Mohegan Sun Arena will host an exciting matchup between the Minnesota Lynx and the Connecticut Sun on Tuesday night. The Minnesota Lynx are no.1 in the Western Conference with an overall 29-9 record. On the other hand, the Connecticut Sun are reigning in the Eastern Conference with 27-11 for now. The Sun are eager to move up the ladder at this point in the season. But, the Minnesota Lynx will win here as per the latest betting trends.
The preview information
Date: September 17, Tuesday | Time: 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Location: Mohegan Sun Arena, Montville, Connecticut
TV: NBA TV
Stream: WNBA League Pass
Minnesota Lynx vs Connecticut Sun Odds, Spread, Moneyline
Moneyline: Minnesota Lynx (-119) vs Connecticut Sun (+102)
Spread: Minnesota Lynx (-1.5 – 114) vs Connecticut Sun (+1.5 -106)
Total (O/U): Minnesota Lynx (u154.5) vs Connecticut Sun (o154.5)
Minnesota Lynx
The Minnesota Lynx took on the New York Liberty before coming here and won impressively with a final score of 88-79. In that game, Minnesota’s Bridget Carleton chalked up a total of 19 points for the team, along with a pair of rebounds and two helpers. This WNBA season, the Lynx are managing to grab an average of 83.05 points in each game, while allowing opponents to get away with 76.05 points. Napheesa Collier leads the scoring with a 20.3 point average.
Top 3 Players
Napheesa Collier: PTS 20.3 REB 9.7 AST 3.4 STL 1.9
Kayla McBride: PTS 15.1 REB 2.4 AST 3.3 STL 1.3
Courtney Williams: PTS 11.2 REB 4.7 AST 5.5 STL 0.9
Connecticut Sun
The Connecticut Sun are coming here after losing to the Las Vegas Aces in their previous game with 84-71. Against the Aces, Connecticut’s Marina Mabrey scored a total of 18 points for the team, along with five rebounds and four assists. The Lynx are putting away 80.27 points in each matchup, while allowing 73.73 points in every contest. Dewanna Bonner is the top scorer for Connecticut with a 15.5 point average this WNBA season.
Top 3 Players
Dewanna Bonner: PTS 15.5 REB 6.1 AST 2.0 STL 1.1
Marina Mabrey: PTS 14.4 REB 4.3 AST 4.0 STL 1.1
Brionna Jones: PTS 14.1 REB 5.6 AST 1.6 STL 1.1
Minnesota Lynx vs Connecticut Sun Injury Report
Minnesota Lynx
No injuries
Connecticut Sun
Tiffany Mitchell G Is out indefinitely, Illness
Minnesota Lynx vs Connecticut Sun Betting Trends
Minnesota Lynx
Lynx are 5-0 in their last 5 games.
Lynx are 4-1 in their last 5 games against the spread
Lynx are 14-6 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 2 of Lynx’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 5 of Lynx’ 19 last games at home
Connecticut Sun
Sun are 3-2 in their last 5 games.
Sun are 3-2 in their last 5 games against the spread
Sun are 11-9 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 1 of Sun’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 8 of Sun’ 18 last games at home
Minnesota Lynx vs Connecticut Sun Summary and Prediction
The Connecticut Sun are boasting one of the best defenses in the league, and will use this for a home-turf win. However, the Lynx are at the top in the East for a reason and will be the more aggressive ones here. Take the Minnesota Lynx to win 85-78.
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