Two of the league’s top scorers — Breanna Stewart (sixth, 19.8 points per game) and Napheesa Collier (fourth, 20.9) — hit the court when the New York Liberty (16-3) host the Minnesota Lynx (14-4) on July 2, 2024 on FOX5 New York and BSNX.

Our computer predictions below will help you pick what are the best bets available for Tuesday’s game.

Place your bets on any WNBA matchup at BetMGM, and sign up with our link for a first-time deposit bonus!

Spread: Lynx (+5.5) to Cover

  • The Liberty are favored by both DraftKings and the model, but the model has them winning by significantly less (5.5 to 1 points). Take the Lynx and the points.
  • The Lynx’s ATS record is 13-5-0 this year.
  • Minnesota is 4-0 against the spread when an underdog by 5.5 points or more this season.
  • The Liberty are 7-12-0 against the spread this season.
  • In games it has played as at least 5.5-point favorites this season, New York is 5-11 against the spread.

Watch the WNBA all season long by signing up for Fubo, Paramount+, Prime Video and WNBA League Pass.

Total: Under 163.5

  • DraftKings and the model are extremely close in their point total projections for this game, within 0.4 points of each other.
  • The Liberty and their opponent have combined to score over 163.5 points, the current matchup’s point total, in 12 of 19 games this year.
  • This season, seven of Minnesota’s 18 total matchups have gone over 163.5 total points scored.
  • In the Liberty’s 18 games with a set total, 11 have hit the over (61.1%).
  • The Lynx have gone over in seven of their 18 games with a set total (38.9%).

Bet on this or any WNBA matchup at BetMGM

Moneyline Winner: Liberty (-238)

  • Prediction: Liberty 82, Lynx 81
  • New York has won 15 of the 17 games when it was a moneyline favorite this season (88.2%).

Rep your team with officially licensed WNBA gear! Head to Fanatics to find jerseys, shirts, and much more.

Liberty Leaders

  • The scoring and rebounding leader for the Liberty is Stewart, who accumulates 19.8 points and 8.7 rebounds per game.
  • Sabrina Ionescu is New York’s best passer, dishing out 6.5 assists per game while scoring 18.8 PPG.
  • The Liberty get the most three-point shooting production out of Ionescu, who knocks down 2.8 threes per game.
  • Stewart is a standout on the defensive end for New York, leading the team in steals with 2.2 per game and blocks with 1.4 per contest.

Lynx Leaders

  • Collier records 20.9 points and 10.4 rebounds per game for the Lynx, enough to make her the top scorer and rebounder on the squad.
  • Courtney Williams records more assists than any other Minnesota player with 5.3 per game. She also scores 9.9 points and grabs 4.9 rebounds per game.
  • Kayla McBride is the top shooter from distance for the Lynx, hitting 3.1 threes per game.
  • Collier (2.3 steals per game) is the steal leader for Minnesota while Alanna Smith (2.1 blocks per game) is the block leader.

Lynx Injuries

Name Game Status Injury
Diamond Miller Out Knee

All stats in this article refer to the 2024 regular season.

Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *