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The Minnesota Lynx (28-9) and New York Liberty (31-6) meet Sunday at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Tip-off is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Lynx vs. Liberty odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Lynx lead 2-1
The Liberty can secure the top overall seed with a win over the 2nd-place Lynx, as New York has a 3-game lead in the standings with 3 games to go in the regular season. Minnesota is also trying to hold off the 3rd-place Connecticut Sun, as the Lynx are 1 game clear of them in the standings.
Minnesota has won 2 of 3 meetings with New York this season, including a 94-89 victory in the Commissioner’s Cup on June 25.
The Lynx have won 5 in a row, and 12 of the past 13 outings, while going 10-3 against the spread (ATS) in the span since Aug. 15, the 1st game out of the All-Star and Olympics break. The Under has cashed in the past 3 games, and 5 of the past 6 outings.
For the Liberty, they’ve won 5 in a row since dropping 2 of 3 games in late August. They’ve also covered the past 2 games, cashing in consecutive games against the number for the 1st time since a 7-0 ATS run from July 10-Aug. 20. The Under is 3-1 in the past 4 games, and 8-3 across the previous 11 outings.
Lynx at Liberty odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated 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) | Liberty -4.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 159.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Lynx at Liberty picks and predictions
Prediction
Lynx 80, Liberty 76
Moneyline
MINNESOTA (+150) has been a real thorn in the side of New York (-185) this season, and it should be able to keep its hopes alive for the top seed for at least 1 more game, although it’s a tall order. The Lynx would have to win out, while the Liberty must lose out. Anything is possible, though.
One thing is for certain, the Liberty certainly doesn’t want to face the Lynx in the playoffs, as Minnesota has been one of a few teams to give them issues this season.
Against the spread
If you’re just not sold on playing MINNESOTA +4.5 (-110) straight up, taking the points isn’t 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 across the previous 12 outings. On the road, Minnesota is 5-2 ATS in the past 7 tries, too.
Over/Under
UNDER 159.5 (-110) might be the best play in this marquee clash between the top 2 teams in The W.
The Under is on a 3-0 run for the Lynx, while going 5-1 across the past 6 outings. The Under is 3-1 in the past 4 outings on the road for Minnesota, too, while going 2-0 in the 2 regular-season meetings with New York.
For the Liberty, the Under is on a 3-1 run, while going 8-3 across the past 111 outings. At home, New York has seen the total go low in 5 in a row.
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