Minnesota Lynx vs. Dallas Wings Preview and Prediction for June 27 | 2024 WNBA Regular Season

Minnesota Lynx will square off against Dallas Wings on Thursday. (Credit: Minnesota Lynx, Dallas Wings/Twitter)
Minnesota Lynx will square off against Dallas Wings on Thursday. (Credit: Minnesota Lynx, Dallas Wings/Twitter)

In-form Minnesota Lynx square off against a struggling Dallas Wings team on Thursday. The Lynx vs Wings contest is one of four WNBA games to be played on the day.

Minnesota will enter the game against Dallas on the back of a Commissioner's Cup triumph. Cheryl Reeve's team has been one of the most dominant ones in the WNBA this season. The Lynx are the best team in the Western Conference with a 13-3 record after 16 games.

The Commissioner's Cup champions are tied with the Connecticut Sun for the second-best record in the league. Minnesota is on a seven-game winning streak and has won 10 of its last 11 games.

On the contrary, Dallas Wings' season has been marred with injuries. Latricia Trammell's team has struggled to win matches since the start of the season.

Dallas has the worst record in the league. The Western Conference franchise has won just three of its 16 games this season and is winless in 11 outings.


Minnesota Lynx vs. Dallas Wings game details and odds

The Minnesota Lynx vs Dallas Wings WNBA game is scheduled for tip-off at 1 p.m. ET (10 a.m. PT) on Thursday at the College Park Center in Arlington, Texas.

The game will broadcast live on Bally Sports SW and Bally Sports North. Fans can also stream the game live on the WNBA League Pass.

Moneyline: Minnesota Lynx (-395) vs. Dallas Wings (+310)

Spread: Minnesota Lynx (-8) vs. Dallas Wings (+8)

Total (O/U): Minnesota Lynx (o162.5-110) vs. Dallas Wings (u162.5-110)

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


Minnesota Lynx vs. Dallas Wings preview

It will be the third matchup between Minnesota and Dallas this season. Minnesota won the both the prior meetings against Dallas. On June 17, the Lynx registered a 90-78 win. On June 7, Minnesota won 87-76. Both previous encounters were played in Minneapolis.

Minnesota have dominated Dallas in the WNBA. The two teams have squared off 72 times in the regular season, with the Lynx winning 53 and losing 19.


Minnesota Lynx vs. Dallas Wings injury reports and starting lineups

For Minnesota, guard Diamond Miller is listed as a game-time decision, as she's battling a knee injury.

The Lynx's starting lineup will likely be: PG: Courtney Williams SG: Kayla McBride SF: Bridget Carleton PF: Napheesa Collier C: Allana Smith

For Dallas Wings, Jaelyn Brown (illness), Satou Sabally (shoulder) and Maddy Siegrist (finger) have been ruled out.

The Wings' starting lineup will likely be: PG: Sevgi Uzun SG: Arike Ogunbowale SF: Natasha Howard PF: Jacy Sheldon C: Teaira McCowan

Editor's note: These are predicted starting lineups, which could change depending on the availability of players uncertain to play.


Minnesota Lynx vs. Dallas Wings prediction

The Minnesota Lynx are firing on all cylinders while the Dallas Wings have struggled to win games. Expect the Lynx to overpower the Wings, especially with the momentum on their side.

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