The WNBA playoff bracket is coming to a close, and the Minnesota Lynx will face off against the New York Liberty for a WNBA title. The Liberty are coming off a disappointing WNBA Finals loss to the Las Vegas Aces last year. They will be looking to cement themselves in the WNBA history books by getting their first franchise WNBA championship. They have the most Finals appearances without a championship in the league. The Lynx will look to return to their spot on the podium by grabbing their fifth WNBA championship. The Lynx are currently +240 to win the WNBA Finals, and the Liberty are -295. Our WNBA Finals preview will look at the Lynx vs Liberty series odds and see who is the best WNBA bet for the series.
WNBA Betting Odds: Who Will Win the WNBA Finals?
*All Lynx vs Liberty series odds are courtesy of FanDuel.com*
New York Excellence
For the second consecutive year, New York Liberty made its way to the WNBA Finals. They overcame the Las Vegas Aces in the semifinals, avenging their 2023 Finals loss. Led by stars Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu, and Jonquel Jones, New York was the top seed in the WNBA with a 32-8 record.
The New York Liberty are stacked, but that doesn't guarantee anything. Sandy Brondello discusses bringing the team together and in particular highlights Sabrina Ionescu, who has been used in a variety of ways of the last two seasons. pic.twitter.com/CSAG38J6FO
— Kane Pitman (@KanePitman) October 9, 2024
The Liberty swept the Atlanta Dream in the first round and needed four games to eliminate the Aces. Stewart scored 20.8 points per game during the regular season, followed by Ionescu with 18.2 points and Jones with 14.2. The Liberty have been the top team all season. Now, they are three wins away from their first championship, with the Finals set to begin on their home floor.
Lynx Are Back
The Minnesota Lynx were the second-best team in 2024. Minnesota swept the Phoenix Mercury in the opening round and defeated Connecticut in a thrilling Game 5 in the semifinals. The Lynx ended their season with a record of 30-10. Napheesa Collier, the 2024 Defensive Player of the Year and MVP runner-up, led the team with averages of 20.8 points and 9.7 rebounds per game.
Napheesa Collier tonight 🔥
• 27 points
• 11 rebounds
• 10/16 FG pic.twitter.com/81BORMyhES— Women’s Hoops Network (@WomensHoops_USA) October 9, 2024
The Lynx already have four championships. Seven years since their last title, Minnesota is on the verge of becoming the most successful franchise in WNBA history with a fifth championship. Collier has her work cut out for her but has the talent to propel this team to a Finals win. The Lynx have a tough series in front of them, but there are championship expectations with this Minnesota franchise.
Lynx vs Liberty Series Odds
THE WNBA FINALS ARE SET 🔥
Who will be the next champion? 🏆 pic.twitter.com/lxPsiNy7c4
— ESPN (@espn) October 9, 2024
The Liberty are favored in the series, and it is well deserved. They are -295 to grab their first WNBA championship, and the Lynx are +240. The Lynx have the season series advantage over the Liberty, 3-1. The Liberty will have a home-court advantage for the series, which could make all the difference.
The Liberty are heavy favorites mainly because they have shown themselves to be the best team all season long. Although the Lynx may have ended the year on a hot streak, the Liberty overcoming the Aces in the semifinals shows that they are ready to avenge last year’s finals loss. We expect this to be a tough series, but the Liberty are finally ready for their crown.
