The Dallas Wings (19-13) and Minnesota Lynx (26-7) meet in the WNBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 3:30 p.m. EDT at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn. The game will be broadcast live on NBC/Peacock.
The Lynx are favored by -5.5 on the spread, with the over/under set at 178.5 (-111o / -112u). The Lynx are a -230 favorite to win outright, while the Wings are +185 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Wings vs. Lynx predictions and WNBA picks.
Wings vs. Lynx Odds, Pick
| Wings Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+5.5 -109 | 178.5 -111o / -112u | +185 |
| Lynx Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-5.5 -111 | 178.5 -111o / -112u | -230 |
- Wings vs. Lynx Spread: Lynx -5.5 (-111 ), Wings +5.5 (-109)
- Wings vs. Lynx Over/Under: 178.5 (-111o / -112u)
- Wings vs. Lynx Moneyline: Wings +185, Lynx -230
- Wings vs. Lynx Best Bet: Paige Bueckers Under 20.5 Points
Wings vs. Lynx Preview
The Minnesota Lynx host the Dallas Wings in an intriguing Western Conference clash at Target Center.
The Minnesota Lynx enter Sunday's contest looking to build momentum on their home floor. Powered by an elite defensive system and efficient perimeter scoring featuring guards Courtney Williams and Olivia Miles, Minnesota ranks near the top of the league in opponent field goal percentage and defensive rating.
They thrive on forcing opponents into tough, contested jumpers late in the shot clock and limiting fast-break opportunities.
The Dallas Wings, on the other hand, bring a high-octane backcourt driven by rookie phenom Paige Bueckers and veteran scorer Arike Ogunbowale.
While the Wings can pour in points when their rhythm is humming, they've faced noticeable offensive bumps when opposing defenses aggressively trap off pick-and-rolls and force the ball out of Bueckers' hands.
Wings vs. Lynx Prediction
Our Action Network PRO Projections model has identified an edge on Paige Bueckers Under 20.5 Points.
While Bueckers carries a lofty 20.0 PPG season average into this game, her recent games demonstrate a shift toward playmaking over pure volume scoring. Over her last three outings, Bueckers has stayed Under 20.5 points in each contest (17 vs. Golden State, 17 vs. Washington, and 6 vs. Connecticut).
When defenses target her as the primary focus, Dallas has adjusted by using Bueckers more as a distributor—increasing secondary touches for Arike Ogunbowale and Azzi Fudd—which caps her individual shot attempts.
Minnesota presents one of the toughest defensive assignments in the WNBA for primary ball-handlers. With length on the wing and aggressive point-of-attack defenders like Nia Coffey and Natasha Howard clogging the lane, the Lynx make life difficult for drives inside the paint.
In their previous meeting this season, Minnesota's defense held the Dallas backcourt to contested looks, limiting clean high-volume opportunities. Minnesota prefers to bleed the clock and play a slow-paced, half-court game, reducing overall possessions—a key driver for player prop Unders.
Best Bet: Paige Bueckers Under 20.5 Points
