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Minnesota Lynx at Las Vegas Aces odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Minnesota Lynx at Las Vegas Aces odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Minnesota Lynx (19-8) and Las Vegas Aces (17-9) meet Wednesday at Michelob Ultra Arena at Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino in the front end of a home-and-home set. Tip-off is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Lynx vs. Aces odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Tied 1-1

The Lynx picked up a 100-86 win in Las Vegas as a 7-point underdog in the most recent meeting, while the Over (167) easily cashed.

In the 1st meeting in the Twin Cities, the Aces posted an 80-66 win as a 4-point favorite as the Under (169.5) cashed. The road team has won and covered the previous 4 meetings in the series, while the Over is 3-1 in the span.

Minnesota has won 3 in a row, and the Commissioner’s Cup winners are 2-0-1 against the spread (ATS) in the span, while the Over is 2-1.

Las Vegas picked up an 87-71 win against the visiting Los Angeles Sparks on Sunday, but it just missed the cover as 16.5-point favorites as the Under (173.5) connected. The Aces have won 5 of the past 7 games, but they’re 0-5 ATS in the previous 5 outings. The Under is on a 5-1 run, too.

Lynx at Aces odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:09 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Lynx +205 (bet $100 to win $205) | Aces -260 (bet $260 to win $100)
Against the spread: Lynx +5.5 (-110) | Aces -5.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 166.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Lynx at Aces picks and predictions

Prediction

Lynx 83, Aces 81

Moneyline

MINNESOTA (+205) is worth a roll of the dice for the chance to double up.

The Lynx have posted 3 straight victories, and the Commissioner’s Cup winners have already won once this season in Las Vegas. In fact, the road team has won 4 straight meetings in this series, including both previous outings this season.

Against the spread

If you’re a little more on the conservative side, and you can’t bring yourself to back the LYNX +5.5 (-110) straight up, they’re a good bet with the points.

The Lynx are on a 2-0-1 ATS run in the past 3 outings, while the Aces -5.5 (-110) are on an 0-5 ATS skid in the previous 5 contests. Las Vegas is 5-6 ATS in the past 11 outings at home, too.

Over/Under

UNDER 166.5 (-112) is a strong play in this front end of a home-and-home set.

The Under is 7-2-1 in the past 10 outings for the Lynx, while going 13-5-2 in the previous 20 contests. The Under is 3-1-1 in the past 5 on the road for Minnesota, too.

For the Aces, the total has gone low in 5 of the past 6 outings, too, while going 6-5 in the past 11 at home.

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Atlanta Dream at Minnesota Lynx odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Atlanta Dream at Minnesota Lynx odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Atlanta Dream (7-16) visit the Minnesota Lynx (16-8) on Wednesday afternoon. Tip from Target Center is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Dream vs. Lynx odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Lynx lead 2-0, winning 92-79 and 68-55

The Dream have lost 7 games in a row after falling 81-70 against the Seattle Storm on Sunday while covering as 14-point road underdogs. G Aerial Powers scored a team-high 14 points off the bench while Atlanta shot 38.4% from the field in the loss.

The Lynx have lost back-to-back games after falling 81-74 against the Indiana Fever and failing to cover as 4.5-point home favorites. F Alanna Smith scored a team-high 18 points while Minnesota shot 38.6% from the filed in the loss.

Dream 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 8:34 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Dream +290 (bet $100 to win $290) | Lynx -375 (bet $375 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Dream +8.5 (-115) | Lynx -8.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 152.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Dream at Lynx picks and predictions

Prediction

Lynx 79, Dream 72

Moneyline

PASS.

There is no value on the Lynx (-375) to beat the Dream (+290), who have lost 9 of their last 10 games.

Against the spread

LEAN DREAM +8.5 (-115).

The Dream have struggled overall, but are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games. They have covered in 4 of their last 5. The Lynx have failed to cover the spread in 5 of their last 6 games, including 3 of their last 4 as favorites.

