Minnesota Lynx vs New York Liberty: Odds, Tips and Predictions

The Minnesota Lynx (28-9) and New York Freedom (31-6) meet on Sunday at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. ET. Let’s check out BetMGM Sportsbook’s odds around the Lynx vs. Liberty oddsand give our expert tips and predictions for the WNBA.

Season series: Lynx leads 2-1

The Liberty can clinch first place in the standings with a win over the second-place Lynx, as New York holds a three-game lead with three games left in the regular season. Minnesota is also looking to keep the third-place Connecticut Sun at bay, as the Lynx are one game ahead of them in the standings.

Minnesota has won two of three meetings with New York this season, including a 94-89 victory in the Commissioner’s Cup on June 25.

The Lynx have won 5 straight games and 12 of their last 13 games, and are 10-3 against the spread (ATS) since August 15, their first game back after the All-Star and Olympic breaks. The under has won their last 3 games and 5 of their last 6 games.

The Liberty have won 5 games in a row since losing 2 of 3 in late August. They have also covered the last 2 games and won in consecutive games against the number for the first time since a 7-0 ATS run from July 10 to August 20. The under is 3-1 in the last 4 games and 8-3 in the previous 11 games.

Lynx at Liberty odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; for a full list visit the USA TODAY sports scores and betting odds hub. Lines last updated at 2:12 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Lynx +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Liberty -185 (bet $185 to win $100)
Against the spread: Lynx +4.5 (-110) | Freedom -4.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 159.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Tips and predictions for Lynx at Liberty

forecast

Lynx 80, Liberty 76

Money line

MINNESOTA (+150) has been a real thorn in New York’s side (-185) this season and should be able to keep its hopes of the top spot alive for at least one more game, although that is a tall order. The Lynx would have to win while the Liberty would have to lose. But anything is possible.

One thing is for sure: The Liberty definitely don’t want to face the Lynx in the playoffs, as Minnesota is one of the few teams that has given them problems this season.

Against the spread

If you are simply not convinced to play MINNESOTA +4.5 (-110) Honestly, taking the points is not a bad idea.

The Lynx are 2-1 SU and ATS in 3 meetings with New York -4.5 (-110) this season, and Minnesota is 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games. On the road, Minnesota is also 5-2 ATS in their last 7 tries.

Over/Under

UNDER 159.5 (-110) could be the best move in this top game between the two top teams in The W.

The Under has gone on a 3-0 run for the Lynx, winning 5-1 in their last 6 games. The Under has also gone 3-1 in their last 4 road games for Minnesota, winning 2-0 in their 2 regular season games against New York.

For the Liberty, Under is currently on a 3-1 streak while they are 8-3 in their last 111 games. At home, New York has seen five straight low overall averages.

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