The Minnesota Lynx vs. Golden State Valkyries game is set to tip off at 10:00 p.m. ET on Friday, June 19, televised on ION. According to PrizePicks Team Picks, the Lynx enter as 3.5-point favorites on the spread and return a 1.61x payout on PrizePicks Team Picks if they win. <\/p>\n
The Lynx (12-3) own the best record in the WNBA through the first third of the season, highlighted by an incredible +13.4 scoring differential.<\/p>\n
The Valkyries (10-5) sit behind Minnesota and Las Vegas for the top mark in the Western Conference. Golden State looks to improve to 8-2 at Chase Center with a victory tonight.<\/p>\n
Below, we’ll break down our Lynx vs. Valkyries prediction and picks for Friday\u2019s WNBA<\/a> game, including the spread, over\/under, and key player picks for PrizePicks.<\/p>\n Make your Lynx vs. Valkyries prediction on PrizePicks now.<\/a><\/p>\n {{wnba_offer_banner=”\/style-system\/ui-components-playbook”}}<\/p>\n Lynx vs. Valkyries Prediction, Spread, Over\/Under \u2013 Friday, June 19<\/p>\n Golden State put together a memorable expansion season in 2025, posting a 23-21 record and clinching a playoff berth. The Valkyries lost both games in the opening round to the Lynx, a team they have not figured out how to beat yet. <\/p>\n And that\u2019s not hyperbole because Golden State went 0-6 against Minnesota last season and already lost the first meeting back on June 4. The Lynx defeated the Valkyries 87-84 at Target Center, but Golden State limited Minnesota to 39.6% shooting from the floor.<\/p>\n Minnesota bounced back from its first road loss at Las Vegas to defeat a short-handed Los Angeles squad, 99-83 on Wednesday. Nine of the past 10 victories for the Lynx are by 15+ points with the lone outlier coming against Golden State.<\/p>\n The Valkyries ride a four-game hot streak, capped off with Wednesday\u2019s 91-80 home triumph over the Wings. Golden State knocked down 12 treys, as the Vals lead the WNBA in 3-pointers made per game at 11.5.<\/p>\n The upcoming stretch for Golden State is a murderer\u2019s row of opponents, facing Minnesota, Las Vegas, New York, and three matchups with Atlanta leading up to July 4.<\/p>\n Lynx vs. Valkyries Spread, Over\/Under \u2013 Friday, June 19<\/p>\n The Lynx enter Friday\u2019s game as 3.5-point road favorites against the Valkyries, returning a 1.61x payout if they win outright, via PrizePicks Team Picks.<\/p>\n Here are the full payouts for the Lynx vs. Valkyries game on PrizePicks.<\/p>\n Spread: Minnesota Lynx -3.5 (1.96x payout)Over\/Under: 163.5 (1.81x payout on Over)Game Winner Payout: Lynx 1.61x | Valkyries 4.34xMake your Lynx vs. Valkyries prediction on spread or over\/under<\/a> on PrizePicks Team Picks \u2014 available in 35 states!<\/p>\n Team Picks data is live at the time of writing and is subject to change.<\/p>\n Lynx vs. Valkyries Injury Report for Friday, June 19<\/p>\n Let\u2019s dive into the full Lynx vs. Valkyries injury report for Friday, June 19, via WNBA.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Minnesota Lynx Injury ReportF Emma Cechova (knee) – OUTF Napheesa Collier (ankle) – OUTF Dorka Juh\u00e1sz (foot) – OUTGolden State Valkyries Injury ReportLynx vs. Valkyries Prediction on Winner \u2013 6\/19\/26<\/p>\n Here are the key game stats and trends behind our Lynx vs. Valkyries prediction on the winner for Friday, June 19.<\/p>\n The Valkyries have covered the spread in four of their seven losses to the Lynx.\u00a0The only team ahead of Golden State in 3-point percentage is Minnesota, who’s hitting 39% from downtown.In three of the last four games, the Lynx shot 53.5% or higher from the floor. In the past four contests, Minnesota has drilled at least 43% of its 3-point tries.Minnesota has held eight teams to a defensive rating of lower than 100.Since losing to Chicago on May 17, the Lynx are 9-0 straight-up and 8-1 against the spread (ATS) as a favorite.\u00a0The Valkyries have lost four of five games in the underdog role, with the lone victory coming at New York on May 21.\u00a0Golden State owns the lowest turnover rate in the league at 13.4%. Minnesota forces the third-most turnovers at an 18.8% clip.Lock in your Lynx vs. Valkyries prediction on PrizePicks<\/a> before tonight\u2019s WNBA gameLynx vs. Valkyries Picks, Player Stats for PrizePicks: 6\/19\/26<\/p>\n Here are the top Lynx vs. Valkyries picks to target on Friday, June 19. Today\u2019s WNBA picks for PrizePicks include Olivia Miles and Gabby Williams.<\/p>\n Lynx G Olivia Miles vs. Valkyries: 23.5 Pts + AstsMiles has been the top rookie this season, averaging 19.0 PPG and 5.7 assists per contest.The former TCU star dropped a career-high 31 points in Wednesday\u2019s win over the Sparks, hitting 12 of 15 shots from the floor.In six of the last seven games, Miles compiled at least 25 points and assists.\u00a0\u00a0Miles scored 28 points and dished out 7 assists in a 3-point win over Golden State earlier this month.Add Olivia Miles to your PrizePicks Lineup now.<\/a><\/p>\n {{wnba_offer_banner=”\/style-system\/ui-components-playbook”}}<\/p>\n Valkyries F Gabby Williams vs. Lynx: 15.5 PointsWilliams leads Golden State with a 16.3 PPG output, the highest scoring average of her career.The ex-UConn standout has topped this projection in five straight games, averaging 22.4 PPG in this span.She is averaging 18.3 PPG at Chase Center compared to 13.3 PPG on the road.Add Gabby Williams to your PrizePicks Lineup now.<\/a>Make Your Lynx vs. Valkyries Prediction on PrizePicks<\/p>\n The Valkyries seek their first-ever win over the Lynx on Friday night. Can Golden State break the hex tonight and surprise Minnesota as a home underdog?<\/p>\n Don\u2019t wait until tip-off \u2014 make your Lynx vs. Valkyries picks<\/a> on PrizePicks now and earn real money if you\u2019re right.<\/p>\n Pick WNBA players, predict More or Less on their stats, and cash in if you\u2019re right. With Team Picks<\/a>, you can make predictions on game winners, spreads, and over\/unders, now available in 35 states.<\/p>\n Stay locked in on Playbook for daily WNBA predictions<\/a>, picks, and news every day all the way through the 2026 WNBA Finals.<\/p>\n Team Picks and Culture Picks are event contracts offered by Performance Predictions II, LLC d\/b\/a PrizePicks Predict, a CFTC-registered FCM and NFA Member. All event contract customers must be U.S. residents and 18+. Some event contracts may not be available in every state.Event contract trading carries significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. No guarantee against loss is offered. 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