Minnesota Lynx vs New York Liberty: Preview, Prediction and Odds | 2024 WNBA Season (Sept. 15)

By Atishay Jain

Modified Sep 15, 2024 04:48 GMT

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In a rematch of this year's Commissioner's Cup final, the Minnesota Lynx will face off against the New York Liberty on Sunday. The Lynx triumphed with a 94-89 victory in the in-season tournament final on June 25. It will also be a matchup between the two best-ranked teams in the league.

This will mark the third regular-season meeting between the two teams and the fourth overall, including the Commissioner's Cup final. So far, each team has secured one win against the other in the regular season, setting the stage for another exciting showdown.

Overall, the two teams have squared off against each other on 56 occasions, with the Lynx holding a 31-25 lead.

Minnesota Lynx vs New York Liberty: Preview, Prediction and Odds

The 2024 WNBA regular season game between the Minnesota Lynx and New York Liberty is scheduled for Sept. 15 (Sunday) at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The game is slated for tip-off at 3 p.m. ET (12 p.m. PT).

The Lynx vs Liberty game will be broadcast live on WWOR-My9 and Bally Sports North Extra. The live streaming of the game will be available on the WNBA League Pass and Liberty Live.

Moneyline: Minnesota Lynx (+140) vs New York Liberty (-166)

Spread: Minnesota Lynx (+3.5) vs New York Liberty (-3.5)

Total (over/under): Minnesota Lynx (o159.5-110) vs New York Liberty (u159.5-110)

Editor's Note: The odds could change closer to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

Minnesota Lynx vs New York Liberty: Preview

The Minnesota Lynx are among the top contenders for the championship this season. Under Cheryl Reeve's leadership, the team holds the top spot in the Western Conference and ranks second overall in the league with an impressive 28-9 record.

Offensively, the Lynx sit in the middle of the pack, ranking sixth with an average of 82.8 points per game. However, they excel in shooting, leading the league in three-point percentage (37.9%) and ranking second in overall field goal percentage (44.9%).

MVP candidate Napheesa Collier has been outstanding, posting averages of 20.3 points, 9.7 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.9 steals, and 1.3 blocks per game, making her a key force in the Lynx's success.

On the other hand, the New York Liberty have been the league’s top-ranked team for most of the season under head coach Sandy Brondello, boasting an impressive 31-6 record. They are tied with the Las Vegas Aces for the best offense in the league, averaging 86.2 points per game.

The Liberty are led by superstars Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu, both strong MVP contenders. Stewart tops the team in scoring, averaging 20.2 points, 8.4 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.7 steals, and 1.3 blocks per game. Ionescu contributes 19.1 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 6.1 assists per game, making them a dynamic duo on the court.

Minnesota Lynx vs New York Liberty: Predicted Starting Lineups

Minnesota Lynx: Alanna Smith, Bridget Carleton, Napheesa Collier, Kayla McBride and Courtney Williams.

New York Liberty: Jonquel Jones, Betnijah Laney-Hamilton, Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu and Courtney Vandersloot.

Minnesota Lynx vs New York Liberty: Prediction

The Minnesota Lynx vs. New York Liberty matchup promises to be a thrilling showdown. Both teams are loaded with star power, making it difficult to pick a clear favorite.

However, the Liberty may have a slight advantage, playing in front of their home crowd. In their previous two meetings, the home team has emerged victorious, and that trend is likely to continue.

With Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu leading the charge, expect New York to pull off a hard-fought win in what should be a blockbuster contest.