Minnesota Lynx (W) vs Golden State Valkyries (W) 5 June 2026 Prediction

Minnesota are targeting a championship: Lynx have already won five straight games and deservedly sit first in the West. Golden State will try to end Cheryl Reeve’s team’s winning streak, although the Valkyries have never beaten the Minneapolis club before.

Minnesota Lynx

Lynx deserve credit for their start to the new season. After nine games, Minnesota have only two losses, and on the road, the hosts have a perfect winning record. Russian forward Kossou is also starting to find her place alongside her teammates: the previous game against Phoenix (111-77) was her best performance of the regular season so far. Anastasia finished with 12 points and 6 rebounds.

Golden State Valkyries

Golden State have not yet put together a long winning streak. Still, nobody had the Valkyries among the favorites at the start of the season. The visitors’ rebuilt roster still needs time to develop chemistry. Golden State have not been poor, but the Valkyries do not yet look ready to compete for major goals.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Valkyries have never beaten Minnesota in their history: all six games last season ended in Lynx wins.

Minnesota Lynx vs Golden State Valkyries Prediction: Minnesota -2.5 Handicap at 1.90

• Main prediction: There is not much doubt about Lynx’s edge over Golden State at the start of the season. Minnesota have a top-level starting five that continues to improve. Rookie Miles has adapted quickly to the strongest women’s basketball league in the world and is averaging an impressive 15.8 points per game. The Valkyries are still far from their best form, so we are backing Minnesota -2.5 handicap at 1.90.
• Total prediction: Minnesota’s offense also deserves attention, averaging 90.9 points per game. Very few teams have managed to slow down Lynx, and Golden State may struggle with that task. The Valkyries are considered a defensive team, but their defense has not looked elite yet. We will take Minnesota team total Over 82.5 at 1.85.