Chicago Sky vs Minnesota Lynx Prediction 5/17/2026 Today’s WNBA Picks
Chris Ruffolo
May 12, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Minnesota Lynx guard Kayla McBride (21) against the Phoenix Mercury at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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).
Chicago Sky vs. Minnesota Lynx Prediction
I’m on the Lynx in this game. I think Chicago’s a solid team, but right now I have to admit I’m a lot more impressed with the Lynx and what they’ve done up to this point. I think that I need a couple more points to take a shot on the Sky here and at this number, I’ll back the Lynx at home.
