Minnesota Lynx vs Connecticut Sun Prediction, Picks & Odds | 08 Jul 2026

WNBA Betting Preview: Minnesota Lynx vs Connecticut Sun

The Minnesota Lynx face the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena, with tip-off scheduled for 19:30 on Wednesday, July 8.

If you agree that the Sun can push the Lynx to the wire, then bet the underdogs against the spread here. The +7.5 makes lots of appeal at -110.

7 Lynx Wins in Last 10 H2H Matchups

Connecticut Sun and Minnesota Lynx met two nights ago, with Sun coming away with a 90-89 win. The previous 10 games featuring these teams have resulted in seven Lynx victories.

WNBA	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
2  Lynx	16	6	1980	1776	204	6-4	10-2	1W
15  Sun	5	17	1759	1907	-148	3-9	2-8	1L

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Minnesota Lynx vs Connecticut Sun Prediction & Picks

We’ve broken down Minnesota Lynx vs Connecticut Sun from every angle, offering our expert match prediction, expected final score, best player prop recommendations and a well-constructed bet builder.

Game Prediction

Sun are more than capable of staying close to the favorites so there’s a strong case for betting them against the spread in this WNBA contest. Take the -110 for the +7.5 that is available.

We closely track recent form and look for patterns that may impact the outcome. The same goes for injuries to key players. When combined with the most relevant WNBA stats, this gives us a strong foundation for accurate basketball predictions.

Key Lynx vs Sun stats:

• The +7.5 line has been covered by Sun in 6 consecutive games.
• The +7.5 line has been covered by Sun in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The +7.5 line has been covered by Sun in 13 of their last 20 games.
• The -7.5 line hasn’t been covered by Lynx in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -7.5 line hasn’t been covered by Lynx in 14 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The -7.5 line hasn’t been covered by Lynx in 2 consecutive games.
• The +7.5 line has been covered by Sun in 6 of their last 10 games against Lynx.

Sun +7.5 Probability

According to the top basketball betting sites, there’s a 52.4% likelihood of our pick landing a return. After careful examination, our team of cappers calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. This WNBA wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

Sun +7.5 @ -110 Bet Now

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Natasha Howard Under 2.5 Assists -103

Natasha Howard (Lynx) can be wagered to finish with Under 2.5 assists at -103. Taking everything into consideration, we can feel confident that she will fall short of the line.

Latest Natasha Howard Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 16.5

-112

Under 16.5

-115

Assists

Over 2.5

-135

Under 2.5

+105

Rebounds

Over 7.5

-106

Under 7.5

-122

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Brittney Griner Over 13.5 Points -127

Brittney Griner (Sun) can be backed to score Over 13.5 points at -127. There’s a fairly strong case that she will be able to cover the line and we’ll wager on her Player Points.

Latest Brittney Griner Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 13.5

-118

Under 13.5

-110

Rebounds

Over 5.5

-154

Under 5.5

+119

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Correct Score Prediction

Lynx 87 - 84 Sun

We’ll roll the dice and go for the Lynx to enjoy a 87-84 victory. We don’t think that there will be too much between the teams and we’re happy to take the huge odds.

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Minnesota Lynx vs Connecticut Sun Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With the sportsbooks giving them a 78% probability of winning this WNBA game, Minnesota Lynx might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -345 Moneyline betting odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +260 about Connecticut Sun.

The current spread is 7.5 and total points is 165.5. Having a bet on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball wagers. If you want to wager Over 165.5, there are odds of -108.

There are a huge selection of game lines and team props when it comes to wagering on women's basketball and we recommend visiting the top betting sites to find the wager that matches your view on the contest.

Moneyline

Lynx

-345

Sun

+260

Point Spread

Lynx -7.5

-112

Sun +7.5

-108

Total Points

Under 165.5

-112

Over 165.5

-108

Kayla McBride is the market leader to rack up the most points. You can back -128 that she gets Over 18.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -101.

Kayla McBride (Lynx)

Over 18.5

-128

Under 18.5

-101

Courtney Williams (Lynx)

Over 18.5

-111

Under 18.5

-116

Natasha Howard (Lynx)

Over 16.5

-112

Under 16.5

-115

Brittney Griner (Sun)

Over 13.5

-118

Under 13.5

-110

Leïla Lacan (Sun)

Over 12.5

-114

Under 12.5

-114

Olivia Nelson-Ododa (Sun)

Over 10.5

-112

Under 10.5

-115

Nia Coffey (Lynx)

Over 9.5

+109

Under 9.5

-141

Courtney Williams (Lynx)

Over 5.5

-114

Under 5.5

-114

Kayla McBride (Lynx)

Over 3.5

+115

Under 3.5

-149

Leïla Lacan (Sun)

Over 3.5

-143

Under 3.5

+110

Natasha Howard (Lynx)

Over 2.5

-135

Under 2.5

+105

Natasha Howard (Lynx)

Over 7.5

-106

Under 7.5

-122

Olivia Nelson-Ododa (Sun)

Over 7.5

+102

Under 7.5

-132

Courtney Williams (Lynx)

Over 6.5

+128

Under 6.5

-167

Brittney Griner (Sun)

Over 5.5

-154

Under 5.5

+119

Nia Coffey (Lynx)

Over 5.5

-143

Under 5.5

+110

Kayla McBride (Lynx)

Over 3.5

+132

Under 3.5

-172

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Minnesota Lynx Stats

Connecticut Sun Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -7.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• +7.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 173.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 169.70 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 167.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 167.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 90.10 pts and allowed 83.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 89.10 pts and allowed 80.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 169.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 167.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 167.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 167.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 84.80 pts and allowed 84.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 82.30 pts and allowed 84.90 pts in the last 10 home games

WNBA Table Select Season 202620252024202320222021202020192018

Team	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
1  Aces	16	6	1977	1895	82	6-4	10-2	1W
2  Lynx	16	6	1980	1776	204	6-4	10-2	1W
3  Valkyries	16	7	1888	1764	124	10-3	6-4	6W
4  Wings	14	8	1943	1863	80	6-3	8-5	3W
5  Liberty	13	9	1932	1844	88	7-5	6-4	1L
6  Dream	13	9	1926	1840	86	7-3	6-6	1W
7  Fever	13	9	2053	1973	80	8-4	5-5	1W
8  Mystics	10	10	1622	1690	-68	4-5	6-5	1L
9  Sparks	9	11	1768	1871	-103	4-7	5-4	1W
10  Tempo	9	12	1876	1918	-42	5-6	4-6	3L
11  Fire	9	13	1850	2006	-156	6-6	3-7	1L
12  Mercury	8	15	1924	1972	-48	3-8	5-7	2L
13  Sky	7	14	1809	1865	-56	3-7	4-7	1W
14  Storm	6	18	1921	2044	-123	4-8	2-10	1L
15  Sun	5	17	1759	1907	-148	3-9	2-8	1L

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