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Connecticut Sun at Minnesota Lynx Game 5 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Connecticut Sun at Minnesota Lynx Game 5 odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Connecticut Sun and the Minnesota Lynx meet Tuesday for Game 5 of the best-of-5 WNBA semifinals. Tip-off at Target Center in Minneapolis is scheduled 8 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s WNBA odds around the Sun vs. Lynx odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

Playoffs series: Tied 2-2; Sun won 2-1 in regular season

The Sun were facing elimination Sunday in Game 4 at Mohegan Sun Arena, but Connecticut came alive for the 92-82 win as a 2.5-point favorite as the Over (153.5) cashed. The Over is 2-0 in the 2 games in Connecticut, while the Under went 2-0 in the 1st 2 games in the Twin Cities.

While the regular-season series had all 3 games decided by 5 points or less, the past 3 games in this series have been decided by 7 or more points.

In Game 4, the Sun shot 53.7% (36-of-67) from the field, including 53.3% (8-of-15) from behind the 3-point line. F Alyssa Thomas was her usual, productive self, going for 18 points and 11 assists with 5 rebounds in 36 minutes.

The Lynx hit just 46.7% (28-of-60) from the field, going 38.5% (10-of-26) from downtown, while hitting 88.9% (16-of-18) from the free-throw line. Star F Napheesa Collier was good for 29 points and 13 rebounds with 3 assists, 2 3-pointers, 1 steal and 1 blocked shot.

Sun at Lynx odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:14 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Sun +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Lynx -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Sun +4.5 (-110) | Lynx -4.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 152.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Sun at Lynx picks and predictions

Prediction

Lynx 75, Sun 73

Moneyline

The Lynx (-190) will cost you nearly 2 times your potential return, and that’s just a little too much risk for not nearly enough reward.

The road team has done well in recent seasons in this series, and the Sun (+155) certainly won’t be fazed by going to the Twin Cities again. Connecticut proved it can win there in Game 1, and it won in the Twin Cities back on May 23, too.

This is going to be a very, very close decisive Game 5.

PASS.

Against the spread

The SUN +4.5 (-110) is worth a look in this final game of a very entertaining series.

The Lynx -4.5 (-110) is just 2-3 ATS in the past 5 games as a favorite. While the past 3 games in this series have been decided by 7 or more points, we’ll get a much closer battle in Game 5 like we saw during the regular season.

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Over/Under

UNDER 152.5 (-115) is a strong play in Game 5.

We saw the Under cash in the 1st 2 games of this series in the Twin Cities, and the total has gone low in the past 3 meetings in Minnesota since July 4.

While Connecticut has split the Over-Under 3-3 in the postseason, the Under is 8-2 in the past 10 games on the road dating back to Aug. 18.

For Minnesota, the Under has cashed at a 7-3 clip in the past 10 games at home since Aug. 15.

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Minnesota Lynx at Connecticut Sun Game 4 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Minnesota Lynx at Connecticut Sun odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Minnesota Lynx and Connecticut Sun meet Sunday for Game 4 of their best-of-5 WNBA semifinals. Tip-off at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., is set for 5 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s WNBA odds around the Lynx vs. Sun odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

Playoff series: Lynx lead 2-1; Sun won regular-season series 2-1

Minnesota took Game 3 as a 2.5-point road underdog 90-81 Friday to regain home-court advantage. F Napheesa Collier led the way with 26 points and 11 points — both game-highs. It was a nice bounceback for the All-Star forward who finished with a season-low 9 points in the Lynx’s 77-70 home win in Game 2 Tuesday — they covered as 4.5-point favorites in that one.

The Sun — who initially stole home-court advantage behind a 73-70 road win in Game 1 as 3.5-point underdogs Sept. 29 — were led by Brionna Jones‘ 21 points in Game 3. Actually all 5 starters scored in double figures, but there wasn’t much help from the bench, which was outscored 16-4 by Minnesota’s reserves.

The Over (151) cashed in Game 3, while the Under cashed in both games in the Twin Cities.

All 6 meetings between these 2 teams this season have been decided by single digits with an average margin of victory of 4.5 points per game.

The Lynx are 3-1 against the spread (ATS) in the past 4 meetings in the head-to-head series. The road team has actually won 6 of the past 8 meetings outright since Sept. 17, 2023. The road team is also 7-1 ATS in the past 8 in the series.

