The Minnesota Lynx will meet the Connecticut Sun in Game 5 of the WNBA playoffs semifinals.

Trying to make an informed wager on Tuesday’s game? See the best bets available in this matchup (based on our computer predictions) in the article below.

Lynx vs. Sun Predictions

Spread: Sun (+3.5) to Cover

• The BetMGM line for this matchup is within 0.2 points of the model. Stay away from this one.
• So far this year, the Sun have compiled a 22-24-0 record against the spread.
• Connecticut has a 4-3 record against the spread in games it was an underdog by 3.5 points or more this year.
• The Lynx have a 28-18-0 record against the spread this season.
• In games this season it was favored by 3.5 points or more, Minnesota has a 15-14 record against the spread.

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Total: Over 151.5

• The BetMGM point total for this matchup is just 5.7 points lower than the model projection.
• The Lynx have played 28 games with more than 151.5 points scored, their current matchup’s over/under, this year.
• Connecticut has played in 29 games this season (63% of opportunities) in which the teams combined to score more than 151.5 points.
• Lynx games have gone over the point total in 20 out of 46 opportunities (43.5%).
• A total of 21 of the Sun’s 46 games with a set total have hit the over (45.7%).

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Moneyline Winner: Lynx (-165)

• Prediction: Lynx 80, Sun 77
• Minnesota has gone 23-7 in games when favored on the moneyline (winning 76.7% of those games).

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Where to Watch Lynx vs. Sun: Live Stream & TV Channel

• When: Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET
• Where: Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota
• TV Channel: ESPN2
• Live Stream: Fubo

Lynx Leaders

• The Lynx leader in points and rebounds is Napheesa Collier, who scores 20.4 points and pulls down 9.7 rebounds per game.
• Minnesota’s best passer is Courtney Williams, who averages 5.5 assists per game to go with her 11.1 PPG scoring average.
• The Lynx get the most three-point shooting production out of Kayla McBride, who knocks down 2.7 threes per game.
• Collier and Alanna Smith lead Minnesota on the defensive end, with Collier leading the team in steals, averaging 1.9 per game, and Smith in blocks, averaging 1.5 per contest.

Sun Leaders

• Alyssa Thomas leads the Sun in both rebounds and assists with 8.4 rebounds and 7.9 assists per game.
• DeWanna Bonner counts for 15.1 points per game, making her the top scorer on Connecticut’s squad.
• Marina Mabrey is reliable from distance and leads the Sun with 2.5 made threes per game.
• Thomas (1.6 steals per game) is the steal leader for Connecticut while Bonner (0.7 blocks per game) is the block leader.

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

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