Minnesota Lynx vs. Golden State Valkyries: Picks, Predictions and Odds

To begin June, a full four-game slate in the WNBA is scheduled, concluding with an intriguing battle between the Minnesota Lynx and the Golden State Valkyries.

This game between the Lynx and Valkyries is set to take place on Sunday, June 1st, and will be played at the Chase Center in San Francisco, California, with the tip-off time set for 8:30 PM ET

What makes this game more unique is that it is being played as part of the 2025 WNBA Commissioner’s Cup. This is an in-season competition, similar to what the NBA now does with the NBA Cup. However, in the WNBA, the Commissioner Cup games are played within each conference, with the top team advancing to the championship game.

Our article will give you a full preview of this game between the Lynx and the Valkyries by providing you with our two best bets. Additionally, we will include the current money line total and point spread odds for what will be the first Commissioner’s Cup game for both teams.

Minnesota Lynx vs. Golden State Valkyries betting picks and predictions

Golden State Valkyries +10 (-110)

Our first best bet for this game will focus on backing the Golden State Valkyries to cover the spread. Even though the Valkyries enter this game just 2-3 through their first five games, they have generally been playing their opponents close.

Golden State is 3-2 against the spread, including two wins as an underdog of +5.5 and +10.5 points, respectively.

As for Minnesota, they enter this game as one of the two teams in the league who are undefeated at 6-0. Despite their unbeaten record, the Lynx have not consistently been blowing their opponents out. 

Minnesota is just 2-4 against the spread with each of their last four games being decided by six points or less. 

The Lynx will likely continue their unbeaten streak to start the season, but because they have allowed their recent opponents to keep games close, our first best bet for this game will be for the Golden State Valkyries to cover +10 spread.

Under 161 Total Points (-110)

Our second-best bet for this game will target the total to go under. Over the early part of the season Minnesota has already established themselves as an above-average offense in the league. The Lynx are averaging 84.2 points per game, which ranks fifth in the WNBA. 

More impressively, the Lynx are the third best defense in the league, allowing an average of 76.3 points per game.

As for Golden State, they are still trying to find their offensive rhythm, being the new expansion team in the league. As such, the Valkyries are averaging 73.8 points per game, which ranks 13th and last in the WNBA.

Despite their offense being poor to start the season, the Valkyries have not been terrible defensively. Golden State is allowing an average of 81.6 points per game, which ranks slightly below average at eighth.

The under has already been a common result for both sides, with the Lynx having seen four of their six games go under and the Valkyries having seen all of their five games go under.

For that reason, our second-best bet for this game will be for the total to go under 161 total points.

Minnesota Lynx vs. Golden State Valkyries odds

Minnesota Lynx	-525 ML
Golden State Valkyries	+390 ML
Spread	MIN Lynx -10
Total Points	O/U 161

Minnesota Lynx vs. Golden State Valkyries player props

Player Points

Kayla McBride (MIN Lynx)	O/U 14.5
Courtney Williams (MIN Lynx)	O/U 13.5
Alanna Smith (MIN Lynx)	O/U 12.5
Janelle Salaun (GS Valkyries)	O/U 12.5
Veronica Burton (GS Valkyries)	O/U 11.5
Kayla Thornton (GS Valkyries)	O/U 11.5

This article was written by a partner sports writer via Spotlight Sports Group. All odds displayed on this page were correct at the time of writing and are subject to withdrawal or change at any time.