Minnesota Lynx vs. New York Liberty Game 1 prediction: Breanna Stewart projected for a big double-double (WNBA Finals)

The New York Liberty will lock horns with the Minnesota Lynx in Game 1 of the 2024 WNBA Finals on Thursday. Tipoff is at 8 p.m. ET, with the Liberty looking to get the series started strong as they aim for their first ever title.

The New York Liberty, led by Breanna Stewart, are not satisfied with just reaching the finals. “We haven’t done anything yet,” Stewart said after the team’s gritty semifinal win.

With home-court advantage in Games 1 and 2, Stewart emphasized the team’s readiness: “We’re going to the finals and we’re hosting Game 1 and Game 2. We’re ready to go.”

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With Breanna Stewart projected for 21 points and 10 rebounds, and Sabrina Ionescu expected to add 19 points and 6 assists, the Liberty are well-positioned to start strong in Game 1. Jonquel Jones is also set for a double-double, helping New York, with a 66% chance, secure the series opener against the Lynx.

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Lynx vs. Liberty Game 1

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This Game 1 prediction and best bet for Thursday’s WNBA matchup between the Lynx and Liberty is from Dimers.com, a leader in sports betting predictions.

Check out all the important details on tonight’s game, as well as the best odds sourced from the top sportsbooks in the country.

WNBA Finals: Game 1 details

Key information on the Lynx vs. Liberty matchup, including where the game is and what time it tips off.

Odds

Odds for the key markets in the Lynx-Liberty WNBA matchup.

• Moneyline: Lynx +210, Liberty -238
• Total: Over/Under 159.5 (-110/-108)

The odds and lines presented in this article are the best available from selected sports betting site at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Expert prediction: Lynx vs. Liberty Game 1

Utilizing advanced data analysis and advanced algorithms, the experts at Dimers have executed 10,000 simulations of Thursday’s Lynx vs. Liberty matchup.

According to Dimers’ independent predictive analytics model, the Liberty are more likely to beat the Lynx in Game 1. This prediction is based on the model giving the Liberty a 66% chance of winning the game.

Furthermore, Dimers predicts that the over/under total of 159.5 points has a 60% chance of going over.

As always, these predictions and probabilities are accurate at the time of publication but are subject to potential changes.

Lynx vs. Liberty Game 1 best bet

Our top pick for Lynx vs. Liberty in Game 1 on Thursday is to bet on Over 159.5 points (-110).

This expert betting advice is formulated through world-class simulations and valuable betting intelligence, designed to deliver you the best possible plays.

Score prediction for Lynx vs. Liberty Game 1

Dimers’ predicted final score for the Minnesota vs. New York game on Thursday has the Liberty winning 83-79.

This expert prediction is based on each team’s average score following 10,000 game simulations, offering a glimpse into the potential outcome.

Lynx vs. Liberty prop picks

To further analyze the potential impact of individual players, here is a breakdown of the projected box scores for both teams:

Minnesota Lynx prediction

• Napheesa Collier: 23 PTS, 10 REB, 4 AST, 1 3PT
• Kayla McBride: 16 PTS, 3 REB, 3 AST, 3 3PT
• Bridget Carleton: 11 PTS, 4 REB, 3 AST, 2 3PT
• Courtney Williams: 10 PTS, 5 REB, 5 AST, 1 3PT
• Alanna Smith: 8 PTS, 5 REB, 3 AST, 1 3PT

New York Liberty prediction

• Breanna Stewart: 21 PTS, 10 REB, 4 AST, 1 3PT
• Sabrina Ionescu: 19 PTS, 5 REB, 6 AST, 3 3PT
• Jonquel Jones: 15 PTS, 11 REB, 4 AST, 1 3PT
• Betnijah Laney: 12 PTS, 4 REB, 3 AST, 2 3PT
• Leonie Fiebich: 6 PTS, 3 REB, 2 AST, 1 3PT

WNBA Thursday: Lynx vs. Liberty

Get ready for Thursday’s action between the Lynx and Liberty in the WNBA, which is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET. We emphasize that all of the WNBA best bets and WNBA predictions in this preview are derived from 10,000 data-driven simulations of Lynx vs. Liberty Game 1, and they are accurate at the time of publishing. They aim to help you make more informed choices when placing bets at online sportsbooks.

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