Golden State Valkyries vs Minnesota Lynx Final Score & Over/Under Result — Aug 24, 2026

Golden State's fourth quarter—a 25-point barrage against Minnesota's 18—turned what had been a dead-even affair into a Valkyries victory. Through three quarters, the teams had matched each other nearly point-for-point: 33 combined in Q1, 33 in Q2, and 37 in Q3, leaving the score tied at a combined 103 halfway through the fourth. Then Cecilia Zandalasini (18 pts, 1 reb, 1 ast) and the Golden State offense found another gear, outscoring the Lynx 25-18 to seal an 80-66 win—a result that landed well short of the market total of 162.5.

The combined final of 146 points fell 16.5 below the number, with the second half (80 combined) actually outpacing the first (66 combined) before fading in the final frame's context. Gabby Williams added 15 points and 5 rebounds for Golden State, while Veronica Burton distributed 9 assists alongside 14 points. For Minnesota, Natasha Howard led the way with 13 points and 7 rebounds, and Kayla McBride chipped in 12 points and 4 assists. This matchup marked the third meeting between these teams this season; the previous two totals sat at 143 and 156, making tonight's 146 a middle ground. DAGGER's pregame over call missed, but a live adjustment cashed—a reminder of how late-game execution can reshape even a closely tracked contest.