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Over/Under

BET UNDER 152.5 (-110).

The Lynx have failed to hit the Over in 8 of their last 10 games including each of their last 7. They have held opponents to 74 points or fewer in 5 of their last 7. Atlanta has hit the Under in each of its last 5 games while scoring 70 points or fewer in each game.

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Indiana Fever at Minnesota Lynx odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Indiana Fever (10-14) and Minnesota Lynx (16-7) meet Target Center in Minneapolis. Tip-off is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Fever vs. Lynx odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Fever won 3-1 in 2023

The Fever picked up a 95-86 win against the visiting Phoenix Mercury Friday, cashing as a 2-point favorite as the Over (173.5) connected. The Fever have alternated wins and losses, and covers and non-covers, in each of the past 6 games.

Indiana is 2-4 straight up (SU) and 3-3 against the spread (ATS) in 6 previous games on the road against Western Conference opponents.

Caitlin Clark might not be close to setting the rookie WNBA record for double-doubles like her nemesis Angel Reese, but she now has the longest active streak among rookies with 5 in a row. CC22 is averaging 19.2 points, 12.4 assists and 7.6 rebounds across the 5-game span. She has also recorded 8 steals and 5 blocked shots in the past 3 contests.

The Lynx suffered an embarrassing 91-63 loss at Seattle on Friday, and they didn’t come close to covering as a 6.5-point underdog as the total (154) pushed at most shops. Minnesota is a mediocre 3-4 SU across the past 7 games, while going 1-4 ATS in the previous 5 outings. The Under is on a 5-0–1 run in the past 6 games, and 11-3-1 across the past 15 contests.

Against the Eastern Conference, the Lynx are 3-1 SU and 2-2 ATS in 4 home games this season. They’re also 1-2 SU and 0-3 ATS in the past 3 tries overall against the East.

Fever at Lynx odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 10:37 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Fever +148 (bet $100 to win $148) | Lynx -184 (bet $184 to win $100)
Against the spread: Fever +3.5 (-106) | Lynx -2.5 (-114)
Over/Under (O/U): 162.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Fever at Lynx picks and predictions

Prediction

Lynx 81, Fever 76

Moneyline

MINNESOTA (-184) is a good, but costly, play straight up if you’re a little more on the conservative side, and you’d prefer to just pick a winner without fiddling around with the points. A lot of casual bettors, especially new bettors to the WNBA, might find that to be a better option, albeit one which is slightly more expensive.

Against the spread

The more experienced, and slightly more adventurous, bettors will want to back MINNESOTA -3.5 (-114) at home.

The Lynx are coming off an embarrassing 28-point pounding by the Storm in Seattle, so expect Minnesota to return to its home court, especially in front of a capacity crowd, carrying a bit of a chip on its collective shoulders.

Indiana +3.5 (-106) has managed to win and cover 3 times in the past 5 outings, but it is just 1-2 ATS in the past 3 tries against Western Conference teams on the road.

Over/Under

UNDER 162.5 (-110) might be the best play on the board.

While the total has gone high in the past 2 games, the Under is 4-2 for the Fever in the previous 6 contests, including the past 3 games on the road against Western Conference foes.

For the Lynx, it’s been all about the Under lately. The Under is 5-0-1 in the past 6 games, while going 11-3-1 across the previous 15 outings. Go low, and feel confidently in doing so.

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Minnesota Lynx at Seattle Storm odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Minnesota Lynx at Seattle Storm odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Minnesota Lynx (16-6) and Seattle Storm (14-8) meet Friday at Climate Pledge Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (ION). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Lynx vs. Storm odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Lynx lead 3-0

The Lynx have won all 3 regular-season meetings against the Storm, including an 83-64 rout in the Twin Cities in a Commissioner’s Cup battle June 9. Minnesota, which was a 1-point favorite in that contest, has covered the spread in all 3 meetings, while the Under is 2-1.

