The Connecticut Sun and Minnesota Lynx meet Monday in WNBA action at the Target Center. Here’s a Lynx vs Sun Prediction. This article will include a Lynx vs Sun Pick.
Connecticut Sun Betting Preview
The Connecticut Sun need a win to rebound from this awful 4-16 record. The Sun have lost 21 of their last 26 regular-season games.
The Connecticut Sun are averaging 79.5 points on 43 percent shooting and allowing 86.6 points on 45.6 percent shooting. Leila Lacan is averaging 12.5 points and 4.5 assists, while Brittney Griner is averaging 12.2 points and 5.4 rebounds. Aneesah Morrow is the third double-digit scorer, and Aaliyah Edwards is dishing out 0.9 assists. The Connecticut Sun is shooting 27.2 percent from beyond the arc and 68.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Connecticut Sun is allowing 35.3 percent shooting from deep and is grabbing 33.7 rebounds per game.
Minnesota Lynx Betting Preview
The Minnesota Lynx look for a win after winning 10 of their last 13 games. The Minnesota Lynx have won 6 of their last 7 home games.
The Minnesota Lynx are averaging 90.3 points on 48.2 percent shooting and allowing 80.3 points on 40.3 percent shooting. Olivia Miles is averaging 18.5 points and 4.8 rebounds, while Natasha Howard is averaging 17.2 points and 8.1 rebounds. Courtney Williams is the third double-digit scorer, and Kayla McBride is grabbing 3.8 rebounds. The Minnesota Lynx are shooting 36.9 percent from beyond the arc and 79.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Minnesota Lynx are allowing 31 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Minnesota Lynx will win
- The Lynx have won each of their last 14 games at Target Center against teams that held a losing record.
- The Sun have lost each of their last 10 road games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Lynx have covered the spread in each of their last six home games following a road loss.
- The Sun have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five road games against teams that held a winning record.
Why the Connecticut Sun will win
- The road team has won five of the Lynx’s last six games.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the Sun’s last five games.
- The Lynx have failed to cover the spread in each of their last three games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the Lynx’s last 10 games as favorites following a road loss have gone OVER the total points line.
- Four of the Sun’s last five road games have gone OVER the total points line.
Minnesota Lynx Player Facts
- Natasha Howard ranks 1st in the league for points in the paint (274) this season.
- Courtney Williams ranks 3rd in the league for fast break points (64) this season.
Connecticut Sun Player Facts
- Olivia Nelson-Ododa is one of only six players to have made 6+ field goals without a miss in a game this season.
- Brittney Griner is one of only eight players in the league to have recorded 3+ blocks in consecutive games this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Minnesota Lynx rank 1st for opponent field goal percentage this season (40.3%).
- The Minnesota Lynx rank 1st for three-point percentage this season (36.9%).
- The Connecticut Sun have suffered the largest comeback loss after Q1 this season – led by -14 points @ Chicago Sky on June 5.
- The Connecticut Sun have used 12 different starting fives this season – most in the league.
Lynx vs Sun Injury Report
Napheesa Collier is out for the Lynx due to an ankle injury. Emma Cechova is out with a knee injury. Dorka Juhasz is probable despite a foot injury. Olivia Miles is questionable with a calf injury.
Aneesah Morrow is out for the Sun due to personal reasons.
Lynx vs Sun Prediction
The Lynx are getting Juhasz back, but they could be without Miles due to a calf issue she suffered in her last game. With that said, the Lynx are 13-5 ATS on the season, and they’re 10-3 ATS in their last 13 games as a double-digit favorite. The Sun have been more competitive lately, but they’re still comfortably the worst team in the league. The Sun will also be without one of its best players in Morrow. Thick number, but I have to trust the Lynx, who haven’t steered us wrong yet.