{"id":71100,"date":"2025-07-04T13:31:44","date_gmt":"2025-07-04T12:31:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=71100"},"modified":"2025-07-04T13:31:50","modified_gmt":"2025-07-04T12:31:50","slug":"minnesota-lynx-vs-golden-state-valkyries-wnba-prediction-spread-amp-other-bets-five-july","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/minnesota-lynx-vs-golden-state-valkyries-wnba-prediction-spread-amp-other-bets-five-july\/","title":{"rendered":"Minnesota Lynx vs Golden State Valkyries WNBA Prediction- Spread &amp; Other Bets- 07\/05\/2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>On Saturday, July 5, the Minnesota Lynx (15-2) will host the Golden State Valkyries (9-7) in a WNBA regular-season matchup. The Lynx are stationed at the top of the standings while the Valkyries have jumped to the 6th position.<\/p><p>The Lynx come into this game after an emphatic 92-75 win against the Washington Mystics on the heels of a 28-point performance by Napheesa Collier. On the other hand, the impressive Valkyries stomped the Seattle Storm 84-57 during their last affair as Tiffany Hayes scored 21.<\/p><p>Can the Lynx avoid an upset against the battle-hardened Valkyries? Check the predictions related to player props, total, and spread here.&nbsp;<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where to Watch Minnesota Lynx vs Golden State Valkyries&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Time<\/strong>: 8:00 PM (ET)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Venue<\/strong>: Target Center (Minneapolis, Minnesota)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Where to watch<\/strong>: This game can be viewed on the WNBA League Pass.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Minnesota Lynx vs Golden State Valkyries Total Over\/Under Prediction- WNBA Best Bets<\/strong><\/h2><p>The Lynx has scored 90+ in three of the last four games. They can be streaky at times, but overall, they have one of the best offenses in the league, averaging a league-high 23.9 assists per game. Defensively, they are amazing, restricting teams below 80 on most occasions.<\/p><p>Meanwhile, the Valyries have improved offensively and can be seen scoring in the high 80s. Their defense has been stellar, also limiting teams to under 80. So, will it be a low or high-scoring battle, considering these are two terrific two-way squads? I&rsquo;d lean for &ldquo;Under&rdquo; here.<\/p><p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Total: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-betmgm-sportsbetting-us-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><strong>Under 157.5 for -110<\/strong><\/a><strong> at BetMGM<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Here is an overview of my selections<\/strong>:<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Total U 157.5<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>-110<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Spread- Valkyries +9.5<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>-115<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Money Line- Lynx<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>-400<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-betmgm-sportsbetting-us-en\" class=\"trk-cta-img\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Image\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}' rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXcpbUnge6Xl-znEFQ4iBMoXk8whLCDAib4ielMeUWads5y5tRSUIr0xdbS9PjC1uwysL1BcT4HzXY5Uux0uYBWD_8hsYG6eQ1AhVxeqrEQMQhSarhDZ8-TAQ6e86TGlbnbXSBBOog?key=Sn6-ZheYu1RLUOuyuU01GmF9\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Minnesota Lynx vs Golden State Valkyries Player Props Predictions- WNBA Betting Picks<\/strong><\/h2><p><strong>Napheesa Collier Over 23.5 points: <\/strong>Collier leads the league with 24.6 PPG. She put up 24 against the Valkyries during the last meeting and sees her scoring in a similar range again. This pick is my #1 preference.<\/p><p><strong>Tiffany Hayes O 13.5 points: <\/strong>Vet guard Hayes has been a consistent scorer, averaging 13 PPG with the Valkyries. She has scored 14 or more in five of the last six games. The guard can be &ldquo;over&rdquo; the mark here. This pick is my #2 preference.&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Kayla McBride U 15.5 points: <\/strong>The Lynx guard is one of the streakiest shooters in the league. She has scored 10 or fewer in the last two games but averages 15.8 PPG. I see her going under the mark again.<\/p><p class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-6c1be261c98668e21d94123fb97d2dd1\"><strong>Main pick: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-betmgm-sportsbetting-us-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><strong>Napheesa Collier Over 23.5 points<\/strong><\/a><strong> at BetMGM<\/strong><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Minnesota Lynx vs Golden State Valkyries Spread Prediction<\/strong><\/h2><p>The Valkyries have flipped the odds throughout the season. The Lynx know how to deal with feisty opponents, but the Commissioner&rsquo;s Cup Final loss showed some of their vulnerabilities. I&rsquo;d expect the Valkyries to put on a strong showing, but trust the Lynx to pull one off. But I expect Golden State to cover the spread here as they have done throughout the season.&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Spread\/Money Line Pick: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-BetMGM\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}' rel=\"nofollow\"><strong>&nbsp;Spread: Valkyries +9.5 for -120 at BetMGM<\/strong><\/a><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Minnesota Lynx vs Golden State Valkyries Lineups, Sneak Peek<\/strong><\/h2><p><strong>Minnesota Lynx<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Lynx defeated the Valkyries 92-75 during their last meeting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Courtney Williams has averaged 10.8 points per game during the last five games.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alanna Smith has made 2 or more triples in three of the last five games.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p><strong>Lynx Expected Starting Lineup<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>PG: <\/strong>Courtney Williams | <strong>SG: <\/strong>Kayla McBride | <strong>SF: <\/strong>Bridget Carleton | <strong>PF:<\/strong> Napheesa Collier | <strong>C: <\/strong>Alanna Smith<\/p><p><strong>Key bench players: PG: <\/strong>Natisha Hiedeman, <strong>SF: <\/strong>Marlie Kliundilkova, <strong>SF: <\/strong>Diamond Miller, <strong>PF: <\/strong>Jessica Shepard<\/p><p><strong>Injuries\/Updates<\/strong>: Karlie Samuelson&rsquo;s status is &ldquo;UNCLEAR&rdquo;.<\/p><p><strong>Golden State Valkyries<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Valkyries released Julie Vanloo, Chloe Bibby, and Bree Hall. Cecilia Zendalisini and Janelle Salaun will return for them after EuroCup.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They have won seven of their last nine games.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kayla Thornton (day-to-day) leads them with 15 PPG and 9 RPG.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p><strong>Valkyries Expected Starting Lineup<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>PG<\/strong>: Veronica Burton | <strong>SG<\/strong>: Tiffany Hayes | <strong>SF: <\/strong>Cecelia Zendalisini<strong> | PF: <\/strong>Janelle Salaun | <strong>PF\/C:<\/strong>&nbsp; Kayla Thornton<\/p><p><strong>Key bench players<\/strong>: <strong>PF: <\/strong>Monique Billings, <strong>SF: <\/strong>Stephanie Talbot, <strong>SF: <\/strong>Kate Martin, <strong>C: <\/strong>Temi Fagbenle<strong>, PF: <\/strong>Laeticia Amihere<\/p><p><strong>Injuries\/Updates:<\/strong> Carla Leite is QUESTIONABLE.<\/p><p><strong>Photo Credit:<\/strong>&nbsp;Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images<\/p><p><\/p>\n<div class=\"mm-layout mm-layout-type-global mm-layout-slot4\">\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On Saturday, July 5, the Minnesota Lynx (15-2) will host the Golden State Valkyries (9-7) in a WNBA regular-season matchup. The Lynx are stationed at the top of the standings while the Valkyries have jumped to the 6th position. 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