Connecticut Sun vs Minnesota Lynx Preview, Prediction and Odds - October 8 | Game 5, 2024 WNBA Playoffs

The ⁠⁠Connecticut Sun vs Minnesota Lynx matchup is the only WNBA playoff game scheduled for Tuesday. The winner will face the New York Liberty in the finals.

The Sun-Lynx series is tied 2-2 heading into the final game. After losing the first game, Minnesota won two straight to take a 2-1 lead. However, Connecticut won a crucial Game 4 at home to extend the series. Tyasha Harris had 20 points for the Sun, while Alyssa Thomas, DeWanna Bonner and Dijonai Carrington had 18, 18 and 15 points, respectively.

The Lynx were led by Napheesa Collier’s 29 points and 13 rebounds but they lost the game 92-82.

⁠⁠Connecticut Sun vs Minnesota Lynx game details and odds

The ⁠⁠Connecticut Sun vs Minnesota Lynx game is scheduled for 8 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, Oct. 8, at Target Center. The matchup will be broadcast nationally on ESPN2. While it won’t stream live on WNBA League Pass, the game will be made available on demand after it ends.

Moneyline: Sun (+166) vs. Lynx (-193)

Spread: Sun (+5) vs. Lynx (-5)

Total (O/U): Sun -110 (o151.5) vs. Lynx -110 (u151.5)

Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

⁠⁠Connecticut Sun vs Minnesota Lynx preview

The two teams have faced off seven times in the playoffs. Connecticut leads 4-3. It also leads the regular-season series 32-27.

The ongoing series has been highly competitive, as no game has been a blowout. Connecticut took the first game 73-70. Minnesota came back strong to win the next two, 77-70 and 90-81. Facing elimination, the Sun were able to get a 92-82 win on Sunday.

⁠⁠Connecticut Sun vs Minnesota Lynx starting lineups

The Sun will be without Tiffany Mitchell who continues to be out with an illness. Connecticut coach Stephanie White should start:

PG: Tyasha Harris SG: Dijonai Carrington SF: DeWanna Bonner PF: Alyssa Thomas C: Brionna Jones

The Sun’s key players off the bench should be Marina Mabrey, Olivia Nelson-Ododa and Veronica Burton.

The Lynx have a healthy roster, and coach Cheryl Reeve should start:

PG: Courtney Williams SG: Kayla McBride SF: Bridget Carleton PF: Napheesa Collier C: Alanna Smith

Minnesota’s key bench rotation should consist of Natisha Hiedeman, Dorka Juhasz, Cecilia Zandalasini and Myisha Hines-Allen.

Editor’s note: These are predicted starting lineups. They could change based on the availability of players who are uncertain to play.

⁠⁠Connecticut Sun vs Minnesota Lynx prediction

The oddsmakers favor the Lynx in a do-or-die Game 5 at home. Minnesota hasn’t lost two straight games since mid-July, and that is unlikely to change Tuesday. With home-crowd advantage, expect the Lynx to cover the spread. This should be a high-scoring game, with the team total going past 151.5 points.