Chicago Sky vs Minnesota Lynx Prediction 5/17/2026 Today's WNBA Picks

MATCHUP	Chicago Sky	Minnesota Lynx
Team Records	2-1	2-1
Spread	+4.5 -102	-4.5 -118
Moneyline	+180	-218
Total	Over 167.5 (-105)	Under 167.5 (-115)
Where	Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
When	Sunday, May 17, 2026
Time	07:00 PM EDT
TV	WNBA League Pass

The Chicago Sky and the Minnesota Lynx meet Sunday in WNBA action from the Target Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Chicago Sky vs. Minnesota Lynx prediction.

Matchup History

The Minnesota Lynx won the most recent meeting between these two teams back on July 22nd, 2025, by a final score of 91-68, making it 6 wins in the last 7 games between these two teams.

Chicago Sky Recap

The Chicago Sky come into this game looking to bounce back from a 91-83 loss at the hands of Phoenix to sit at 2-1 on the year. After this game, the Sky will head home for a game against the Dallas Wings.

Sky Looking To Shake Off First L

Rickea Jackson leads the Sky in scoring with 22 PPG along with 6 RPG and 2.7 APG while Skylar Diggins has 12 PPG with 6 RPG and a team-high 5.7 APG to lead the Sky in assists. Kamilla Cardoso has 12.3 PPG with 9.7 RPG to lead the Sky in rebounding and Jacy Sheldon has 11 PPG with 3.7 RPG and 3.7 APG. Gabriela Jaquez also has 10 PPG with 5 RPG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Chicago so far this season.

Minnesota Lynx Recap

The Minnesota Lynx come into this game looking to add on to their 90-86 win over Dallas last time out to sit at 2-1 this season. After this game, the Lynx will take on the Toronto Tempo at home.

Lynx Win Back-To-Back Games

Olivia Miles leads the Lynx in scoring and assists with 16.3 PPG and 7 APG along with 3.7 RPG while Kayla McBride has 15 PPG with 4 RPG and 2 APG. Courtney Williams has 15.3 PPG with 4.7 RPG and 4.7 APG along with 2.3 SPG. Natasha Howard has 15.3 PPG with 7 RPG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Minnesota so far this season. Nia Coffey also has 9.7 PPG with 7 RPG as well this season.

Chicago Sky @ Minnesota Lynx Betting Trends: May 17, 2026

Why the Minnesota Lynx will win

The Lynx have won each of their last nine home games following a road win.
The Sky have lost each of their last 11 Sunday games against teams that held a winning record.
The Lynx have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games against Sky teams that held a winning record.
The Sky have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven night games against Lynx teams that held a winning record.

Why the Chicago Sky will win

The underdogs have won four of the Lynx’s last six games.
The Lynx have lost each of their last three games against teams that held a winning record.
The Lynx have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight night games against teams that held a winning record.
The underdogs have covered the spread in five of the Lynx’s last six games.

Total Points Facts

Seven of the Lynx’s last eight home games against the Sky have gone UNDER the total points line.
Each of the Sky’s last four road games following a road loss have gone UNDER the total points line.

Minnesota Lynx Player Facts

Nia Coffey ranks 1st amongst qualified players for 3P% (70.0%) this season.
Courtney Williams has recorded 2+ steals in seven consecutive appearances – longest active streak of any player in the league.

Chicago Sky Player Facts

Jacy Sheldon ranks T1st amongst qualified players for FT% (100.0%) this season.
Skylar Diggins has recorded 2+ assists in 91 consecutive appearances – longest active streak of any player in the league.

Matchup/League Facts

The Minnesota Lynx rank 14th for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (28.3).
The Minnesota Lynx rank 14th for field goal attempts per game this season (64.0).
The Chicago Sky rank 1st for opponent assists per game this season (14.0).
The Chicago Sky rank 1st for blocks per game this season (7.7).