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August 19, 2026 β’ Chase Center, San Francisco
WNBA PREVIEW β’ August 19, 2026
Featured Matchup
Hardwood Matchup: Minnesota Lynx (30-7) meets Golden State Valkyries (25-10) at Chase Center, San Francisco.
Minnesota Lynx
Visiting Side
Record
30-7
Golden State Valkyries
Home Side
Record
25-10
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MIN
|
21 | 20 | 13 | 23 | 77 |
|
GOL
|
13 | 13 | 15 | 25 | 66 |
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
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Minnesota Lynx
VS
35%
Golden State Valkyries
Projected Score
MIN 92
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GOL 83
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
3 of 4 categories
- Minnesota Lynx boasts a superior average point differential.
- Minnesota Lynx controls the glass more effectively.
- Minnesota Lynx operates with higher offensive efficiency.
Minnesota Lynx
STAT
Golden State Valkyries
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Golden State Valkyries plays on familiar turf at Chase Center, San Francisco.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Minnesota Lynx Could Win
Minnesota Lynx generates 94.2 points per game while shooting 48.5%.
Why Golden State Valkyries Could Win
Golden State Valkyries produces 82.6 points per game on 42.2% shooting.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Minnesota Lynx's more efficient shooting can break down the defense.
Game Details
Chase Center, San Francisco
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
18,064
Closing Odds
Line: MIN -1.5 | O/U: 162.5
Team Leaders
Team Points
Janelle Salaun
15
Team Assists
Veronica Burton
7
Team Points
Olivia Miles
20
Team Assists
Olivia Miles
7
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Minnesota Lynx (48.6%)
Golden State Valkyries (51.4%)
Total Submissions: 46 circles
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