Lynx at Sun odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:12 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Lynx +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Sun -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Lynx +1.5 (-110) | Sun -1.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 153.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Lynx at Sun picks and predictions

Prediction

Lynx 81, Sun 76

Moneyline

BACKING MINNESOTA (+100) straight up is slightly cheaper than backing Minnesota taking the 1.5 points and it’s a much better value vs. betting the spread.

For whatever reason, when these teams get together, the road team has won 6 of the past 8 meetings. That’s too strong to ignore, although it really would be fun to see a decisive Game 5. Still, the Lynx seem to have figured it out after their loss in Game 1. They’re the play here.

Against the spread

Backing the Lynx +1.5 (-110) makes absolutely no sense unless you’re absolutely convinced that the Sun are going to win by just 1 point. If you like Minnesota, then just bet it straight up for the much better value.

The Lynx are 4-1 ATS in their past 5 meetings and 8-2 in the past 10. Plus, they are 8-3 ATS in their past 11 road games. That includes a 78-76 win at Mohegan Sun Arena Sept. 17 as a 1.5-point underdog in the second-to-last game of the regular season.

PASS.

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Over/Under

OVER 153.5 (-110) is a lean in Game 4. Go with a half-unit play at best.

The Under cashed in both meetings in the Twin Cities, but the Over has hit in each of the previous 3 meetings in Connecticut dating back to May 23, including Game 3.

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Minnesota Lynx at Connecticut Sun Game 3 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Minnesota Lynx at Connecticut Sun Game 3 odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Minnesota Lynx and Connecticut Sun meet Friday for Game 3 of the best-of-5 WNBA semifinals. Tip-off at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s WNBA odds around the Lynx vs. Sun odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

Playoff series: Tied 1-1; Sun won regular-season series 2-1

The No. 3 seed Sun seized home-court advantage with a 73-70 win in Game 1 over the No. 2 seed Lynx Sunday, cashing as 3.5-point underdogs as the Under (151.5) hit.

In Game 2, Minnesota leveled the series with a 77-70 win and cover as a 4.5-point favorite as the Under (152.5) cashed. Sun F Alyssa Thomas had a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds, while Lynx F Napheesa Collier struggled with 9 points on 3-of-14 shooting, although she made up for it with 12 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 blocked shots.

Connecticut holds a slight 3-2 edge in the season series, including the regular season. All 5 games have been decided by 7 or fewer points, with the average margin of victory 3.6 points per game.

Just on a side note, if you see the Sun wearing ‘Keesusk’ across their chests in Game 3, it’s an alternate jersey. Connecticut is owned by the Mohegan Tribe, and the jersey pays homage to its indigenous roots. Keesusk simply means sun in the Mohegan language.

Lynx at Sun odds

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Moneyline (ML): Lynx +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Sun -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Lynx +2.5 (-115) | Sun -2.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 151.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Lynx at Sun picks and predictions

Prediction

Sun 77, Lynx 72

Moneyline

Sun ML (-135) is just a little more expensive than laying the points. If you like Connecticut, PASS on the moneyline, and take the home team to get it done by at least 3 points in Game 3.

Against the spread

Betting the SUN -2.5 (-105) is better than laying -135 on the straight-up win. That is, unless you are totally sold on a Connecticut win, but only by 1-2 points.

The Lynx +2.5 (-115) are 3-2 ATS in the 5 meetings this season. However, Connecticut is 6-3 SU in the past 9 meetings. It’s a tough play, as Minnesota is 7-2 ATS in the past 9 road outings, including a 78-76 win at Connecticut in the penultimate game of the regular season as a similar 1.5-point underdog Sept. 17.

However, Connecticut is 2-1-1 ATS in the past 4 games at home, including 1-0-1 ATS in the first 2 playoff games against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever Sept. 22-25.

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Over/Under

UNDER 151.5 (-105) is worth a look in Game 3.

The total has gone low in both games of this series, while going 3-1 in 4 postseason games for the Sun.

The Under is also 9-3 in the past 12 games for Connecticut, while going 4-2 in the past 6 contests at Mohegan Sun Arena. Meanwhile, the total has split 3-3 in the past 6 road games for the Lynx.

