The WNBA playoffs schedule continues, with the semifinal round starting this Sunday. The Connecticut Sun will face the Minnesota Lynx in a playoff rematch from last season. The Sun emerged victorious last season, but the Lynx are favored to come out on top this time. This WNBA playoffs series preview will look at the Sun vs Lynx odds and determine who the best WNBA bet is.
WNBA Playoff Odds Preview: Sun Underdogs Against Lynx
*All Sun vs Lynx odds are courtesy of FanDuel.com*
Scorching Hot Minnesota
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The Connecticut Sun will face off vs the Minnesota Lynx 🍿 pic.twitter.com/1gYDXEeMMX
— ESPN (@espn) September 26, 2024
The Minnesota Lynx have been one of the hottest teams in the league over the last couple of months. They’ve lost just two games since mid-July and defeated the Phoenix Mercury in the first round with relative ease. The Lynx seems to be surging at the perfect moment. Their victory is largely thanks to Napheesa Collier. Collier has been incredible, setting a WNBA record by averaging 40 points per game in the two-game series. She will be a tough cover for the Sun, who pride themselves on defense. The Lynx are now -205 favorites to win the series.
The Bright Sun
The Sun, advancing to the semifinals for the sixth straight year, comfortably swept the Indiana Fever in the first round. Alyssa Thomas and DeWanna Bonner are the backbone of the Sun and the catalysts for their great season so far. Thomas, known for her versatility, contributed significantly with a triple-double in Game 1 of the first round, while Bonner added scoring punch and defensive energy.
The Sun are currently underdogs in this series with +172 odds to upset the Lynx. The Sun have yet to win their first WNBA championship, while the Lynx have already grabbed four titles. The Sun may have less championship pedigree than the Lynx, but their regular season matchups may indicate this series could be closer than it looks.
The Minnesota Lynx (@minnesotalynx ) were able to advance to the WNBA Semi Final last night in their 101-88 win over the Phoenix Mercury. NaPheesa Collier (@PHEEsespieces ) was absolutely incredible scoring 42 PTS with 5 REB, 4 AST, & 2 BLK on 14/20 FG shooting, 2/3, 3 PT… pic.twitter.com/q2mtX2CGu3
— E.K. Johnson (@CoalitionHoops) September 26, 2024
Sun vs Lynx Matchups
During the regular season, the Sun won two of the three matchups against the Lynx, but all of the games were tightly contested. In their most recent meeting, the Lynx edged out a two-point win, showing that they can compete with Connecticut when they’re clicking offensively.
The Sun held opponents to the lowest points in the paint, and their ability to contest shots in the post could be pivotal against a Lynx team that will look to get Collier going in the paint. On the other hand, Minnesota was the top team in three-point shooting percentage during the regular season, so their ability to knock down perimeter shots will be crucial.
The Sun vs Lynx odds indicate that oddsmakers believe this series could be less competitive than some think. The moneyline of -205 shows the confidence that oddsmakers and bettors have in the Lynx’s strong end to the season. The Sun have proved themselves an elite WNBA team, but their trajectory this season wasn’t as inspiring. They started the season off scorching hot and slowly came down to earth. Now, they face a Lynx team that seems to be clicking at the right time. The Lynx should have an edge in this series, but the Sun certainly has a chance to upset them.
