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10,000 Sim Trials Run
GSV

Golden State Valkyries

Away

26-11 (11-6 Away)

Last 5 Form
W W W W L
Projected Final Score
80.1 89.8
Projected Total: 169.9 (O/U: 161.4)
Sportsbook Consensus Odds
GSV: +175 | MIN: -215
MIN

Minnesota Lynx

Home

31-8 (14-6 Home)

Last 5 Form
W W W W W

Simulated Outcome Probability

Golden State Valkyries Win Prob
24.7%
No Value Edge
Minnesota Lynx Win Prob
75.3%
+7.0% Value Edge

Our 10,000 iterations project the Minnesota Lynx to win outright in 75.3% of simulated game-runs.

Simulator Cover Probability

Spread Line: GSV +4.8 / MIN -4.8
GSV covers (-105) 35.3%
MIN covers (-115) +11.2% Edge 64.7%
Total O/U: 161.4
OVER (-110) +19.3% Edge 71.7%
UNDER (-110) 28.3%

Model Simulation Deciders

  • 🏀 Pace Factor: Both teams combine for a projected pace of 75.7 possessions per 40 minutes.
  • 📈 Offensive/Defensive Ratings: MIN holds an Offensive Rating of 128.1 vs GSV's Defensive Rating of 96.1.
  • Injury Impact: MIN ratings adjusted (OffRating: -3.8, DefRating: +1.2) with Courtney Williams ruled OUT.
  • 📊 Season Records: MIN is 31-7 (Home: 14-5) vs GSV 25-11 (Away: 10-6).
  • 🔥 Momentum Factors: MIN factor: 1.05 | GSV factor: 1.006 (blending last 5 games + historical H2H).

VegasSims Best Bet & Analysis

Best Bet

Our 10,000 simulations project the Minnesota Lynx winning outright in 75.3% of trials. Projected score: GSV 80 - MIN 90.

WNBA Team Efficiency & Splits

📊 Statistical Comparison

Pace: 79.2 Possessions per 40 min Pace: 78.0
ORtg: 106.9 Offensive Rating ORtg: 126.4
DRtg: 96.6 Defensive Rating (Lower is Better) DRtg: 104.7

🎯 Shooting Splits

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

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Golden State Valkyries

Minnesota Lynx

Recent Results History (Last 5 Games)

Golden State Valkyries

L @ Chicago Sky
70 - 73 | Aug 21, 2026
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

Minnesota Lynx

W @ Washington Mystics
94 - 84 | Aug 21, 2026
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

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

Golden State Valkyries 1 reported

C Iliana Rupert
Out

Minnesota Lynx 5 reported

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