 Transparency Record
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Best bet: 5-5, -0.19 units
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First basket: X-X, +X.X units
Valkyries vs Lynx odds
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Spread: Valkyries +3.5 | Lynx -3.5
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Moneyline: Valkyries +145 | Lynx -170
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Over/Under: Over 164.5 | Under 164.5
Valkyries vs Lynx trend
The Valkyries and Lynx have hit the Game Total Over in three straight and five of the last six head-to-head matchups. Find more WNBA betting trends.
How to watch Valkyries vs Lynx
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Location |
Target Center, Minneapolis, MN |
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Date |
Thursday, June 4, 2026 |
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Tip-off |
9:00 p.m. ET |
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TV |
Prime Video |
Valkyries vs Lynx latest injuries
Valkyries: None.
Lynx: Emma Cechova (Out), Dorka Juhasz (Out), Napheesa Collier (Out).
Find our latest WNBA injury reports.
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