Sun vs Lynx Picks and Prediction – 5/23/2025

The Connecticut Sun look for their first win of the season on Friday when visiting the Minnesota Lynx. Connecticut is 0-2 and 12th in the WNBA. The Sun opened the regular season with a 90-85 loss to the Washington Mystics and followed that with an 87-62 loss to the Las Vegas Aces. Tina Charles was the leading scorer for Connecticut in Tuesday’s loss with 20 points. Keep up to date with the WNBA with our expert WNBA picks.

Tina Charles leads Connecticut in scoring and rebounding, averaging 21.5 points and 7.5 rebounds per game. Lindsay Allen is the leader in assists, averaging 4.5 per game. Connecticut has three players who average double figures in scoring. The Sun scores an average of 73.5 points per game, shooting 39.2% overall and 19.4% from 3-point territory.

The Minnesota Lynx look for their fourth consecutive win on Friday when hosting the Connecticut Sun. Minnesota is 3-0 and first in the WNBA, a half-game ahead of the Phoenix Mercury. Minnesota defeated the Dallas Wings 85-81 on Wednesday night with Napheesa Collier scoring 28 points and grabbing eight rebounds to help lead the Lynx to the win. 

Napheesa Collier leads Minnesota in scoring, averaging 28.3 points per game. Courtney Williams is second in scoring and the leader in assists, averaging 17.0 points and 8.7 assists per game. Jessica Shepard is the leading rebounder, averaging 9.3 rebounds per game. Minnesota scores an average of 91.0 points per game, shooting 49.5% overall and 37.1% from three-point territory.

The Minnesota Lynx will pick up a victory and cover Friday when hosting the struggling Connecticut Sun. Minnesota has covered the number in four of its last five, and the Lynx have covered the number in four of the last six head-to-head versus Connecticut. Connecticut has failed to cover the number in five of its last six and is 0-2 straight up and against the spread through two games this season. Final Score Prediction: Minnesota Lynx wins and covers ATS 87-69.