Lynx vs. Liberty: Betting Trends, Odds, Records Against the Spread, Predictions - Sept. 18

The New York Liberty (24-16) will turn to Breanna Stewart (seventh in WNBA, 20.4 points per game) to help overcome Olivia Miles (eighth in league, 19.7) and the Minnesota Lynx (31-9) on Friday, September 18, 2026 at Target Center, at 7:30 p.m. ET on ION.

Minnesota took a loss by a final score of 89-81 versus Atlanta last time out. The team was led by Miles' 21 points and Kayla McBride's 17 points and three steals.

In its most recent game, New York defeated Chicago 85-66 at home, with Han Xu (19 PTS, 2 BLK, 75 FG%, 2-3 from 3PT) and Stewart (13 PTS, 9 REB, 2 STL, 2 BLK, 36.4 FG%) the standout performers.

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Lynx vs. Liberty Betting Lines

Take a look below at the most recent betting lines for the Lynx-Liberty matchup.

• Favorite: Lynx (-7.5)
• Total: 177.5
• Lynx Moneyline: -265
• Liberty Moneyline: +210

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Lynx Betting Insights

• The implied moneyline probability for this matchup gives the Lynx a 72.6% chance to win.
• Minnesota has won 80% of its games this season as a moneyline favorite (28-7).
• The Lynx have put together a 21-19-0 record against the spread this season.
• Minnesota and its opponents have gone over 177.5 combined points in 17 of 40 games this season.
• The Lynx have an average total of 173.1 in their outings this year, 4.4 fewer points than this game's over/under.

Liberty Betting Insights

• The sportsbooks' moneyline implies a 32.3% chance of a victory for the Liberty.
• New York has won three of the seven games it has played as the underdog this season.
• The Liberty are 15-25-0 ATS this season.
• New York has played 23 games this season that finished with a combined score higher than 177.5 points.
• Liberty games this season have had an average of 174.6 points, 2.9 fewer points than this game's point total.

Key Stats for Lynx vs. Liberty

• Minnesota records just 4.4 more points per game (91.3) than New York gives up (86.9).
• The Lynx are 22-3 when scoring more than 86.9 points.
• So far in 2026, Minnesota's offense has been better at home, where it scores 93.2 points per game, compared to road games, where it scores 89.5 per game. On defense, it has been worse in home games, where it gives up 85.5 points per game, versus road games, where it allows its opponents to score 81.4 per game.
• New York puts up an average of 89.8 points per game, 6.4 more points than the 83.4 Minnesota allows.
• The Liberty have gone 21-9 when they've scored more than 83.4 points.
• New York averages 87.1 points per game at home, 5.5 fewer points than on the road (92.6). On defense, it allows 81.0 per game, 11.8 fewer points than away (92.8).

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