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The Minnesota Lynx (0-1) and New York Liberty (1-0) meet in the WNBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 8:30 p.m. EDT at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. The game will be broadcast live on USA.
The Lynx are favored by -3.5 on the spread, with the over/under set at 172.5 (-110o / -110u). The Lynx are a -162 favorite to win outright, while the Liberty are +136 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Lynx vs. Liberty predictions and WNBA picks.
Lynx vs. Liberty Odds, Pick
| Lynx Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-3.5 -110 | 172.5 -110o / -110u | -162 |
| Liberty Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+3.5 -110 | 172.5 -110o / -110u | +136 |
- Lynx vs. Liberty Spread: Lynx -3.5 (-110), Liberty +3.5 (-110)
- Lynx vs. Liberty Over/Under: 172.5 (-110o / -110u)
- Lynx vs. Liberty Moneyline: Lynx -162, Liberty +136
- Lynx vs. Liberty Best Bet: Courtney Williams Over 11.5 Points
Lynx vs. Liberty Preview
The Liberty made a statement in Game 1, winning 91-75 on the road and immediately putting the Lynx in a difficult position heading into Game 2. New York controlled the game behind a dominant performance from Breanna Stewart, who looked fully locked in for the playoffs with 34 points, 12 rebounds and six assists.
The biggest betting takeaway is Stewart's impact. If she can maintain that level of production, Minnesota will have a tough time keeping this series competitive. The Lynx didn't get much help from their own stars in Game 1, although Nia Brodie provided a bright spot off the bench with 16 points on 6-for-7 shooting, including 4-for-5 from three.
Minnesota now has to respond after being blown out at home, while New York enters Game 2 with plenty of confidence after stealing the opener. The Liberty's bench wasn't particularly productive either, scoring just 12 points, so there's still room for this team to improve offensively.
Lynx vs. Liberty Prediction
Despite dropping a disappointing Game 1 blowout at home to New York, Minnesota faces a clear bounce-back mandate in Game 2, and Courtney Williams sits at the center of their offensive adjustments. While Williams has covered this scoring line just once in four meetings against the Liberty this season, the Lynx guard will need to assume a far more aggressive, high-volume role to keep Minnesota’s season alive.
With New York’s defense locking down primary options, Williams’ mid-range shot creation and transition playmaking become essential. Facing a 1-0 deficit, expect Minnesota head coach Cheryl Reeve to push heavy rotational minutes for her veteran guard, providing Williams the usage volume necessary to shatter her recent head-to-head scoring lulls.
Our Action Network PRO System projects Williams for 15.15 points tonight, unlocking a massive 26% edge on Over 11.5 Points at -130 odds on bet365. Trust the projection engine and back Courtney Williams Over 11.5 Points.
Best Bet: Courtney Williams Over 11.5 Points