Minnesota enters on a 2-game win streak, but it is still just 3-3 straight up in the previous 6 outings, while going just 2-4 against the spread (ATS). The Under has cashed in 5 in a row, and 11 of the past 14 outings.

The Storm were tripped up 84-79 Wednesday, failing to cover as 4-point underdogs as the Under (173) connected. Seattle has dropped 2 of the past 3 outings, but it is a healthy 5-2 ATS across the previous 7 games. The Under is 5-2 in the 7-game span.

Lynx at Storm odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:43 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Lynx +198 (bet $100 to win $198) | Storm -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
Against the spread: Lynx +6 (-110) | Storm -6 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 154 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Lynx at Storm picks and predictions

Prediction

Lynx 77, Storm 74

Moneyline

MINNESOTA (+198) is a tremendous value for the opportunity to nearly double up. The Lynx have won all 3 meetings vs. the Storm this season, including an 83-70 win May 14 in the 1st battle at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle.

The Storm have dropped 6 of the past 7 meetings straight up against the Lynx, including each of the previous 3 battles in Seattle. The last time the Storm won on their home court against the Lynx was Aug. 3, 2022.

Against the spread

If you’re a little more on the conservative side, take MINNESOTA +6 (-110) catching the points.

While the Lynx are just 2-4 ATS in the past 6 outings, they have cashed in 2 of the previous 3 on the road. Plus, Minnesota is a perfect 3-0 ATS in 3 tries against Seattle this season.

The Storm have lost 2 of the past 3 games at home, while also going 1-2 ATS. Back the visiting LYNX +6 (-110) tors, and have confidence in doing so.

Over/Under

UNDER 154 (-110) is a strong play in this battle.

The Under has cashed in 3 of the past 4 games at home for Seattle, while going 9-5 in the past 14 outings.

For Minnesota, the total has gone low in 5 in a row, while going a healthy 11-3 across the past 14 outings dating back to June 5.

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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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Minnesota Lynx at New York Liberty odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Minnesota Lynx at New York Liberty odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Minnesota Lynx (14-4) and New York Liberty (16-3) meet Tuesday at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Lynx vs. Liberty odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

Regular-season series: Lynx lead 1-0; also won at Liberty 94-89 June 25 in Commissioner’s Cup Final

The Lynx won outright as 5.5-point underdogs to take the Commissioner’s Cup with the Over (163.5) easily connecting at UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y. In the regular-season meeting, Minnesota prevailed 84-67 as a 7-point home underdog as the Under (167.5) cashed May 25.

The Liberty rebounded from their Commissioner’s Cup loss with an 81-75 win over the visiting Atlanta Dream Sunday, although New York didn’t cover as a 15.5-point favorite and the Under (167) connected.

New York has won 4 regular-season games in a row, but it is just 1-5 against the spread (ATS) in the past 6 games, including the Cup loss to Minnesota. The Over is 5-1 in the past 6 games, also including the Cup setback against the Lynx.

Lynx at Liberty odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 4:08 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Lynx +194 (bet $100 to win $194) | Liberty -245 (bet $245 to win $100)
Against the spread: Lynx +5.5 (-112) | Liberty -5.5 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 165 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Lynx at Liberty picks and predictions

Prediction

Lynx 86, Liberty 81

Moneyline

MINNESOTA (+194) is a tremendous value for the chance to nearly multiply up by 2 times.

As mentioned, the Lynx won the first regular-season meeting by 17 points, winning outright as a +225 underdog. In the Commissioner’s Cup Championship victory, Minnesota cashed as a +184 ML underdog.

Against the spread

If you can’t bring yourself to bet Minnesota straight up on the ML, taking Minnesota +5.5 (-112) is the way to go.

The Lynx have been the kryptonite for the Liberty, winning 7 of the past 10 head-to-head contests, while going 6-3-1 ATS.

New York has won 4 regular-season games in a row, but it is just 1-5 ATS in the past 6 games, including the loss in the Commissioner’s Cup Final.

