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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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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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Connecticut Sun at Minnesota Lynx odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Connecticut Sun (15-4) and Minnesota Lynx (14-5) meet Thursday at Target Center in Minneapolis. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (Prime Video). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Sun vs. Lynx odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Sun lead 1-0

The Sun picked up an 83-72 win at the Phoenix Mercury last time out as 4.5-point favorites as the Under (157) cashed. It was just the 2nd win in 5 tries for Connecticut, while it halted an 0-5 against the spread (ATS) skid. The Under is 5-2 in the past 7 outings.

The Lynx have lost 2 of the past 3 games since winning the Commissioner’s Cup at the New York Liberty June 25. Minnesota is also 1-2 ATS in the 3 games since, while cashing the Under in 4 of the past 5 regular-season outings. The Under is also 8-3 in the past 11 regular-season contests.

These teams met May 23 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., with the Sun edging the Lynx 83-82 in OT, although Minnesota cashed as a 5.5-point underdog with the Over (162) cashing.

In that OT loss, Minnesota shot 48.5% (33-of-68) from the field, but just 19.0% (4-of-21) from behind the 3-point line and 60.0% (12-of-20) from the free-throw line, while turning it over 17 times. F Napheesa Collier had 31 points with 11 rebounds in 44 minutes.

The Sun shot 44.8% (30-of-67) from the field in the OT win, while going 45.5% (5-of-11) from behind the arc, and 85.7% (18-of-21) from the free-throw stripe. F DeWanna Bonner led the way with 20 points, 1 of 3 Sun starters with at least 18 points.

Sun at Lynx odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:29 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Sun +130 (bet $100 to win $130) | Lynx -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
Against the spread: Sun +3 (-108) | Lynx -3 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 151 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Sun at Lynx picks and predictions

Prediction

Lynx 76, Sun 71

Moneyline

MINNESOTA (-160) is worth a look as a moderate favorite on the moneyline, as this should be a rather close game between 2 teams not playing very well lately.

Connecticut (+130) has lost 4 games all season, but 3 of those setbacks have occurred in the past 5 outings. The Sun can’t be trusted on the road. Minnesota could have easily won the 1st meeting, but it struggled from downtown and from the free-throw line. With a change of venue, the Lynx should be able to get the job done at home.

Against the spread

MINNESOTA -3 (-112) is cheaper laying the points, but don’t play both (the spread and the moneyline), as we’re not double dipping.

Connecticut has struggled against the number, going just 1-5 ATS in the past 6 outings. The Sun also failed to cover against the Lynx in the 1st meeting, too.

Go lightly with the Lynx at home.

Over/Under

UNDER 151 (-110) might be the best play on the board in this marquee battle on July 4 which is sure to have plenty of fireworks.

While the Over has cashed in 2 of the past 3 games for Connecticut, don’t get too pressed about that. The Under is 7-0 in the past 7 games for the Sun against Western Conference opponents.

The Under is 4-1 in the past 5 regular-season contests for the Lynx, while going 8-3 in the past 11 outings, not including the Commissioner’s Cup Final.

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

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

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The Connecticut Sun and Minnesota Lynx meet Wednesday for a decisive Game 3 of their 1st round WNBA playoffs matchup. Tip-off from Target Center is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Sun vs. Lynx Game 3 odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

The Sun opened the series with an emphatic 90-60 victory in Game 1 as 8.5-point favorites as the Under (159.5) cashed. However, Connecticut couldn’t bring that momentum into Game 2, falling 82-75 as a 9-point favorite as the Under (159) connected. Now, the Sun face a winner-take-all situation where they might be eliminated on the road.

The Lynx have cashed the Under in 3 straight games dating back to the regular-season finale. Minnesota lost 3 of the 4 regular-season meetings against Connecticut, but it has won 2 of the past 4 meetings and the Under is 4-1 in the past 5 clashes between these teams.

Sun at Lynx Game 3 odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:12 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Sun -235 (bet $235 to win $100) | Lynx +186 (bet $100 to win $186)
Against the spread (ATS): Sun -5.5 (-108) | Lynx +5.5 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 157.5 (O: -118 | U: -108)

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Sun at Lynx Game 3 picks and predictions

Prediction

Sun 80, Lynx 76

Moneyline

The Sun (-235) will cost you more than 2 times your potential return, and that’s a little on the expensive side, especially for a team on the road.

The Lynx (+186) dropped their 2 home meetings against the Sun, with Connecticut scoring exactly 89 points in each of its 2 meetings in the Twin Cities.

PASS.

Against the spread

The LYNX +5.5 (-112) are worth playing in this decisive Game 3. Minnesota is a tempting play for the upset, but the Sun have a much better body of work overall and Connecticut should be able to pull it out.

Minnesota has cashed in 3 of the past 4 home games, while going 3-1 ATS in the past 4 meetings with Connecticut, too. However, the Lynx are going to be without G Lindsay Allen (thumb), an important cog off the bench, so be cautious.

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Over/Under

The UNDER 157.5 (-108) is the lean in Game 3.

We might get some nerves that lead to poor shooting early on, and we’ll definitely get some careful play and possessions with both teams facing the prospect of their season ending Wednesday.

The Under is 4-0 in the past 4 games for the Sun when playing on 2 days of rest and is 8-3 in their last 11 games on the road.

It’s all about the Over lately for the Lynx, cashing in 5 straight at home. However, the Under is 4-1 in the past 5 against winning teams and has cashed in 4 of the past 5 meetings with the Sun, too.

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