Minnesota Lynx vs Connecticut Suns, WNBA 2026, Today Match Prediction
Minnesota Lynx
Connecticut Suns
Can Connecticut Sun produce a surprise victory against the league leaders?
- The Lynx are averaging 90.2 points, 36.6 rebounds and 21.3 assists per game in the regular season.
- The Sun scored 79.5 points per game and allowed 86.6 points per game in the regular season.
- Lynx hold a 7-3 advantage against Sun in the WNBA regular season.
Minnesota Lynx to win and cover the spread (-13.5).
| Tournament: | WNBA 2026 |
| Live Streaming: | AI Score App |
| Venue: | Target Center, Minneapolis |
| Tip Off: | 05:30:00 |
Minnesota Lynx vs Connecticut Suns Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.08 | 7.50 |
Minnesota Lynx vs Connecticut Suns Match Prediction & Analysis
The Minnesota Lynx will play hosts to the Connecticut Sun in the cross-conference matchup in the 2026 WNBA regular season. The Lynx head into this contest on the back of an impressive run of form, while the Sun, currently riding on a worst league record, look to get a momentum victory.
Current Standings: Minnesota Lynx are placed fifth in the Eastern Conference with a 15-5 record, while Connecticut Sun are fourth in the Western Conference with a 4-16 record.
Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches): Five matches listed between Minnesota and Sun. The Minnesota Lynx won all four out of five games against the Sun, scoring 100 points and allowing 80 points per game. The average total between the Lynx and Sun is 180.
Minnesota Lynx vs Connecticut Suns Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olivia Miles | 18.5 | 4.8 | 5.7 | 1.4/0.8 |
| Leila Lacan | 12.5 | 1.2 | 4.5 | 2.1/0.09 |
Teams Preview
Minnesota Lynx Preview
Minnesota Lynx head into the contest back off a 86-99 loss against New York Liberty. They also snapped a two-game winning streak. They dropped only three games out of the last ten games. The Lynx are 15-5 in the Western Conference. They have the best record in the 2026 WNBA season. The Lynx conceded a double-digit lead at halftime and never recovered.
Minnesota will continue their magical campaign as they host Connecticut Sun. The Lynx went 6-3 at home through nine home games. They averaged 90.2 points per game and allowed 80.3 points per game. They have the second-best offensive strength in the WNBA season. The Lynx rank second in the field goals (48.2%) and rank first in the three-point shooting (36.9%).
Kayala McBride led the scoring with 18 points. Courtney Williams added 16 points and Olivia Miles contributed 14 points. They shot 40% from the floor and 32% from the three-point line. Olivia Miles could be our offensive threat in this game. She averaged 18.5 points in the regular season. We back her to score 15 or more points in the upcoming fixture.
Connecticut Suns Preview
The Connecticut Sun enter the matchup with a 83-86 loss in the contest. They dropped the 14-point lead in the second half. The Sun dropped eight games out of ten. Recently, they had a seven-game losing streak. Connecticut will go on a three-game homestand after this game. They will take on the Minnesota Lynx in the upcoming contest.
The Sun are 4-16 in the regular season. They are sitting at the bottom spot in the league. Connecticut shot 45% from the floor and 33% from the three-point line. The visitors outscored the opposition 34-31. They scored 11 points in a row but everything got spoiled in the fourth quarter.
The Sun are 3-7 against the Lynx through ten meetings in the WNBA. Leila Lacan led the scoring with 18 points and Leger-Walker added 14 points. Brittney Griner added a double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds. If we pick out the offensive threat on this side, Leila Lacan is the right name. The 22-year-old averaged 12.5 points in the regular season. We back her to score 15 or more points in this game.
Minnesota Lynx vs Connecticut Suns Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Courtney Williams |
| SG | Kayla McBride |
| SF | Napheesa Collier |
| PF | Alanna Smith |
| C | Alissa Pili |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Marina Mabrey |
| SG | DiJonai Carrington |
| SF | Alyssa Thomas |
| PF | Brionna Jones |
| C | Tina Charles |
MINNESOTA LYNX vs CONNECTICUT SUNS
Winning PredictionThe Lynx enter this contest as the favourites to win this match, considering their second-best offensive strength and a strong lineup. We are backing Minnesota to defeat the Sun and take a 1-0 lead in the regular-season series. We also back both teams to score a total of 175 points with the Lynx reaching 95 points.
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