Minnesota Lynx vs New York Liberty, WNBA 2026, Today Match Prediction
Minnesota Lynx
New York Liberty
Can Minnesota Lynx topple New York Liberty?
- The Minnesota Lynx have a 59.7% win rate against the New York Liberty.
- The Minnesota Lynx averages 80.9 points at home while playing against the New York Liberty.
- In the last five matches, New York Liberty has won two and lost three matches.
Minnesota Lynx to win.
| Tournament: | WNBA 2026 |
| Live Streaming: | Courtside 1891 |
| Venue: | Target Center Minneapolis |
| Tip Off: | 22:30:00 |
Minnesota Lynx vs New York Liberty Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | NA | NA |
Minnesota Lynx vs New York Liberty Match Prediction & Analysis
The Lynx arrive with momentum after defeating Connecticut, while New York looks to rebound from a home loss to Dallas. Kayla McBride and Breanna Stewart headline a star studded matchup, with defense, rebounding and late game execution likely deciding what promises to be a closely contested battle.
Minnesota Lynx is currently 1st in the Women’s National Basketball Association, with a 16-6 record, while the New York Liberty is 5th in the standings with a 13-9 record.
In their last five head-to-head matchups, New York Liberty has won two matches, while the Minnesota Lynx has won three matches.
Minnesota Lynx vs New York Liberty Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kayla McBride | 15.8 | 3.8 | 2.5 | 1.5/0.2 |
| Breanna Stewart | 10.0 | 5.5 | 1.0 | 0.0/0.0 |
Teams Preview
Minnesota Lynx Preview
The Minnesota Lynx are coming off a 86-80 road victory over the Connecticut Sun which helped put an end to their two game winning losing streak and regain momentum.
Kayla McBride led the scoring with 23 points, while Natasha Howard, Courtney Monae Williams and Dorka Juhasz added 12 points each, providing balanced scoring support. Antonia Delaere chipped in 10 points.
Offensively, Minnesota shot a balanced 46.7% from the field, 45.5% from the perimeter and 74.1% from the free throw line. Defensively, they got outrebounded 36-33 on the boards, but their perimeter defense limited the hosts to just 26.1% from beyond the arc and forced them to commit 18 turnovers.
The performance highlighted why the Lynx remain one of the WNBA’s most complete and consistent contenders. Overall, the team averages 79.3 points per game, while dishing out 18.3 assists. Defensively, they record 34.7 rebounds and allow opponents to just 70.3 points per game.
New York Liberty Preview
New York Liberty suffered a disappointing 88-77 home loss to the Dallas Wings, struggling to match the visitors intensity and execution throughout the game.
Breanna Stewart led New York with 29 points, while Jonquel Orthea Jones added 17 points, 12 rebounds, a double-double. Sabrina Ionescu contributed 14 points, but their individual efforts fell short.
Offensively, New York just shot 40% from the field, while struggling with 19.2% from the three point line. Their bright spot was from the free throw line where they managed to convert 90.9%. Defensively, they did no better as they got outrebounded 38-34 on the boards, giving away multiple second chance opportunities and committed 14 turnovers and 18 fouls.
The defeat exposed defensive lapses and offensive inconsistency for the Liberty, who will look to respond by tightening their defense and improving execution as they prepare for their next game.
Overall, the team averages 85 points per game, while dishing out 18.5 assists. Defensively, they record 33.5 rebounds, but still allow opponents to score 88 points per game.
Minnesota Lynx vs New York Liberty Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Kayla McBride |
| SG | Courtney Monae Williams |
| SF | Dorka Juhasz |
| PF | Natasha Howard |
| C | Antonia Delaere |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Sabrina Ionescu |
| SG | Marine Johannes |
| SF | Pauline Astier |
| PF | Breanna Stewart |
| C | Jonquel Orthea Jones |
MINNESOTA LYNX vs NEW YORK LIBERTY
Winning PredictionThe Minnesota Lynx are favored to win against the New York Liberty. Minnesota’s balanced scoring, stronger rebounding and home court advantage gives them a slight edge in this marquee showdown. We are backing the Minnesota Lynx to win this matchup.
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