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Connecticut Sun at Minnesota Lynx Game 2 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Connecticut Sun at Minnesota Lynx odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Connecticut Sun visit the Minnesota Lynx Tuesday in Game 2 of their best-of-5 WNBA semifinals. Tip from Target Center is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s WNBA odds around the Sun vs. Lynx odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

Playoff series: Sun lead 1-0; Sun took regular-season series 2-1

The Sun enter on a 4-game win streak. They beat the Lynx 73-70 Sunday in Game 1, covering as 3.5-point road underdogs. G Marina Mabrey scored a game-high 20, while hitting 6-for-11 beyond the arc. Four of the Sun’s 5 starters scored in double figures. The team shot 41.3% from the field (31-for-75) and 40.9% (9-for-22) from 3 in the win.

The Lynx had a 2-game win streak with Sunday’s loss. F Napheesa Collier finished with team-highs with 19 points and 9 rebounds, while 3 of 5 Minnesota’s 5 starters scored in double figures. The team shot 41.5% (27-for-65) from the field and 25% (5-for-20) from 3 in the loss.

Sun at Lynx odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:35 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Sun +175 (bet $100 to win $175) | Lynx -210 (bet $210 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Sun +5.5 (-110) | Lynx -5.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 152.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Sun at Lynx picks and predictions

Prediction

Lynx 87, Sun 80

Moneyline

PASS.

There is minimal value on the Lynx (-210) to win Tuesday.

Against the spread

BET LYNX -5.5 (-110).

While the Lynx fell Sunday as home favorites, expect them to bounce back Tuesday. They are 8-2 straight up (SU) in their last 10 games and 6-4 ATS in that span. Their offense, which has scored 101 or more points in 2 of their last 3 games, will be the deciding factor in Game 2 against a team that has scored more than 90 points just 1 time in its last 10 games.

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Over/Under

BET OVER 152.5 (-110).

The Sun have scored 87 or more points in 3 of their last 4 games while the Lynx have scored 101 or more in 2 of their last 3. While both teams play strong defense, as demonstrated by Game 1, they both have an array of scorers who will look to create opportunities in a critical Game 2. Expect a fast pace Tuesday leading to the Over hitting.

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Connecticut Sun at Minnesota Lynx Game 1 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Connecticut Sun at Minnesota Lynx Game 1 odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Connecticut Sun and the Minnesota Lynx meet Sunday for Game 1 of the best-of-5 WNBA semifinals. Tip-off at Target Center in Minneapolis is scheduled 8:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s WNBA odds around the Sun vs. Lynx odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

Regular-season series: Sun won 2-1

The Sun and Lynx had a spirited regular-season series, and all 3 games were decided by 5 points or less.

These teams met in the 1st round of the playoffs last season, with Connecticut shocking Minnesota in Game 3 in the Twin Cities, after the Lynx won in Game 2 to force it home for the decisive game. The road team has covered 5 straight meetings in this series, including the 2 most recent postseason matchups.

Connecticut won at home 83-82 in OT on May 23 as the Lynx covered as a 5.5-pont underdog. In the Twin Cities on July 4, Connecticut won 78-73 as a 3.5-point under, the largest margin of victory in the series. And, on Sept. 17, Minnesota won at Connecticut 78-76 as a 1.5-point ‘dog. The underdog and road team went 3-0 ATS in the 3 meetings.

The Sun polished off Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever in the 1st round in a 2-game sweep, going 1-0-1 against the spread (ATS), while splitting the Over-Under. The Under is 11-6 dating back to Aug. 18.

The Lynx went for 101 or more points in both 1st-round wins over the Phoenix Mercury, splitting 1-1 ATS, while easily cashing the Over in both outings.

Sun at Lynx odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:28 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Sun +170 (bet $100 to win $170) | Lynx -210 (bet $210 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Sun +4.5 (-110) | Lynx -4.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 154.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Sun at Lynx picks and predictions

Prediction

Lynx 75, Sun 72

Moneyline

The Lynx (-210) will set you back more than 2 times your potential return, and that’s too expensive for a standalone wager.

If you were to bet a multi-leg parlay, perhaps tossing in some NFL games, the WNBA playoff game and some MLB action on the final day of that regular season, then perhaps including Minnesota makes sense. But, by itself, AVOID.

Against the spread

The SUN +4.5 (-120) catching the points is a good idea. Again, all 3 regular-season meetings were decided by 5 or fewer points, and the road team covered in each of the battles.

Connecticut heads into the Twin Cities brimming with confidence, and Marina Mabrey was red-hot in the 1st round, going for 22.0 points per game (PPG) with 4.5 APG. She and DeWanna Bonner, who had 18.5 PPG, 7.0 RPG and 3.5 APG in the 1st round, will be key trying to keep the Sun in the game.

