You may be wondering how many games are the WNBA Finals, and the answer is five. That means with the series tied up at 2-2, the game this Sunday night is a winner-take-all all for the WNBA Championship. Every game but one in the New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx series has been decided by three points or less; therefore, making Lynx vs Liberty predictions for WNBA Finals Game 5 spread will be tough.
WNBA Finals Predictions: Lynx vs Liberty Game 5 Odds
*All WNBA Finals Game 5 odds are courtesy of FanDuel.com*
The Series So Far
The Liberty, in pursuit of their first-ever WNBA title, is coming off a heartbreaking Finals loss to the Las Vegas Aces last season. The Lynx, with a storied history of WNBA championships, are looking to return to glory.
This series has lived up to the hype🍿
We head to Brooklyn for a decisive Game 5 between the New York Liberty and the Minnesota Lynx tomorrow at 8pm/ET on ESPN #WNBAFinals presented by @youtubetv pic.twitter.com/Vvn0DAPohT
— WNBA (@WNBA) October 19, 2024
Game 1 of the series was a thriller. The Lynx rallied from an early deficit to force overtime and ultimately win 95-93. Courtney Williams was the standout for Minnesota, scoring 23 points and leading her team to victory. The Lynx covered the +6 spread as underdogs, and the game total went over the 160.5 projection.
In Game 2, the Liberty bounced back, maintaining control throughout to grab an 80-66 win. Breanna Stewart led New York with 21 points, while Betnijah Laney-Hamilton added 20 points in a surprise breakout performance. The Liberty covered the -7 spread, and the total went under.
Game 3 was another close one, with the Liberty coming back from a 15-point deficit to win 80-77. Stewart was once again the star, scoring 30 points and grabbing 11 rebounds, while Sabrina Ionescu nailed a game-winning three-pointer in the final seconds. Despite the Lynx’s best efforts, led by Napheesa Collier’s 22 points and nine rebounds, they couldn’t hold off New York’s surge. The game was a push with the Liberty as -3 favorites, and the total went under the 161-point projection.
Game 4 Doesn’t Disappoint
The Minnesota Lynx had 19,521 fans in attendance for last night's WNBA Finals game.
• Largest crowd in franchise history
• 5th largest WNBA Finals crowd ever
• Largest WNBA Finals crowd in 17 yearsThe WNBA has a very bright future 📈pic.twitter.com/z55x5VA1Ab
— Joe Pompliano (@JoePompliano) October 17, 2024
Heading into Game 4, the Liberty were favored by 3.5 points on the road, with the total set at 160.5. The Lynx won the epic clash 82-80. With just two seconds remaining, the Lynx held off the Liberty as Ionescu’s last-second, off-balance three-pointer fell short. The win for the Lynx was behind a balanced effort, with all five starters scoring in double digits. Kayla McBride led with 19 points, while Collier added 14 points, nine rebounds, and four steals, playing a key role in containing Stewart.
WNBA Finals Game 5 Spread
Pure basketball fans watching an epic WNBA Finals series through 4 games !! pic.twitter.com/iIUXdZFHgY
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It all comes down to this. Game 5 of the WNBA Finals is set to take place this Sunday, and if it is anything like the first four games, expect an incredible finale. The Lynx are the underdogs for the fifth straight game in this series, with a spread of +5.5. They are +210 to win it all, while the Liberty are -260 to get their first WNBA championship.
The Liberty have been favored to win the series all along. Every time it seems like the trophy is in their grasp, the Lynx have shown that they are not to be underestimated. The Liberty earned home-court advantage for this Game 5. That may be just enough of an advantage to get them the win.
