In Game 3 of the WNBA Finals, the New York Liberty will go up against the Minnesota Lynx.

If you are looking to make an informed wager on Wednesday’s game, see the best bets available in this matchup, in this article (based on our computer predictions).

Liberty vs. Lynx Predictions

Spread: Lynx (+2.5) to Cover

  • The model line is much more favorable to the Lynx compared to the BetMGM line, a 3.6 point difference, and has them favored to win Wednesday’s game outright. Put your money on the Lynx.
  • The Lynx have a 30-19-0 record against the spread this year.
  • Minnesota is 10-4 against the spread when an underdog by 2.5 points or more this season.
  • So far this season, the Liberty have put together a 23-25-0 record against the spread.
  • New York is 19-24 against the spread when favored by 2.5 points or more this season.

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Total: Over 160.5

  • The model’s predicted total (161.4 points) and the BetMGM set total (160.5 points) are virtually the same for this contest.
  • The Liberty and their opponent have combined to score over 160.5 points, the current matchup’s point total, in 27 of 48 games this year.
  • A total of 24 Minnesota’s games this season (out of 49) have gone over 160.5 total points scored.
  • A total of 23 of the Liberty’s 49 games with a set total have hit the over (46.9%).
  • A total of 22 of the Lynx’s 49 games with a set total have hit the over (44.9%).

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Moneyline Winner: Lynx (+130)

  • Prediction: Lynx 81, Liberty 80
  • New York has won 79.1% of its games this season when favored on the moneyline (34-9).

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

  • When: Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET
  • Where: Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • TV Channel: ESPN
  • Live Stream: Fubo

Liberty Leaders

  • The Liberty scoring leader is Breanna Stewart, who averages 20.4 per contest to go with 8.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists.
  • Jonquel Jones leads New York in rebounding, averaging nine per game, while Sabrina Ionescu leads the team in assists, distributing an average of 6.2 in each contest.
  • Ionescu makes more threes per game than any other member of the Liberty, knocking down shots from beyond the arc at a clip of 2.8 per contest.
  • Stewart and Jones lead New York on the defensive end, with Stewart leading the team in steals, averaging 1.7 per game, and Jones in blocks, averaging 1.3 per contest.

Lynx Leaders

  • The Lynx’s leader in scoring and rebounding is Napheesa Collier with 20.4 points and 9.7 rebounds per game.
  • Minnesota’s assist leader is Courtney Williams with 5.5 per game. She also scores 11.1 points per game and grabs 4.7 rebounds per game.
  • Kayla McBride is the top scorer from distance for the Lynx, hitting 2.7 threes per game.
  • Collier (1.9 steals per game) is the steal leader for Minnesota while Alanna Smith (1.5 blocks per game) is the block leader.

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

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