Over/Under

OVER 165 (-110) is the lean here.

The total has gone Over in 5 of the past 6 games for the Liberty, including the loss June 25 to the Lynx. The Over is also 7-2 in the past 9 outings, while going 6-1 in the past 7 games at home.

For the Lynx, though, the Under has cashed in 3 of the past 4 regular-season games, although the total did go high in the Cup title game. Bet Over, but be careful.

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Commissioner’s Cup Final: Minnesota Lynx at New York Liberty odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Minnesota Lynx at New York Liberty odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Minnesota Lynx (13-3) and New York Liberty (15-3) meet Tuesday in the Commissioner’s Cup Final. Tip-off from UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y., is slated for 8 p.m. ET (Prime Video). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Lynx vs. Liberty odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Lynx lead 1-0

The Lynx head to Long Island on a roll, winning 6 consecutive games, while covering 4 of those outings. Minnesota has an impressive 12-4 against the spread (ATS) mark on the season. That includes an 84-67 home win May 25 vs. New York as a 7-point home underdog with the Under (167.5) cashing.

Minnesota shot 47.8% (32-of-67) from the field in the 1st meeting vs. New York, while going a blistering 50.0% (14-of-28) from behind the 3-point line. The Lynx have a plus-5 rebounding margin, and 8 more assists than the Liberty. F Napheesa Collier scored 15 points with 12 rebounds for the double-double, while adding 4 assists, 2 blocked shots and 2 steals.

New York has racked up 3 straight wins, while winning 11 of the past 12 outings. The Liberty have scored 90 or more points in each of the past 6 games, and the Over is 6-1 in the previous 7 contests.

This game won’t count in the regular-season standings with it being the Commissioner’s Cup Final.

Lynx at Liberty odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 5:14 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Lynx +186 (bet $100 to win $186) | Liberty -235 (bet $235 to win $100)
Against the spread: Lynx +5 (-112) | Liberty -5 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 162.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Lynx at Liberty picks and predictions

Prediction

Liberty 89, Lynx 86

Moneyline

New York (-235) will cost 2.35 times your potential return. That’s too much risk for not enough reward, at least as a standalone wager. As part of a Same-Game Parlay (SGP), playing the moneyline coupled with the total isn’t a bad play.

PASS as far as a straight-up bet is concerned.

Against the spread

Taking MINNESOTA +5 (-112) with the points is the way to go. These 2 teams are rolling with New York on a 3-game win streak and 11 of its last 12, while Minnesota enters on a 6-game win streak.

It’s hard to forget what happened exactly 1 calendar month ago when the Lynx embarrassed the Liberty 84-67 in the Twin Cities as 7-point underdogs.

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Over/Under

OVER 162.5 (-110) might be the best play on the board.

While the Lynx defense has been amazing lately, allowing just 57.5 PPG in the past 2 games against the Phoenix Mercury and Atlanta Dream, the offense has been on fire. Minnesota has piled up 80 or more points in 8 of its past 10 outings.

For the Liberty, they’ve scored 90 or more points in 6 consecutive contests, while allowing at least 80 points in 5 of the past 6 outings. The total has gone high in 4 in a row, and 6 of the past 7 contests.

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Phoenix Mercury at Minnesota Lynx odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Phoenix Mercury at Minnesota Lynx odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Phoenix Mercury (8-7) visit the Minnesota Lynx (12-3) Saturday. Tip from Target Center is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Mercury vs. Lynx odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Tied 1-1.

Phoenix has won back-to-back games after taking down New York and covering as a 5-point home underdog on Tuesday. C Brittney Griner and G Diana Taurasi each scored a team-high 19 points while 6 Mercury players scored in double figures. The Mercury shot 55.1% from the field and 50% from 3 in the win.

