Lynx vs. Sky: Betting Trends, Odds, Records Against the Spread, Predictions - May 17

The Minnesota Lynx (2-1) battle the Chicago Sky (2-1) at 7 p.m. ET on Sunday, May 17, 2026. The matchup airs on The U and Victory+.

In Minnesota's last game, it defeated Dallas 90-86. The Lynx were led by Natasha Howard, who finished with 26 points, four assists and three blocks, and Courtney Williams, with 21 points and two steals.

In its previous game, Chicago fell to Phoenix, 91-83, on the road. Its top performers were Rickea Jackson (29 PTS, 3 BLK, 45.5 FG%, 4-10 from 3PT) and Gabriela Jaquez (13 PTS, 80 FG%).

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Lynx vs. Sky Betting Lines

Snag a peek below at the most recent betting lines for the Lynx-Sky game.

• Favorite: Lynx (-4.5)
• Total: 167.5
• Lynx Moneyline: -215
• Sky Moneyline: +172

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Lynx Betting Insights (2025 Stats)

• The Lynx have a 68.3% chance to win this game based on the moneyline's implied probability.
• Minnesota won 35 of the 46 games it was the moneyline favorite last season (76.1%).
• The Lynx went 26-24-0 ATS last season.
• Minnesota and its opponents scored more than 167.5 points in 18 of 50 games last season.
• The Lynx had an average total of 160.7 in their contests last season, 6.8 fewer points than this game's over/under.

Sky Betting Insights (2025 Stats)

• The implied probability of a win by the Sky, based on the moneyline, is 36.8%.
• Chicago won nine, or 21.4%, of the 42 games it played as an underdog last season.
• The Sky covered 21 times in 44 chances against the spread last season.
• Chicago played 18 games last season that ended with more than 167.5 points.
• The average over/under for Sky outings last year was 161.1, 6.4 fewer points than this game's total.

Key Stats for Lynx vs. Sky

• Last year, Minnesota put up only 0.3 more points per game (86.1) than Chicago allowed (85.8).
• When the Lynx put up more than 85.8 points last season, they went 20-2.
• Offensively Minnesota performed better at home last season, posting 87.3 points per game, compared to 84.8 per game away from home.
• Chicago put up just 0.9 fewer points per game last year (75.8) than Minnesota gave up to opponents (76.7).
• The Sky put together a 10-14 record last season in games they scored more than 76.7 points.
• At home, Chicago scored 75.9 points per game last season, 0.2 more than it averaged on the road (75.7).

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