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Over/Under

UNDER 154.5 (-110) is the lean in Game 1. While, yes, the Over was 2-1 in the 3 regular-season meetings, the only game played in the Twin Cities resulted in an Under result.

Don’t go crazy, as Minnesota did hit triple digits in both games against Phoenix in the 1st round. However, Connecticut is a tremendous defensive team, and it allowed just 73.6 PPG in the regular season to rank No. 1 in scoring defense.

In addition, the total has gone low in 11 of the past 17 games for the Sun. Look for Connecticut’s defense to slow Minnesota down quite a bit.

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Indiana Fever at Connecticut Sun Game 2 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Indiana Fever at Connecticut Sun Game 2 odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Indiana Fever and the Connecticut Sun play Game 2 of their 1st-round best-of-3 series Wednesday at Mohegan Sun Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s WNBA odds around the Fever vs. Sun odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

Playoff series: Sun lead 1-0; Sun won regular season series 3-1

The No. 3 seed Sun belted the No. 6 seed Fever 93-69 in Game 1, coasting to a cover as 6.5-point favorites as the Under (165.5) held on.

Connecticut shot 49.3% (36-of-73) from the field, including 50.0% (9-of-18) from behind the 3-point line. It also outrebounded Indiana at a 36-to-29 margin, while turning it over 3 times less. That’s a good recipe for victory.

Indiana hit 40.3% (27-of-67) from the field, and just 21.4% (6-of-28) on 3-pointers. Superstar Caitlin Clark struggled mightily against Connecticut’s suffocating defense, hitting just 4-of-17 from the field, including 2-of-13 from behind the arc. The Rookie of the Year was limited to 11 points, 8 assists, 4 rebounds, 3 steals and a blocked shot.

Clark was poked in the eye by Connecticut’s DiJonai Carrington, suffering some minor bruising, but she is fine and ready to go for Game 2.

Fever at Sun odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 8:02 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Fever +230 (bet $100 to win $230) | Sun -275 (bet $275 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Fever +6.5 (-115) | Sun -6.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 163.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Fever at Sun picks and predictions

Prediction

Sun 84, Fever 79

Moneyline

The Sun (-275) looks to cash out at Mohegan Sun, and move onto the 2nd round. However, risking nearly 3 times your potential return against the Fever (+230), and a player like Clark, is dangerous. Indiana is fighting to keep its season alive, so expect the Fever to put up a much better effort, playing with a lot of urgency.

AVOID.

Against the spread

INDIANA +6.5 (-115) is worth playing lightly in Game 2, as its season is on the line.

Connecticut -6.5 (-105) has 3 wins over Indiana by double digits this season, but after the 1st 2 victories, Indiana came back and kept the score within 4 points, including an outright win Aug. 28.

The Fever are desperate for a victory to get the series back to Indianapolis for a decisive Game 3. Obviously, Connecticut doesn’t want that. But with a sharpshooter like Clark, she could single-handedly get it done, or struggle mightily like she did in Game 1, and this could be a blowout. There is plenty of risk playing Indiana, but sit back, get your popcorn, and hope the streaky shooter catches fire.

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Over/Under

UNDER 163.5 (-105) is the lean in Game 2.

While Indiana cashed high in 7 of the final 9 regular-season games, the playoffs are different animal. The Fever saw tremendous defense thrown at them, and they handled it poorly.

The Under is 7-2 in the past 9 games for the Sun, while going 4-1 in the previous 5 outings at home. The Under is 5-2 in the past 7 meetings in this series, too.

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Indiana Fever at Connecticut Sun Game 1 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Indiana Fever at Connecticut Sun Game 1 odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Indiana Fever and the Connecticut Sun play Game 1 of their 1st-round best-of-3 series Sunday at Mohegan Sun Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET (ABC). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s WNBA odds around the Fever vs. Sun odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

Regular-season series: Sun won 3-1

The Fever secured the No. 6 seed in the WNBA playoffs after finishing 20-20 in the regular season. That includes a 1-3 straight up (SU) and 2-2 against the spread (ATS) record in 4 games against the Sun, while the Over and Under also split 2-2.

Rookie Caitlin Clark averaged 16.5 PPG, 3.8 APG, 2.0 RPG, 1.3 SPG and 3.0 3PT in 4 regular-season meetings with the Sun, while also averaging 6.3 turnovers per game.

Indiana is making its 1st appearance in the postseason since losing in the 1st round of the 2016 playoffs against the Phoenix Mercury.

