Golden State Valkyries vs Minnesota Lynx Picks and Prediction for Thursday September 11 2025

By: Cameron Ross Published 09/11/2025, 12:10 AM ET

The Golden State Valkyries continue a road trip Thursday night with the game in Minnesota at the Target Center against the Minnesota Lynx at 8:00 PM. The Golden State Valkyries have been up and down this season, currently three games above .500 through 43 games played, as the number four team in the Western Conference. The Minnesota Lynx, on the other hand, have 33 wins and 10 losses overall and are currently the top team in the Western Conference after winning three of the last five games played. Stay in the loop with our WNBA Picks.

Valkyries Analysis

Golden State has scored the ball well this season, averaging 70.3 points on 41% shooting from the floor, but averaged 72.5 points per game over the last two losses. Defensively, Golden State has been top-tier, holding opponents to 76.4 points per game through 43 games played.

Lynx Analysis

The Minnesota Lynx are a top team in the WNBA, boasting a potent offense that carries them. Minnesota averages 86.4 points on 47.3% from the floor, but scored only 72 points in their last loss. Defensively, Minnesota has been fantastic, holding opponents to 77.2 points per game overall, but has given up an average of 90 points per game during its last two losses.

Standout Players and Key Injuries

Veronica Burton has led the Golden State offense this season, averaging 12 points and six assists per game. Kayla Thornton leads the team, averaging 14 points per game, but has played just 22 times this season. Napheesa Collier is an MVP candidate in the WNBA this season, leading Minnesota, averaging 23 points and 7.4 rebounds per game, but is a game-time decision for Thursday. Courtney Williams is averaging 13.8 points and leads the team, dishing out 6.2 assists.

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Valkyries vs Lynx Prediction Reasoning

The Minnesota Lynx are far and away the better team in this matchup, and it will show from early on Thursday. Look for Minnesota to dominate this game on both sides of the ball against a mediocre team. Take Minnesota Thursday night to do the work as they get the win and cover against Golden State.