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August 24, 2026 β’ Target Center, Minneapolis
WNBA PREVIEW β’ August 24, 2026
Featured Matchup
Hardwood Matchup: Golden State Valkyries (24-9) meets Minnesota Lynx (28-7) at Target Center, Minneapolis.
Golden State Valkyries
Visiting Side
Record
24-9
Minnesota Lynx
Home Side
Record
28-7
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
27%
Golden State Valkyries
VS
73%
Minnesota Lynx
Projected Score
GOL 84
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MIN 93
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
3 of 4 categories
- Minnesota Lynx maintains a stronger scoring margin over opponents.
- Minnesota Lynx holds the advantage in team rebounding.
- Minnesota Lynx shoots at a higher clip from the floor.
Golden State Valkyries
STAT
Minnesota Lynx
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Minnesota Lynx plays on familiar turf at Target Center, Minneapolis.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Golden State Valkyries Could Win
Golden State Valkyries generates 84.4 points per game while shooting 42.7%.
Why Minnesota Lynx Could Win
Minnesota Lynx produces 95.5 points per game on 48.4% shooting.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Minnesota Lynx's more efficient shooting can break down the defense.
Game Details
Target Center, Minneapolis
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
N/A
Closing Odds
Line: NL | O/U: TBD
Team Leaders
Team Points
Olivia Miles
19.8
Team Assists
Olivia Miles
6.1
Team Points
Gabby Williams
14.6
Team Assists
Veronica Burton
5.5
Consensus Pool
Live Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Golden State Valkyries (50.0%)
Minnesota Lynx (50.0%)
Total Submissions: 79 circles
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