Connecticut went to the Eastern Finals last season, and it won the 1st game on the road against the New York Liberty. However, it ended up losing the best-of-5 series 3-1.

Fever at Sun odds

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Moneyline (ML): Fever +185 (bet $100 to win $185) | Sun -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Fever +5.5 (-115) | Sun -5.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 163.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Fever at Sun picks and predictions

Prediction

Sun 91, Fever 79

Moneyline

The Sun (-225) is just a little too expensive to bet straight up, as they’ll cost you more than 2 times your potential return. However, if you were to toss them into a multi-leg parlay, that isn’t terribly priced out of line.

AVOID, and look to the spread instead.

Against the spread

CONNECTICUT -5.5 (-105) handled its business against Indiana +5.5 (-115) in the 1st 3 meetings of the regular season, with the Fever winning the most recent game in Indianapolis.

In the 2 meetings at Mohegan Sun Arena, the Sun won and covered both games by an average of 19.0 PPG.

Look for the Sun to get off on the right foot in this series which will get a ton of eyeballs because of CC22.

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Over/Under

OVER 163.5 (-110) is worth a look in the series opener.

Clark hit 3 or more triples in 3 of the 4 meetings with Connecticut this season, which is quite amazing considering the Sun has a tremendous perimeter defense.

Indiana cashed high in 7 of the final 9 regular-season games, while Connecticut went 2-2 in the final 4 games of the season.

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Chicago Sky at Connecticut Sun odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Chicago Sky at Connecticut Sun odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Chicago Sky (13-26) and the Connecticut Sun (27-12) meet Thursday in the regular-season finale at Mohegan Sun Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Sky vs. Sun odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Sun lead 3-0

The Sky and Washington Mystics are each 1 game back of the Atlanta Dream for the 8th and final playoff spot heading into Thursday’s finale. The Dream face the 1st-place New York Liberty, while Washington hosts the Indiana Fever.

While Connecticut has swept the season series to date, the margin of victory has been 4 or fewer points in 2 of the 3 outings, and 8 or fewer points in each of the meetings this season. The Over has cashed in all 3 games, and 4 straight in the series.

The Sky has dropped 4 in a row, while going just 1-4 in the 5 games since rookie Angel Reese went down with a season-ending wrist injury. That lone win Sept. 8 was against the lowly Dallas Wings. Chicago is also 0-4 against the spread (ATS) in the 4-game losing skid.

The Sun have lost each of the past 2 games, although that’s against Las Vegas on the road, and Minnesota at home. Against losing teams, Connecticut has won 6 in a row, while covering 4 straight.

Sky at Sun odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:12 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Sky +600 (bet $100 to win $600) | Sun -900 (bet $900 to win $100)
Against the spread: Sky +13.5 (-115) | Sun -13.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 153.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Sky at Sun picks and predictions

Prediction

Sun 84, Sky 66

Moneyline

Connecticut (-900) will cost you 9 times your potential return, and that’s way too much risk for not nearly enough reward. The Sun is still fighting to keep the 3rd seed in the playoffs.

While Chicago (+600) is still mathematically alive for that postseason spot, it’s in a very tough situation after losing Reese, and it has been a shell of itself lately, even worse than the version that wasn’t winning a lot of games in the 1st place.

AVOID.

Against the spread

Play CONNECTICUT -13.5 (-105) laying the big points, but be careful and don’t get carried away.

While the Sun has dominated this series in 3 previous meetings, the margin of victory is a combined 14 points, or 4.7 points per game (PPG). Of course, each of those games were with Reese in the frontcourt giving the team 2nd and 3rd chances with her rebounding prowess.

Over/Under

UNDER 153.5 (-110) is the lean, but go with a half-unit play at best.

The Under is 3-1 in the past 4 road games for the Sky, while the total has gone low at a 5-2 clip in the past 7 outings for the Sun. Again, the Over is 3-0 in the 3 meetings between these teams earlier this season, but Chicago has scored 70 or fewer points in 3 of the past 4 outings during the skid.

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Minnesota Lynx at Connecticut Sun odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Minnesota Lynx at Connecticut Sun odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Minnesota Lynx (29-9) and the Connecticut Sun (27-11) meet Monday at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Lynx vs. Sun odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Sun lead 2-0

The Lynx and Sun have 2 games remaining, and Minnesota is ahead in the standings for the No. 2 overall seed by 2 games. With a victory, the Lynx can lock in the No. 2 seed.

