Yesterday’s Results for Minnesota Lynx vs Golden State Valkyries

JAZZ WNBA TOTAL OF YEAR: 7-1 (88%) L3 DAYS!

Pick: Minnesota Lynx vs Golden State Valkyries Under 163.5 (-110) (DraftKings)

Analysis: I think this one sets up to be a very defensive battle. Minnesota is No. 1 in the West, and Golden State is No. 3. Minnesota is 6-1 on the road, while Golden State is 7-2 at home. The Valkyries play with revenge following a competitive 87-84 road loss at Minnesota two weeks ago. That total snuck over the number, but I believe another competitive battle will now result in a much lower-scoring final combined outcome this time around. The Valkyries will be looking to lean on their strength, which is clearly on the defensive end where they rank No. 1 in the league, conceding only 78.4 PPG (their offense is just mid by averaging 85.1 PPG, ranked ninth). That defense will have to be sharp facing the Lynx's No. 1 offense, which averages 93.1 PPG. But Minnesota is also equally adept defensively, conceding only 79.7 PPG, ranked second. I expect Golden State to set the early defensive tone and for all of these situational factors to combine to drive this total well under the number before the final buzzer sounds ***WNBA TOTAL OF THE YEAR