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Minnesota Lynx vs LA Sparks: Prediction and odds | July 9, 2024
The Minnesota Lynx vs LA Sparks matchup is the only WNBA game scheduled for Tuesday. This will be the third of four regular-season meetings between the two teams this season. The previous two games were won by Minnesota.
The Lynx have dominated so far and are first in the West with a 15-6 record. They are third overall. The Sparks, on the other hand, have struggled with a 5-16 record and are fifth in the West. They are 10th overall.
Minnesota Lynx vs LA Sparks game details and odds
The Minnesota Lynx vs LA Sparks game is scheduled for 10 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, July 9, at Crypto.com Arena. The game will be broadcast on Spectrum SportsNet and Bally Sports North Extra. It will also be streamed live on WNBA League Pass.
Moneyline: Lynx (-260) vs. Sparks (_210)
Spread: Lynx (-5.5) vs. Sparks (+5.5)
Total (O/U): Lynx -110 (o155.5) vs. Sparks -110 (u155.5)
Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.
Minnesota Lynx vs LA Sparks preview
The two teams have met 91 times in the regular season, with LA leading the all-time series 52-39. The Sparks have, however, struggled to compete with the Lynx in the past few seasons, as Minnesota has won nine out of the 10 most recent games.
Minnesota Lynx vs LA Sparks starting lineups
The Lynx ruled out Olivia Epoupa with a left thigh injury. Napheesa Collier is day-to-day with a foot issue. Minnesota coach Cheryl Reeve should start:
PG: Courtney Williams SG: Kayla McBride SF: Bridget Carleton PF: Cecilia Zandalasini C: Alanna Smith
Minnesota’s main contributors off the bench should be Dorka Juhasz and Natisha Hiedeman.
LA will be without Cameron Brink for the rest of the season because of an ACL tear. The Sparks will be without Lexie Brown (illness) on Tuesday, while Stephanie Talbot is questionable with a foot injury. LA coach Curt Miller should start:
PG: Aari McDonald SG: Kia Nurse SF: Rickea Jackson PF: Layshia Clarendon C: Dearica Hamby
The Sparks’ key bench contributors should be Rae Burrell and Li Yueru.
Editor’s note: These are predicted starting lineups, which could change depending on the availability of players uncertain to play.
Minnesota Lynx vs LA Sparks prediction
The oddsmakers favor the Lynx to win this game on the road. They have been great so far this season and that should continue Tuesday as well. Expect Minnesota to cover the spread for a win. This should be a fairly high-scoring game with the team total going past 155.5 points.
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