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10,000 Sim Trials Run
MIN

Minnesota Lynx

Away

29-7 (15-2 Away)

Last 5 Form
L W W W W
Projected Final Score
88.9 81.3
Projected Total: 170.2 (O/U: 163.5)
Sportsbook Consensus Odds
MIN: -145 | GSV: +120
GSV

Golden State Valkyries

Home

25-9 (15-4 Home)

Last 5 Form
W W W W W

Simulated Outcome Probability

Minnesota Lynx Win Prob
71.1%
+11.9% Value Edge
Golden State Valkyries Win Prob
28.9%
No Value Edge

Our 10,000 iterations project the Minnesota Lynx to win outright in 71.1% of simulated game-runs.

Simulator Cover Probability

Spread Line: MIN -2.5 / GSV +2.5
MIN covers (-110) +12.9% Edge 65.3%
GSV covers (-110) 34.7%
Total O/U: 163.5
OVER (-110) +15.1% Edge 67.5%
UNDER (-110) 32.5%

Model Simulation Deciders

  • 🏀 Pace Factor: Both teams combine for a projected pace of 75.6 possessions per 40 minutes.
  • 📈 Offensive/Defensive Ratings: GSV holds an Offensive Rating of 105.7 vs MIN's Defensive Rating of 99.7.
  • 📊 Season Records: GSV is 25-9 (Home: 15-4) vs MIN 29-7 (Away: 15-2).
  • 🔥 Momentum Factors: GSV factor: 1.02 | MIN factor: 1.036 (blending last 5 games + historical H2H).

VegasSims Best Bet & Analysis

Best Bet

Our 10,000 simulations project the Minnesota Lynx winning outright in 71.1% of trials. Projected score: MIN 89 - GSV 81.

WNBA Team Efficiency & Splits

📊 Statistical Comparison

Pace: 78.0 Possessions per 40 min Pace: 79.2
ORtg: 126.6 Offensive Rating ORtg: 107.7
DRtg: 104.0 Defensive Rating (Lower is Better) DRtg: 95.9

🎯 Shooting Splits

Field Goal %
44.8% / 44.9%
3-Point %
38.0% / 34.5%
Free Throw %
78.5% / 79.2%
⚡ Simulation scales points per possession using relative Offensive Ratings offset by Opponent Defensive Ratings.

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Golden State Valkyries

Recent Results History (Last 5 Games)

Minnesota Lynx

W @ Las Vegas Aces
92 - 87 | Aug 15, 2026
W @ Portland Fire
85 - 81 | Aug 12, 2026
W vs Dallas Wings
103 - 90 | Aug 09, 2026
W vs Las Vegas Aces
98 - 87 | Aug 08, 2026
L vs Los Angeles Sparks
82 - 89 | Aug 06, 2026

Golden State Valkyries

W vs Dallas Wings
78 - 70 | Aug 17, 2026
W vs Chicago Sky
91 - 71 | Aug 12, 2026
W @ Los Angeles Sparks
84 - 78 | Aug 09, 2026
W @ Dallas Wings
94 - 76 | Aug 07, 2026
W vs Toronto Tempo
92 - 81 | Aug 04, 2026

Head-to-Head History

Away Minnesota Lynx defeated Golden State Valkyries
81 - 75 | Jun 19, 2026
Home Minnesota Lynx defeated Golden State Valkyries
87 - 84 | Jun 04, 2026

Injury Reports

Minnesota Lynx 5 reported

G Elena Buenavida
Out
F Antonia Delaere
Out
F Dorka Juhasz
Out
F Liatu King
Out
G Courtney Williams
Out

Golden State Valkyries 1 reported

C Iliana Rupert
Out