Minnesota Lynx vs Los Angeles Sparks Prediction, Picks & Odds | 17 Jun 2026

WNBA Betting Preview: Minnesota Lynx vs Los Angeles Sparks

The Minnesota Lynx face the Los Angeles Sparks at Crypto.com Arena, with tip-off scheduled for 22:00 on Wednesday, June 17.

The Lynx are available at -112 when it comes to backing them against the spread. The attractive -8.5 line could be covered with ease when playing the Sparks and this looks like a value wager.

Minnesota Lynx won their previous game, beating Portland Fire at home. It was a 107-74 win at Target Center.

Los Angeles Sparks suffered a defeat in their last game. A 78-58 scoreline occurred on the road at Chase Center against Golden State Valkyries.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Lynx beat the Sparks when the teams last met. It was a 91-82 scoreline at Crypto.com Arena. The Lynx have four straight wins against the Sparks. They have won 9 of the 10 previous head-to-head meetings.

WNBA	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
1  Lynx	25	6	2874	2584	290	12-4	13-2	10W
10  Sparks	11	18	2598	2736	-138	5-9	6-9	1L

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Minnesota Lynx vs Los Angeles Sparks Prediction & Picks

Our expert Minnesota Lynx vs Los Angeles Sparks betting tips include a main match prediction, a correct score pick, standout player prop selections and bet builder advice. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Game Prediction

Lynx should claim a comfortable win and a bet on the spread could be the best way forward in this WNBA showdown. Back this pick off -8.5 to cover the line at -112.

We put solid research behind every basketball prediction, starting with recent form and a clear read on injuries. From there, key WNBA stats and advanced metrics help complete the picture and support smarter betting decisions.

Key Lynx vs Sparks stats:

• The -8.5 line has been covered by Lynx in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The -8.5 line has been covered by Lynx in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The +8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Sparks in 4 consecutive games against Lynx.

Lynx -8.5 Probability

The best basketball sportsbooks make it a 52.9% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our cappers calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this WNBA wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Olivia Miles Over 17.5 Points -127

Olivia Miles (Lynx) is available at -127 to register Over 17.5 points. It makes sense to bet on her to cover the line when it comes to this Player Points wager.

Latest Olivia Miles Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 17.5

-127

Under 17.5

-104

Assists

Over 6.5

-109

Under 6.5

-125

Rebounds

Over 5.5

-103

Under 5.5

-132

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Natasha Howard Over 2.5 Assists -123

Natasha Howard (Lynx) can be wagered to total Over 2.5 assists at -123. We can place a Player Assists bet with confidence, with our pick expected to cover the total.

Latest Natasha Howard Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 16.5

-120

Under 16.5

-110

Assists

Over 2.5

-123

Under 2.5

-110

Rebounds

Over 7.5

-141

Under 7.5

+103

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Correct Score Prediction

Lynx 92 - 81 Sparks

For those wanting a big return from a small stake, consider the correct score lines. For example, the Lynx can be backed to win 92-81 at massive betting odds.

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Minnesota Lynx vs Los Angeles Sparks 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.

Minnesota Lynx have the shortest price to win this WNBA game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 86% probability due to their -625 Moneyline betting odds. At +430, Los Angeles Sparks are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The spread is 10.5 and the total points line is currently 173.5. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. If you fancy Under 173.5, then the odds are -110.

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Moneyline

Lynx

-625

Sparks

+430

Point Spread

Lynx -10.5

-118

Sparks +10.5

-104

Total Points

Under 173.5

-110

Over 173.5

-110

Kelsey Plum is favorite when it comes to hitting the most buckets. You can get -122 that she goes Over 20.5 points and -109 when it comes to Under.

Kelsey Plum (Sparks)

Over 20.5

-122

Under 20.5

-109

Olivia Miles (Lynx)

Over 17.5

-127

Under 17.5

-104

Natasha Howard (Lynx)

Over 16.5

-120

Under 16.5

-110

Nneka Ogwumike (Sparks)

Over 16.5

-116

Under 16.5

-114

Courtney Williams (Lynx)

Over 16.5

-109

Under 16.5

-122

Kayla McBride (Lynx)

Over 14.5

-114

Under 14.5

-118

Dearica Hamby (Sparks)

Over 13.5

-127

Under 13.5

-104

Ariel Atkins (Sparks)

Over 9.5

-106

Under 9.5

-125

Erica Wheeler (Sparks)

Over 8.5

-108

Under 8.5

-123

Nia Coffey (Lynx)

Over 7.5

-130

Under 7.5

-102

Olivia Miles (Lynx)

Over 6.5

-109

Under 6.5

-125

Kelsey Plum (Sparks)

Over 5.5

-116

Under 5.5

-118

Courtney Williams (Lynx)

Over 4.5

+122

Under 4.5

-167

Erica Wheeler (Sparks)

Over 4.5

-132

Under 4.5

-103

Natasha Howard (Lynx)

Over 2.5

-123

Under 2.5

-110

Nneka Ogwumike (Sparks)

Over 2.5

+138

Under 2.5

-189

Kayla McBride (Lynx)

Over 2.5

-137

Under 2.5

+101

Dearica Hamby (Sparks)

Over 2.5

-125

Under 2.5

-108

Ariel Atkins (Sparks)

Over 2.5

+103

Under 2.5

-141

Nneka Ogwumike (Sparks)

Over 9.5

-115

Under 9.5

-118

Dearica Hamby (Sparks)

Over 8.5

-100

Under 8.5

-135

Natasha Howard (Lynx)

Over 7.5

-141

Under 7.5

+103

Olivia Miles (Lynx)

Over 5.5

-103

Under 5.5

-132

Courtney Williams (Lynx)

Over 5.5

-123

Under 5.5

-111

Nia Coffey (Lynx)

Over 5.5

-139

Under 5.5

+101

Kayla McBride (Lynx)

Over 3.5

-122

Under 3.5

-111

Ariel Atkins (Sparks)

Over 3.5

+121

Under 3.5

-164

Kelsey Plum (Sparks)

Over 2.5

+130

Under 2.5

-179

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Minnesota Lynx Stats

Los Angeles Sparks Stats

Moneyline

• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• -8.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• +8.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 171.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 166.10 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 176.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 176.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 95.00 pts and allowed 76.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 85.40 pts and allowed 80.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 175.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 175.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 176.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 176.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 88.20 pts and allowed 87.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 85.20 pts and allowed 90.60 pts in the last 10 home games

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Team	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
1  Lynx	25	6	2874	2584	290	12-4	13-2	10W
2  Aces	21	9	2760	2598	162	9-5	12-4	1W
3  Valkyries	21	9	2488	2313	175	13-4	8-5	2W
4  Dream	19	11	2686	2578	108	11-5	8-6	1W
5  Fever	19	11	2895	2720	175	11-5	8-6	1L
6  Wings	19	12	2767	2649	118	9-5	10-7	1L
7  Liberty	19	13	2883	2801	82	10-5	9-8	3W
8  Mystics	17	12	2369	2412	-43	9-6	8-6	5W
9  Sky	12	19	2737	2788	-51	8-8	4-11	1W
10  Sparks	11	18	2598	2736	-138	5-9	6-9	1L
11  Mercury	12	20	2694	2803	-109	5-10	7-10	1L
12  Fire	11	19	2586	2762	-176	6-9	5-10	5L
13  Tempo	10	20	2626	2808	-182	6-11	4-9	7L
14  Sun	7	23	2395	2620	-225	4-10	3-13	5L
15  Storm	6	27	2728	2914	-186	4-11	2-16	10L

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