Minnesota has won 5 games in a row after taking down Atlanta 68-55 on Wednesday and covering as a 9.5-point home favorite. F Napheesa Collier scored a game-high 16 points while F Dorka Juhasz (10, 11 rebounds) had a double-double. The Lynx shot 35.5% from the field in the win.

Mercury 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 10:15 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Mercury +185 (bet $100 to win $185) | Lynx -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Mercury +5.5 (-110) | Lynx -5.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 165.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Mercury at Lynx picks and predictions

Prediction

Lynx 84, Mercury 76

Moneyline

PASS.

There is no value on the Lynx (-225) to win its 6th straight game.

Against the spread

BET LYNX -5.5 (-110).

The Lynx have covered the spread in 4 of their last 5 games as single-digit favorites. They have won 8 of their last 9 games with 7 of the 8 wins coming by double digits including their last game against the Mercury in which they won by 24 points.

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Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 165.5 (-110).

Both the Mercury and Lynx have hit the Under in 6 of their last 10 games with the each team scoring 87 or fewer points in 7 of their last 10. Minnesota has held opponents to 78 or fewer in each of its last 3 and 7 of its last 9.

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Minnesota Lynx at Las Vegas Aces odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Minnesota Lynx at Las Vegas Aces odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Minnesota Lynx (8-3) and Las Vegas Aces (5-4) meet Tuesday in a Commissioner’s Cup game at Michelob Ultra Arena at Mandalay Bay. Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Lynx vs. Aces odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Aces lead 1-0

The Lynx have won 4 of the past 5 games since losing May 29 at home to the Aces 80-66, while going 4-1 against the spread (ATS). Minnesota has played great defense lately, too, allowing 62 or fewer points in 2 of the past 3 games, while cashing the Under in all 3 outings.

The Aces dropped a high-scoring 96-92 game at Los Angeles Sunday, and it’s the 4th time Las Vegas has lost outright as a favorite of 7.5 or more points this season. In fact, Las Vegas is just 5-4 SU this season. It didn’t lose its 4th game last season until Aug. 19.

Las Vegas has won 5 straight head-to-head meetings vs. Minnesota, while also covering in each of the battles. When the Aces won the May 29 game, they were 4-point road favorites and the Under (169) cashed.

The Aces are 9-1 SU and 7-3 ATS in the previous 10 in the series dating back to Sept. 8, 2021. The Under has a slight 3-2 edge in the 5-game win streak for the Aces.

Lynx at Aces odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 4:25 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Lynx +235 (bet $100 to win $235) | Aces -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
Against the spread: Lynx +6.5 (-108) | Aces -6.5 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 166 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Lynx at Aces picks and predictions

Prediction

Aces 84, Lynx 80

Moneyline

Las Vegas (-300) will set you back 3 times your potential return, and while that’s never a good betting strategy, it’s especially risky lately since the Aces aren’t playing very good basketball.

Yes, the Aces dominate Minnesota (+235), but the Lynx are playing pretty good basketball, and it isn’t a recommended bet.

AVOID and focus on the spread.

Against the spread

MINNESOTA +6.5 (-108) is a solid play catching more than 3 buckets.

Red-hot F Napheesa Collier has 5 double-doubles in the past 6 outings, including 18 points and 13 assists in the 1st battle with the Aces May 29 in the Twin Cities. Collier had 19 points, 14 rebounds and 3 assists with 2 3-pointers last time out against Seattle, too.

Collier was recently named to the Team USA Olympic team. She’s the lone Minnesota player on the American squad, while Las Vegas has 4 in guards Chelsea Gray, Kelsey Plum and Jackie Young and 2-time MVP center A’ja Wilson.

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Over/Under

UNDER 166 (-110) is the lean in this Commissioner’s Cup showdown; go with a half-unit play at most.

The Lynx have cashed the Under in 3 in a row, and these teams combined for 146 points on a total of 169 in the first meeting May 29 in Minneapolis. The total has gone Under at a 3-2 pace in the past 5 games for Vegas, too.

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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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