Minnesota Lynx (35-12) vs Connecticut Sun (32-14)
October 8, 2024 at 08:00 PM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Minnesota Lynx -3.5 — Over/Under: 152.5
In this article, we will formulate a Connecticut Sun vs Minnesota Lynx prediction for this WNBA Game on Tuesday, October 8th at Target Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
-The Sun’s recent form and recent player performance
-The Lynx’s recent form and recent play performance
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between the Sun and Lynx.
Lynx Blew Game 4
The Lynx were heading into half against the Sun on Sunday with a lead but in the second half they really blew it and they ended up losing by ten points. The Lynx scored 82 points but the defense gave up 92 points and that led to the defeat. The Lynx shot 46.87 percent from the field while the defense shot 53.7 percent from the field. The defense allowed the Sun to shoot 53.3 percent from deep and they are going to need the defense to be a whole lot better here. Naphessa Collier had a huge game putting up 29 points, 13 rebounds, and three assists. Bridget Carleton, Alanna Smith, and Kayla McBride also weren’t good enough and they were going to need to be a whole lot better here. The offense will need to be good, but even more important, the defense is going to need to really step up.
Can Sun Close This Out?
The Sun had their backs against the wall in the last game, and all they did was score 92 points on the way to the 10-point victory. Tyashia Harris had quite the game, putting up 20 points and three rebounds. Five different players put up at least 10 points. Marina Mabrey didn’t have the best game but still put up 10 points. The Sun, as a team, shot 53.7 percent from the field and 53.3 percent from behind the three-point line. Two games ago when the Sun lost the offense scored 81 points but the defense gave up 90 points and that led to the defeat. In this game the Sun are going to need the offense to get out to a fast start and really put the pressure on the Lynx.
Connecticut Sun vs Minnesota Lynx Prediction
The last two games between these two teams was high scoring and it’s going to be no different in this game. The Sun and Lynx are both strong offensive teams and both have run of the score in each of the last two games. Both teams are going to have no issue putting on a show with the offense and that is going to be the difference here as this game is going to be a shootout. Back the over to cash here.