Lynx vs. Sun: Betting Trends, Odds, Records Against the Spread, Predictions - July 8

The Minnesota Lynx (15-6) take the court against the Connecticut Sun (5-16) at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 on USA and Victory+.

Minnesota fell to Connecticut 90-89 at home in its last outing. Kayla McBride (28 PTS, 52.6 FG%, 4-8 from 3PT) and Courtney Williams (23 PTS, 9 REB, 6 AST, 3 STL, 47.6 FG%, 3-6 from 3PT) paced the Lynx, while Brittney Griner (29 PTS, 10 REB, 2 STL, 2 BLK, 78.6 FG%) and Kennedy Burke (16 PTS, 2 STL, 75 FG%, 3-4 from 3PT) led the Sun.

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Lynx vs. Sun Betting Lines

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

• Favorite: Lynx (-6.5)
• Total: 166.5
• Lynx Moneyline: -280
• Sun Moneyline: +220

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Lynx Betting Insights

• The implied moneyline probability in this matchup gives the Lynx a 73.7% chance to win.
• Minnesota has been a moneyline favorite 16 times this season. They've finished 12-4 in those games.
• The Lynx have won 14 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover seven times.
• Minnesota's 21 games this season have gone over this contest's total of 166.5 points 13 times.
• The Lynx have an average point total of 169.5 in their outings this year, 3.0 more points than this game's over/under.

Sun Betting Insights

• Sportsbooks have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Sun have a 31.2% chance to win.
• Connecticut has won five, or 26.3%, of the 19 games it has played as the underdog this season.
• The Sun have covered 11 times in 21 matchups with a spread this year.
• Connecticut has played 11 games this season that finished with a combined score higher than 166.5 points.
• Sun games this season have had an average of 166.4 points, 0.1 fewer points than this game's point total.

Key Stats for Lynx vs. Sun

• The 90.2 points per game Minnesota scores are just 3.5 more points than Connecticut allows (86.7).
• The Lynx have a 10-3 record when scoring more than 86.7 points.
• Minnesota's offense has been much better at home (91.5 PPG) compared to its play on the road (89 PPG). Likewise, its defense has been better in home games (80.6 PPG allowed) when compared to its play on the road (80.9 PPG allowed).
• Connecticut puts up an average of 80 points per game, only 0.8 fewer points than the 80.8 Minnesota allows to opponents.
• When they score more than 80.8 points, the Sun are 3-7.
• Connecticut scores more points per game at home (82.3) than on the road (77.4), and also allows fewer points at home (85.3) than away (88.3).

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