Minnesota has won 6 in a row since a stunning 94-76 loss at the Dallas Wings on Aug. 30, while going 4-1 against the spread (ATS) in the past 5 outings. The Under has cashed at a 3-1 pace in the past 4 contests, while the total has gone low at a 5-1 clip in the previous 6 games.

The Sun lost 84-71 in Las Vegas to the Aces on Sunday as a 5-point underdog, while hitting the Under (159.5). Connecticut is still 3-1 SU/ATS in the past 4 games, while the Under is 5-1 across the past 6 outings.

These teams last met July 4 in the Twin Cities, with the Sun winning 78-73 as a 3.5-point underdog as the Under (152) connected.

Lynx at Sun odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 10:48 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Lynx -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Sun +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
Against the spread: Lynx -2.5 (-105) | Sun +2.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 154.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Lynx at Sun picks and predictions

Prediction

Sun 78, Lynx 74

Moneyline

CONNECTICUT (+110) is a big value at home as short ‘dogs. The Sun have dropped the past 2 games at home against Western Conference clubs, but they have won 4 of the previous 6 outings.

The Sun is trying to finish up strong, and a win over the Lynx would bring back some of the good feelings from the team’s fast start.

Against the spread

If you want a little bit of insurance, playing CONNECTICUT +2.5 (-115) is worth a look. However, it’s obviously not as good of a value as taking the Sun straight up.

Unless you feel strongly that Minnesota -2.5 (-105) is going to win by 1 or 2 points, there is no sense taking the little bit of points. Back the moneyline instead for a much better value.

Over/Under

UNDER 154.5 (-110) is the lean, but go with a half-unit play at most.

The Under is on a 5-1 run in the past 6 games for Connecticut, while going 6-2 in the past 8 tries against Western Conference teams.

For Minnesota, the total has gone low at a 5-2 clip in the past 7 games, while the Under is holding a slight 3-2 edge in the previous 5 games on the road.

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Connecticut Sun at Las Vegas Aces odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Connecticut Sun at Las Vegas Aces odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Connecticut Sun (27-10) and Las Vegas Aces (24-13) meet Sunday at Michelob Ultra Arena at Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino. Tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET (CBS Sports Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Sun vs. Aces odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Aces lead 2-0

The Sun sit in 3rd place in the overall standings, so this is an important game for playoff seeding. The Aces are 3 games behind the Sun, while Connecticut is 1 game behind 2nd-place Minnesota.

Las Vegas has dominated this series, winning 5 of the past 6 in the series, while also going 5-1 against the spread (ATS) since 2022. That includes this season, as the Aces are 2-0 SU/ATS, while the Under has cashed in both outings.

Connecticut has won and covered 3 in a row, while the Under is 4-1 in the past 5 outings. The last loss for the Sun was Sept. 6 at Mohegan Sun Arena, 72-67, against the Aces as the Under (164.5) cashed.

Las Vegas has won 2 in a row, and 6 of the past 7 games. The Aces are an impressive 6-0-1 ATS in that span, while the Under has cashed in 5 straight outings.

Sun at Aces odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated 2:37 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Sun +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Aces -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
Against the spread: Sun +4.5 (-110) | Aces -4.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 159.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Suns at Aces picks and predictions

Prediction

Aces 82, Sun 75

Moneyline

Las Vegas (-225) will cost you more than 2 times your potential return. While the Aces have dominated this series this season, and in recent seasons, that’s way too much risk for not nearly enough reward.

Connecticut (+180) still has a lot to play for, as it jockeys for better playoff seeding. It’s tempting to play the Sun, but not against a red-hot Aces team which seems to be their kryptonite.

PASS.

Against the spread

Back LAS VEGAS -4.5 (-110) at home laying the points. The Aces were on an 0-9 ATS skid from July 12-Aug. 28, but they’ve turned things around with a 6-0-1 ATS run since Aug. 30, including a 72-67 win at Connecticut Sept. 6 as a 1.5-point favorite.

The Sun have pieced things together with 3 straight wins and covers, but all of those games have been against teams with a losing record, including a back-to-back at Los Angeles.

Over/Under

UNDER 159.5 (-110) is the lean, but go with a half-unit play at most.

For Connecticut, the Under is 4-1 in the past 5 games, while going 8-4 across the previous 12 outings. The Under is 5-2 in the past 7 road contests for the Sun, too.

As far as Las Vegas is concerned, the Under has cashed in 5 straight outings, while going 13-4 across the past 17 meetings since July 10.

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