Toronto Tempo vs Minnesota Lynx Prediction 5/21/2026 Today’s WNBA Picks
Chris Ruffolo
May 19, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Mercury guard Kahleah Copper (2) defends against Toronto Tempo guard Marina Mabrey (3) in the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
MATCHUP
Toronto Tempo
Minnesota Lynx
Team Records
3-2
2-2
Spread
+6.5 -108
-6.5 -112
Moneyline
+220
-270
Total
Over 172.5 (-115)
Under 172.5 (-105)
Where
Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
When
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Time
08:00 PM EDT
TV
WNBA League Pass
The Toronto Tempo and the Minnesota Lynx meet Thursday 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 Toronto Tempo vs. Minnesota Lynx prediction.
Toronto Tempo Recap
The Toronto Tempo come into this game looking to add on to their win over Phoenix by a final score of 98-90 last time out. After this game, the Tempo will head home for a battle of expansion teams with a matchup against the Portland Fire.
Tempo Win Back-To-Back Games
Brittney Sykes leads the Tempo in scoring and assists with 25.6 PPG and 4.8 APG along with 4.6 RPG and 2.2 SPG while Marina Mabrey has 20.8 PPG with 4.2 RPG and 2.4 APG. Kiki Rice has 11.4 PPG with 3.4 RPG to cap off the trio of double-digit scorers for Toronto so far this season. Nyara Sabally has chipped in 9.3 PPG and 6 RPG along with 2.5 APG as well this season.
Minnesota Lynx Recap
The Minnesota Lynx come into this game looking to bounce back from their 86-79 loss at the hands of the Chicago Sky last time out to sit at 2-2 this season. After this game, the Lynx will head on the road for a rematch against the Sky.
Lynx Have Two-Game Win Streak Snapped
Kayla McBride has 16.2 PPG along with 4.8 RPG while Olivia Miles has 15.5 PPG with 4.3 RPG and a team-high 5.8 APG to lead the Lynx in assists. Courtney Williams has 15.8 PPG with 4.8 RPG and 4.3 APG along with 1.8 SPG. Natasha Howard has 15.8 PPG with 7.5 RPG and 3.8 APG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Minnesota so far this season.
Toronto Tempo @ Minnesota Lynx Betting Trends: May 21, 2026
Why the Minnesota Lynx will win
The Lynx have won each of their last 11 home games after losing as favorites.
The Lynx have covered the spread in four of their last five games against Eastern Conference opponents after losing as favorites.
Why the Toronto Tempo will win
The Lynx have lost each of their last three games as favorites.
The underdogs have won each of the Lynx’s last three games.
The Lynx have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine night games against teams that held a winning record.
The Tempo have covered the spread in each of their last four games.
Total Points Facts
Ten of the Lynx’s last 12 home games following a home loss have gone OVER the total points line.
Each of the Tempo’s last three games have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
The Minnesota Lynx rank 14th for opponent rebounds per game this season (35.5).
The Minnesota Lynx rank T14th for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (11.5).
The Toronto Tempo rank 1st for steals per game this season (9.2).
The Toronto Tempo rank 1st for free throw percentage this season (85.9%).
Toronto Tempo vs. Minnesota Lynx Prediction
I’m on the Tempo and the points here. I get the case to be made for either side in this game, but I think the Tempo are going to be a scrappy team that gives a lot of teams problems this season. They’re gaining confidence day by day and are well coached. The Lynx have been good but it still feels like they’re missing something right now and I just think there’s not as much of a gap between these two as this line would suggest. Give me the Tempo and the points.
