New York Liberty vs Minnesota Lynx Preview, Prediction and Odds - October 16 | Game 3, 2024 WNBA Finals

Game 3 of the ⁠⁠New York Liberty vs Minnesota Lynx 2024 WNBA Finals is scheduled for Wednesday. The five-game series is tied 1-1 after New York squared the series with a dominating 80-66 win on Sunday.

The Lynx started the series with a 95-93 OT win to take away home-court advantage from the Liberty. Thus, if New York is to win the series, it needs to win at least a game in Minneapolis.

In Game 2, Breanna Stewart led the Liberty with 21 points, eight rebounds and five assists. Betnijah Laney-Hamilton had 20 points, while Sabrina Ionescu had 15. Minnesota, meanwhile, was led by Napheesa Collier’s 16 points and eight rebounds.

⁠⁠New York Liberty vs Minnesota Lynx game details and odds

The ⁠⁠New York Liberty vs Minnesota Lynx game is scheduled for 8 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, Oct. 16, at Target Center. The game will air nationally on ESPN. While it won’t stream live on WNBA League Pass, it will be available on demand after it ends.

Moneyline: Liberty (-165) vs. Lynx (+140)

Spread: Liberty (-3.5) vs. Lynx (+3.5)

Total (O/U): Liberty -110 (o160.5) vs. Lynx -110 (u160.5)

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

⁠⁠New York Liberty vs Minnesota Lynx preview

This is the first time the two teams are facing each other in the playoffs. In the regular season, they have met 57 times, with Minnesota holding a 32-25 record. This season, they met four times, including in the Commissioner’s Cup final. The Lynx won three games out of the four, including the mid-season tourney final.

⁠⁠New York Liberty vs Minnesota Lynx starting lineups

The Liberty didn’t report any injuries for the game. New York coach Sandy Brondello should start:

PG: Sabrina Ionescu SG: Betnijah Laney-Hamilton SF: Leonie Fiebich PF: Breanna Stewart C: Jonquel Jones

The Liberty’s key bench players should be Courtney Vandersloot, Kayla Thornton and Nyara Sabally.

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

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

Minnesota’s bench rotation should include Natisha Hiedeman, Myisha Hines-Allen and Cecilia Zandalasini.

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

⁠⁠New York Liberty vs Minnesota Lynx prediction

After a close Game 1, the Liberty showed their dominance in Game 2. The oddsmakers expect New York to continue its supremacy in Game 3 on the road as well. Sandy Brondello’s squad should cover the spread for a win in a high-scoring game where the team total should exceed the 160.5-point mark.