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

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

Minnesota, led by Natasha Howard with 21 points, four assists, two steals and three blocks, picked up a 90-86 win versus Dallas in their last game. Courtney Williams added 21 points and two steals.

In its previous game, Chicago lost on the road to Phoenix 91-83, with Rickea Jackson (29 PTS, 3 BLK, 45.5 FG%, 4-10 from 3PT) and Gabriela Jaquez (13 PTS, 80 FG%) leading the way.

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Lynx vs. Sky Betting Lines

Grab a peek below at the most recent betting lines for the Lynx-Sky matchup.

• Favorite: Lynx (-5.5)
• Total: 170.5
• Lynx Moneyline: -225
• Sky Moneyline: +180

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Lynx Betting Insights (2025 Stats)

• Based on this contest's moneyline, the Lynx have an implied win probability of 69.2%.
• Minnesota finished with a 35-11 record in games it was favored on the moneyline last season (winning 76.1% of those games).
• The Lynx won 26 games against the spread last season, while failing to cover 24 times.
• In 15 games last season, Minnesota and its opponents scored more than 170.5 combined points.
• Lynx matchups last season had an average total of 160.7, 9.8 fewer points than this game's over/under.

Sky Betting Insights (2025 Stats)

• Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Sky have a 35.7% chance to win.
• Chicago was an underdog in 42 games last season and won nine (21.4%) of those contests.
• The Sky put together a 21-23-0 ATS record last season.
• Chicago combined with its opponent to score more than 170.5 points in 15 of 44 games last season.
• The Sky had a 161.1-point average over/under in their contests last year, 9.4 fewer points than this game's point total.

Key Stats for Lynx vs. Sky

• Last year, the 86.1 points per game Minnesota scored were just 0.3 more points than Chicago gave up (85.8).
• The Lynx went 20-2 last season when scoring more than 85.8 points.
• Minnesota scored 87.3 points per game when playing at home last year. On the road, it averaged 84.8 points per contest.
• Chicago's 75.8 points per game last year were only 0.9 fewer points than the 76.7 Minnesota allowed.
• The Sky went 10-14 last season when they scored more than 76.7 points.
• Chicago scored 75.9 points per game at home last season, and 75.7 on the road.

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