Sun vs. Lynx 2023 WNBA Playoffs Game 3 Odds and Preview

By Jeff Stinger • September 19, 2023

The Connecticut Sun drew first blood against the Minnesota Lynx in the opening game of their 2023 WNBA Playoffs meeting. Minnesota rebounded with a seven-point victory to stretch the best-of-3 series to a third clash. The WNBA 2023 Playoffs are off to a great start with intense matchups for basketball fans and bettors. With this series headed down to the wire, we share essential team information, stats, and more.

Connecticut Sun vs. Minnesota Lynx 2023 WNBA Playoffs Match Information

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— Connecticut Sun (@ConnecticutSun) September 17, 2023

When: Wednesday, September 20, 2023, 8:00 PM ET
Where: Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
Live Stream: ESPN
WNBA Betting Odds: TBA

Why Bet on the Connecticut Sun?

We’ve seen this squad produce staggering results in the opening game. But, the Game 3 visitors have to do better this time around.

Alyssa Thomas was Connecticut’s lifeline in Game 2. Although her efforts failed to close the deficit, the center topped the lineup with 26 points, eight rebounds, and six assists in 40 minutes on the floor. DeWanna Bonner was right behind her with 24 points, five rebounds, and two assists. Meanwhile, Rebecca Allen was the third and final double-digit scorer with ten points, nine rebounds, and two assists in 34 minutes.

Connecticut averages 82.7 points in 40 games played. They hold the second-best field goal percentage in the league at 44.5% while maintaining a 36.0% three-point percentage. The Sun is decent from the line at 85.7% free-throw shooting, which they can use to gain an advantage over the Lynx who only hit 70.0% of their free throws. As for rebounding, the visitors average 8.1 offensive and 25.6 defensive boards per game. They also logged 8.1 steals and 3.8 blocks per game this season.

Why Bet on Minnesota Lynx?

The Minnesota Lynx quickly recovered from a miserable Game 1 defeat. It was a closer game than expected, but the Lynx held onto the lead until the final quarter to finish with the 82-75 victory.

The duo of Napheesa Collier and Kayla McBride are expected to perform for the Lynx on Wednesday night. The pair were the only two players to record double figures in their most recent game. McBride topped the scoreboard with 28 points, eight rebounds, and two assists. Meanwhile, Collier had 26, a team-high 13 rebounds, and two assists.

Minnesota averages 80.2 points in 40 games played this season. The squad averages 43.5% from the field and 32.5% from deep. These figures lead the 2023 WNBA stats and should stand strong against their opponents in this all-or-nothing clash. As for their rebounding, the team averages 8.0 offensive and 26.3 defensive boards, while logging 2.6 blocks and 6.4 assists per game.

Sun vs. Lynx Betting Trends

Connecticut is 4-1 in its last five games versus Minnesota.
The totals went under in two of Connecticut’s last three meetings with Minnesota.
The hosts are 3-3 against the spread in their last six games against the Lynx.
Minnesota is 3-7 in its last ten playoff games.
The totals went under in four of Minnesota’s last five playoff games.
Minnesota is 1-4 against the spread in its last five playoff contests.

Sun vs. Lynx Expert Betting Prediction

Minnesota has momentum and home advantage after tying the series in Game 2. However, the opening game was so lopsided that a Connecticut victory remains a favorite on paper. We have to see more from the hosts for this to end with a tight scoreline. Covering the spread should be doable for Minnesota, but if they let Connecticut control the tempo, this could be out of reach early on. Nonetheless, with one game apiece, we look forward to another close contest between the competitors.

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