Minnesota Lynx vs Los Angeles Sparks Picks and Prediction for Wednesday June 17 2026
Use Code SSWC The Minnesota Lynx and Los Angeles Sparks meet on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. Tipoff is scheduled for 10:00 PM ET, and the game will be available on WNBA League Pass. Minnesota enters the matchup with an impressive 11-3 overall record and a 5-1 mark on the road, while Los Angeles comes in at 7-7 overall and 2-5 at home. The Lynx are listed as 3.5-point favorites, and the total is set at 177.5 points. The moneyline stands at -170 for Minnesota and +142 for Los Angeles. Be sure to check out our free WNBA picks for more analysis and predictions.
Minnesota Looking to Continue a Strong Season
The Lynx have been one of the league's most consistent teams this season, compiling an 11-3 record through their first 14 games. Minnesota has won four of its last five contests, recently winning over Portland, Dallas, Seattle, and Golden State while recently losing to Las Vegas. The Lynx are coming off a dominant 107-74 victory against Portland and have scored at least 87 points in each of their last five games.
Minnesota has produced outstanding numbers on both ends of the floor. The Lynx are averaging 92.6 points per game while shooting an impressive 50% from the field. They also average 37.6 rebounds and 22.1 assists per contest. Defensively, Minnesota has allowed only 79.4 points per game while contributing 4.8 blocks and 9.0 steals.
The biggest strength for Minnesota is its overall balance. The Lynx lead Los Angeles in scoring, rebounding, assists, blocks, steals, field goal percentage, and points allowed. Those statistical advantages have helped make Minnesota one of the strongest teams in the league so far this season.
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Sparks Seeking Another Quality Home Result
Los Angeles enters Wednesday's game with a 7-7 record and has played competitive basketball throughout much of the season. The Sparks have won three of their last five games, recently defeating Phoenix, Seattle, and Portland while recently losing to Golden State and Dallas. Their most recent game resulted in a 78-58 loss to Golden State after a productive stretch of victories.
The Sparks are averaging 88.1 points per game while shooting 46% from the field. Los Angeles has also posted 31.6 rebounds and 19.7 assists per contest. Defensively, the Sparks have allowed 90.4 points per game while recording 3.4 blocks and 7.6 steals.
One area that stands out for Los Angeles is its offense. The Sparks are averaging more than 88 points per game and have shown the ability to score in bunches during recent wins. However, allowing more than 90 points per contest has created challenges, especially against teams that can consistently generate offense.
Minnesota Lynx vs Los Angeles Sparks Picks and Prediction
Minnesota Lynx vs Los Angeles Sparks Pick
- Pick: Minnesota Lynx -3.5
Minnesota enters this game with the stronger overall record and statistical profile. The Lynx have won four of their last five games and own advantages across nearly every major team category, including scoring, shooting percentage, rebounding, assists, and defense. Even though the matchup predictor is nearly even, Minnesota's season-long performance gives the Lynx the edge.
Minnesota Lynx vs Los Angeles Sparks Total Pick
- Pick: Over 177.5
I like the over in this matchup. Minnesota averages 92.6 points per game, while Los Angeles averages 88.1. Both teams have been involved in several high-scoring contests recently, and the Sparks are allowing 90.4 points per game. With two offenses capable of putting up points, this total looks attainable.
Final Score Prediction: Minnesota Lynx 94 – Los Angeles Sparks 86
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