Dallas Wings vs Minnesota Lynx Prediction 8/9/2026 Today’s WNBA Picks
Chris Ruffolo
Aug 8, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Lynx forward Olivia Miles (5) celebrate her basket against the Las Vegas Aces in the fourth quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images
MATCHUP
Dallas Wings
Minnesota Lynx
Team Records
19-13
26-7
Spread
+6.5 -118
-6.5 -102
Moneyline
+205
-250
Total
Over 179.5 (-110)
Under 179.5 (-110)
Where
Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
When
Sunday, August 9, 2026
Time
03:30 PM EDT
TV
NBC
The Dallas Wings 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 Dallas Wings vs. Minnesota Lynx prediction.
Matchup History
The Minnesota Lynx won the most recent matchup between these two teams back on June 28th, 2026, by a final score of 85-77, making it seven straight Ws for the Lynx in this head-to-head matchup.
Dallas Wings Recap
The Dallas Wings come into this game looking to bounce back from a 94-76 loss at the hands of Golden State last time out to sit at 19-13 this season. After this game, the Wings will head home for a game against the Toronto Tempo.
Wings Lose 4 Of Last 5
Arike Ogunbowale has 14.9 PPG along with 3 APG while Paige Bueckers has 20.7 PPG along with 4.2 RPG and 6.2 APG. Jessica Shepard’s added 14.9 PPG with 12.1 RPG and 5.4 APG to lead the Wings in rebounding and assists while Azzi Fudd’s chipped in 13.5 PPG to round out the group of double-digit scorers for the Wings so far this season.
Minnesota Lynx Recap
The Minnesota Lynx come into this game looking to add on to their 98-87 win over Las Vegas last time out to sit at 26-7 this season. After this game, the Lynx will head on the road for a game against the Portland Fire.
Lynx Bounce Back From Loss To Sparks
Kayla McBride has 16.2 PPG along with 3.8 RPG while Olivia Miles has 18.7 PPG with 4.8 RPG and a team-high 5.6 APG to lead the Lynx in assists. Courtney Williams has 15.8 PPG with 5.7 RPG and 4.1 APG. Natasha Howard has 16.9 PPG with 8.1 RPG and 2.8 APG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Minnesota so far this season.
Dallas Wings @ Minnesota Lynx Betting Trends: August 9, 2026
Why the Minnesota Lynx will win
The Wings have lost each of their last eight games at Target Center against Lynx teams that held a winning record.
The Lynx have won each of their last seven games against the Wings.
The Wings have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 11 day games against Western Conference opponents.
The Lynx have covered the spread in seven of their last eight day games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
Why the Dallas Wings will win
The Wings have won four of their last five day games.
The Lynx have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four home games following a home win.
The underdogs have covered the spread in seven of the Wings’ last nine games.
Total Points Facts
Eight of the Lynx’s last nine home games have gone OVER the total points line.
Each of the Wings’ last four road games against Western Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Minnesota Lynx Player Facts
Kayla McBride has hit at least 1 three-pointer in 30 consecutive appearances – longest active streak of any player in the league.
Natasha Howard has recorded 2+ steals in four consecutive appearances – longest active streak of any player in the league.
Dallas Wings Player Facts
Jessica Shepard is the only player in the league to have recorded 20+ rebounds in a game this season.
Arike Ogunbowale ranks last amongst 41 qualified players for field-goal percentage (38.8%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
The Minnesota Lynx rank 1st for point differential per game this season (+8.9).
The Minnesota Lynx rank 1st for three-point percentage this season (39.3%).
The Dallas Wings rank 1st for opponent steals per game this season (5.6).
The Dallas Wings rank 1st for assist to turnover ratio this season (1.9).
Dallas Wings vs. Minnesota Lynx Prediction
I’m on the Lynx in this one. I get the case to be made for the Wings here with the Lynx on a true back-to-back in this game. However, the Lynx are just in better form right now and the problem for Dallas this season is that the Wings have had issues taking the step up in class when they’ve had to this season. I think this is another prime situation of that so give me the Lynx at home in this one.
