Connecticut Sun vs. Minnesota Lynx Prediction, Odds, Moneyline 09/29/2024

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Date: September 29, Sunday | Time: 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time

Location: Target Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota

TV: ESPN

Stream: NBA League Pass

Connecticut Sun vs Minnesota Lynx Odds, Spread, Moneyline

Moneyline: Connecticut Sun (+180) vs Minnesota Lynx (-220)

Spread: Connecticut Sun (+4.5 – 115) vs Minnesota Lynx (-4.5 +105)

Total (O/U): Connecticut Sun (u154.5) vs Minnesota Lynx (o154.5)

Connecticut Sun

The Connecticut Sun are coming here after winning two games in a row against the Indiana Fever. In that game, Connecticut’s Alyssa Thomas went on to score a total of 19 points for the team, along with five boards and 13 helpers. Marina Mabrey also stunned with 17 points with a pair of rebounds and six assists in the last game against Indiana. In the winning effort, DeWanna Bonner contributed 15 points on the scoreboard for the team.

Top 3 Players

Marina Mabrey: PTS 14.4 REB 4.4 AST 4.1 STL 1.1

DeWanna Bonner: PTS 15.0 REB 6.0 AST 2.0 STL 1.2

Alyssa Thomas: PTS 10.6 REB 8.4 AST 7.9 STL 1.6

Minnesota Lynx

The Minnesota Lynx officially pushed the Phoenix Mercury out of the playoffs in their previous series. Last time out, Minnesota managed to win with a final score of 101-88. In that game, Minnesota’s Napheesa Collier almost single-handedly won the game with a whopping 42-point contribution, along with five rebounds and four assists. Kayla McBride managed 15 points for the team, while Alanna Smith and Bridget Carleton grabbed 12 points each.

Top 3 Players

Napheesa Collier: PTS 20.4 REB 9.7 AST 3.4 STL 1.9

Kayla McBride: PTS 15.0 REB 2.6 AST 3.2 STL 1.3

Bridget Carleton: PTS 9.6 REB 3.8 AST 2.2 STL 1.0

Connecticut Sun vs Minnesota Lynx Injury Report

Connecticut Sun

Tiffany Mitchell (G) Is out indefinitely, Illness

Tyasha Harris (G) Is downgraded to OUT Wednesday vs Indiana Fever, Ankle

Minnesota Lynx

No injuries

Connecticut Sun vs Minnesota Lynx Betting Trends

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’ 20 last games at home

Minnesota Lynx

Lynx are 4-1 in their last 5 games.

Lynx are 4-1 in their last 5 games against the spread

Lynx are 15-6 in their road games against the spread

The totals have gone OVER in 1 of Lynx’ last 5 games

The totals have gone OVER in 5 of Lynx’ 20 last games at home

Connecticut Sun vs Minnesota Lynx Summary and Prediction

The Connecticut Sun are easily the weaker team in this pairing, but are bound to make this game nail-biting. Napheesa Collier is predicted to bring home the gold, and make use of Minnesota’s home advantage in this game. Take the Minnesota Lynx to win, 82-79.

Moneyline: Lynx (-220)

Spread: Under 4.5

Total: Over 154.5

Predicted Score: 82-79, Lynx win.