Lynx vs Valkyries Picks and Prediction – 6/2/2025

By: Cameron Ross |

Last Updated: 05/31/2025 at 9:21 PM ET

Minnesota Lynx at Golden State Valkyries 06/01/25 - WNBA Picks & Predictions
Game Start: 6/2/2025, 12:30 AM UTC
Latest Odds: MIN -9.5 ; O/U 164.5

Lynx vs Valkyries Prediction

The Minnesota Lynx will be back on the road Sunday for a game in San Francisco against Golden State. Minnesota is undefeated through the first six games of the year coming into this matchup following a three-point victory against Phoenix in their last outing. Offensively Minnesota has been top tier averaging 84.2 points on 45.1% shooting from the floor. Defensively Minnesota has been even better holding opponents to just 76.3 points per game overall and up to 71 in their victory against Phoenix. Stay in the action with our WNBA Picks.

Napheesa Collier leads Minnesota this season averagiing 26.8 points per game. Kayla McBride is second on the roster averaging 17.5 points and Courtney Williams averages 14.2 points to go along with the team leading 6.7 assists. Alanna Smith averages 13.6 points since the 4th player on the team in double digits. Jessica Shepard averages 9 points to go along with the team leading 7.8 rebounds per game this year.

Golden State will be back on their home floor Sunday with two wins and three losses thus far this season having lost two games in a row following consecutive road losses in New York against the Liberty. Golden State has been mediocre on the offensive side allowing 73.8 points on 36.8%shooting from the floor. Defensively Golden State has been outmatched giving up 81.6 points per game overall and have allowed 88.5 points per game during their two game losing streak.

Janelle Salaun leads Golden State this season averaging 13.8 points and 7.8 rebounds per game. Kayla Thornton is second on the roster averaging 12.2 points and Tiffany Hayes averages 10.5 points per game. Veronica Burton is 4th on the team averaging 10.2 points per game to go along with the team leading 4.4 assists this year.

Lynx vs Valkyries Pick Analysis

The Lynx are rolling to start the year and will continue their tear on Sunday. Look for the Lynx to come out hot leading to another win on the road. Minnesota will control this game throughout resulting in the win and cover in San Francisco. Final Score Prediction, Minnesota Lynx win and cover 90-79.

Our Free WNBA Pick for Golden State Valkyries vs Minnesota Lynx

Minnesota Lynx -9.5