The Golden State Valkyries and Minnesota Lynx meet in the WNBA Playoffs today. Tipoff is set for 1:00 p.m. EDT at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN.
The Lynx are favored by -13 on the spread, with the over/under set at 148 (-110o / -110u). The Lynx are a -900 favorite to win outright, while the Valkyries are +625 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Valkyries vs. Lynx predictions and WNBA picks.
Valkyries vs. Lynx Odds, Pick
| Valkyries Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+13 -110 | 148 -110o / -110u | +625 |
| Lynx Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-13 -110 | 148 -110o / -110u | -900 |
- Valkyries vs. Lynx Spread: Lynx -13 (-110), Valkyries +13 (-110)
- Valkyries vs. Lynx Over/Under: 148 (-110o / -110u)
- Valkyries vs. Lynx Moneyline: Valkyries +625, Lynx -900
- Valkyries vs. Lynx Best Bets: Minnesota Lynx -13 and Napheesa Collier 20+ Points (+170)
Valkyries vs. Lynx Preview
Golden State has been a great story this season, making the playoffs as an expansion team. However, I expect them to struggle against this loaded Lynx squad in this series.
Minnesota comes into the contest healthy, as they have been all year. The Lynx were outstanding at home during the regular season (20-2).
The Lynx will continue its dominance with a comfortable victory today.
I'm also backing Napheesa Collier, who has enjoyed one of the best years of her career. The 28-year-old led Minnesota with 22.9 points per game this season.
I expect Collier to be uber aggressive in this matchup and soar past this number in Game 1.
Best Bets: Minnesota Lynx -13 and Napheesa Collier 20+ Points (+170, bet365)
