Minnesota Lynx vs. New York Liberty prediction: With Breanna Stewart needing one more 20 point game to set WNBA record, experts release projected stats for Sunday’s season finale

The New York Liberty will face off against the Minnesota Lynx in a series-deciding Game 5 of the WNBA Finals at Barclays Center on Sunday, scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. ET. Entering the final contest of the season, Syracuse native and perennial WNBA superstar Breanna Stewart needs just one more 20+ point game to set the all-time WNBA Finals record, which Stewart current shares with former Minnesota Lynx forward Maya Moore at ten 20+ point WNBA Finals games apiece.

Jump to Breanna Stewart stat projections for Sunday, 10/20/24

Ahead of Sunday’s hugely anticipated WNBA finale, the data analysts at Dimers.com have simulated the Liberty-Lynx matchup 10,000 times, then compared the results to current WNBA betting odds to inform the data-driven betting preview below. This preview includes Dimers’ player stat projections, best bets and predicted scoreline for the Indiana Fever vs. Washington Mystics.

Lynx vs. Liberty betting preview

Utilize the interactive widget below to discover the current spread, total, and moneyline betting odds and probabilities for the Lynx-Liberty matchup at Barclays Center.

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

Game details

The key information you need before the Lynx vs. Liberty WNBA game.

• Teams: Minnesota Lynx vs. New York Liberty
• Date: Sunday, October 20, 2024
• Time: 8 p.m. ET
• Location: Barclays Center
• WNBA Playoffs: Latest WNBA Playoffs schedule
• WNBA news: Check the official WNBA website for the latest news alerts

Odds

The latest and best odds for the WNBA matchup between the Lynx and Liberty.

• Moneyline: Lynx +205, Liberty -250
• Total: Over/Under 156.5 (-110/-110)

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. You can enhance these odds by claiming the current welcome bonuses at FanDuel, BetMGM, and DraftKings, or by signing up for Bet365 with the exclusive bonus code “SYRACUSE”.

Expert prediction: Lynx vs. Liberty Game 5

Utilizing cutting-edge data analysis and advanced algorithms, the experts at Dimers have performed 10,000 simulations of Sunday’s Lynx vs. Liberty game.

According to Dimers’ highly regarded predictive analytics model, the Liberty are more likely to beat the Lynx at Barclays Center. This prediction is based on the model giving the Liberty a 69% chance of winning the game.

Furthermore, Dimers predicts that the over/under total of 156.5 points has a 63% chance of going over.

These predictions and probabilities are accurate at the time of publication but are subject to potential changes.

Lynx vs. Liberty Game 5 best bet

Our top pick for Lynx vs. Liberty in Game 5 on Sunday is to bet on Over 156.5 points (-110).

This expert betting advice is formulated through world-class modeling and valuable wagering intelligence, designed to help you make smarter investments.

Score prediction for Lynx vs. Liberty Game 5

Dimers’ predicted final score for the Minnesota vs. New York game on Sunday has the Liberty winning 82-77.

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 player stat projections

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

Breanna Stewart stat projections for 10/20/24

New York Liberty prediction

• Breanna Stewart: 21 PTS, 10 REB, 4 AST, 1 3PT
• Sabrina Ionescu: 20 PTS, 6 REB, 6 AST, 3 3PT
• Jonquel Jones: 15 PTS, 10 REB, 4 AST, 1 3PT
• Betnijah Laney: 9 PTS, 3 REB, 2 AST, 1 3PT
• Leonie Fiebich: 9 PTS, 4 REB, 3 AST, 2 3PT

Minnesota Lynx prediction

• Napheesa Collier: 21 PTS, 9 REB, 4 AST, 1 3PT
• Kayla McBride: 17 PTS, 3 REB, 4 AST, 3 3PT
• Courtney Williams: 12 PTS, 5 REB, 6 AST, 1 3PT
• Bridget Carleton: 10 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST, 2 3PT
• Alanna Smith: 9 PTS, 5 REB, 3 AST, 1 3PT

WNBA Sunday: Lynx vs. Liberty

Get ready for Sunday’s matchup between the Lynx and Liberty in the WNBA at Barclays Center, which is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET. We emphasize that all of the WNBA best bets and WNBA predictions in this article are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of Lynx vs. Liberty matchup, and they are correct at the time of publishing to help you make better decisions when placing bets at online sportsbooks.

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