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Connecticut Sun vs Minnesota Lynx Preview, Prediction and Odds - September 29 | Game 1, 2024 WNBA Playoffs
The Connecticut Sun vs Minnesota Lynx matchup is one of two WNBA playoff games scheduled for Sunday. The two teams also met in the first round of last year’s playoffs, a series that Connecticut won 2-1. This regular season, they met three times, with the Sun winning the series 2-1.
Last year’s playoff series is the only time the Lynx and Sun have played each other in the WNBA postseason. Both teams are coming off of convincing 2-0 first-round wins.
Connecticut Sun vs Minnesota Lynx game details and odds
The Connecticut Sun vs Minnesota Lynx game is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. EDT on Sunday, Sept. 29, at Target Center. The game will be broadcast on ESPN. It won’t stream live on WNBA League Pass but will be made available on demand after it ends.
Moneyline: Sun (+170) vs. Lynx (-205)
Spread: Sun (+4.5) vs. Lynx (-4.5)
Total (O/U): Sun -110 (o155) vs. Lynx -110 (u155)
Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.
Connecticut Sun vs Minnesota Lynx preview
The Sun are coming off of a 2-0 series sweep over the Indiana Fever. Connecticut won Game 1 93-69 and restricted rookie phenom Caitlin Clark to just 11 points. Game 2 was competitive but the Sun managed an 87-81 win to secure passage to the semis of the 2024 WNBA Playoffs.
The Lynx saw off the Phoenix Mercury 2-0 in the first round. Minnesota had 102-95 and 101-88 wins. Napheesa Collier’s play was particularly impressive as she averaged 40.0 points in the series.
Also read: Minnesota Lynx vs Connecticut Sun playoffs history: Records, stats and more
Connecticut Sun vs Minnesota Lynx starting lineups
Tiffany Mitchell (illness) is out for the game. Tyasha Harris is day-to-day with an ankle injury.
Connecticut coach Stephanie White should start:
PG: Marina Mabrey SG: Dijonai Carrington SF: DeWanna Bonner PF: Alyssa Thomas C: Brionna Jones
The Sun’s primary bench players should be Veronica Burton and Olivia Nelson-Ododa.
Minnesota listed Cecilia Zandalasini as day-to-day. With an otherwise healthy roster, Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve should start:
PG: Courtney Williams SG: Kayla McBride SF: Bridget Carleton PF: Napheesa Collier C: Alanna Smith
The Lynx’s key bench contributors should be Natisha Hiedeman and Myisha Hines-Allen.
Editor’s note: These are predicted starting lineups. They could change based on the availability of players who are uncertain to play.
Also read: Napheesa Collier vs Alyssa Thomas: WNBA Playoffs stats, records and more ahead of 2024 semis clash
Connecticut Sun vs Minnesota Lynx prediction
The oddsmakers slightly favor the Lynx to win Game 1 at home. While they finished the season with the No. 2 seed and a 30-10 record, Connecticut was one of the very few teams that got the better of them with a 2-1 season record. The Sun finished the season ranked third with a 28-12 record.
While this should be a close game, Minnesota’s home advantage could play into its favor. Expect the Lynx to cover the spread. This should be a high-scoring game with the team total going past 155 points.
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