Lynx vs Liberty Picks and Prediction – 10/21/2024

The Minnesota Lynx will visit the New York Liberty on Sunday in the fifth and deciding game of the WNBA Finals. The series was tied 2-2 by Minnesota on Friday night when the Lynx defeated the Liberty 82-80. Bridget Carleton drew a foul with only two seconds remaining and scored both free throws to put the Lynx ahead for good. New York had previously missed three shots on one possession. Keep up to date with the WNBA with our expert WNBA picks.

During the postseason, Napheesa Colliers is Minnesota's leading scorer and rebounder, with averages of 24.1 points and 9.1 rebounds per game. Kayla McBride is second in scoring, with an average of 14.8 points, and Courtney Williams is the leader in assists, with an average of 6.1 per game. Minnesota has three players averaging double figures in scoring, and the Lynx are scoring an average of 84.2 points per game.

The New York Liberty will return home for the fifth and deciding game of the WNBA Finals looking for their first-ever WNBA title. New York split its first two games at home in this series losing Game 1 and bouncing back for a victory Game 2. Jonquel Jones was the leading scorer for New York on Friday with 21 points. The Liberty shot only 43.7% and committed 16 costly turnovers. 

During the postseason, New York's leading scorer is Breanna Stewart, who averages 20.0 points per game, and Sabrina Ionescu is second, with an average of 18.1 points per game. Stewart is the leading rebounder, with an average of 8.7 points per game, and Ionescu is the leader in assists, with an average of 5.0 points per game. New York has four players averaging double figures in scoring, and as a team, the Liberty is averaging 84.3 points per game.

The Minnesota Lynx will win the WNBA Finals on Sunday with a victory in New York versus the Liberty. Minnesota has covered the number in five of its last seven played on the road. New York is just 2-3-2 ATS over its last seven and 3-9 ATS in the last 12 at home. Napheesa Collier, Kayla McBride, and Courtney Williams will be the three catalysts on Sunday as Minnesota will win for the second time in New York in the series after opening the series with the victory in Game 1. Final Score Prediction, Minnesota Lynx win and cover ATS 84-79.