- Matchup: Minnesota Lynx vs Toronto Tempo
- Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026
- Venue: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON
- Broadcasting: WNBA League Pass
- Point Spread: Minnesota favored by (-11.5)
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The Toronto Tempo (10-17) welcome the Minnesota Lynx (23-6) at Scotiabank Arena this Thursday. Toronto enters this contest as 11.5-point underdogs, while the over/under total has been established at 185.5.
In their previous encounter, the Minnesota Lynx secured a victory against the Toronto Tempo with a scoreline of 100-93. Minnesota showcased a shooting efficiency of 51.4% from the field (37 of 72) and were solid from beyond the arc, making 14 out of 25 three-point attempts. From the free throw line, the Lynx converted 12 of 16 opportunities, translating to a percentage of 75.0%. On the boards, they gathered a total of 31 rebounds, including 7 offensive boards. The Lynx also dished out 26 assists and forced 15 turnovers, alongside 8 steals. Defensively, Minnesota allowed Toronto a shooting percentage of 45.2% (33 of 73). The Tempo recorded 10 assists and 7 steals while grabbing 36 rebounds (10 offensive and 26 defensive), and blocked 4 shots. Toronto completed 82.4% of their free throws, successfully hitting 14 of 17 attempts and netted 13 of 35 attempts from long range.
Olivia Miles was a standout player in this matchup, scoring 24 points on 9 of 17 shooting. She played 32 minutes, secured 6 rebounds, and contributed 8 assists, finishing the game with a 52.9% shooting percentage.
This season, the Minnesota Lynx hold an impressive record of 23-6. They average 91.8 points per game, ranking 2nd in the WNBA, while shooting 48.1% from the field. The Lynx also excel from three-point range at 38.6% (253 of 655) and boast an 80.9% free throw shooting average. Teamwise, they average 35.3 rebounds per game and lead the league with 628 assists this season. Despite averaging 12.8 turnovers and 18.7 personal fouls per game, their defense remains imperative, forcing 14.7 turnovers while allowing an opponent field goal percentage of 42.2% (426 of 499) and grabbing an average of 32.9 boards, ranking them 10th in assists allowed with a total of 583. The Lynx concede only 83.2 points per game, placing them 3rd in the league for points allowed.
In their last matchup, the Toronto Tempo faced a loss to the Lynx, falling 100-93. They managed to collect 26 defensive and 10 offensive rebounds for a total of 36. Toronto turned the ball over 15 times while securing 7 steals. The Lynx committed 20 fouls, granting Toronto 17 free throw attempts, of which they converted 14 (82.4%). Toronto’s shooting details showed they made 13 of 35 three-point attempts (37.1%) and shot 45.2% from the field (33 of 73). They allowed the Lynx to shoot 51.4%, with Minnesota hitting 37 out of 72 attempts from the field.
Marina Mabrey was pivotal for the Tempo in this contest, hitting 7 of 17 shots for a field goal percentage of 41.2%, while also grabbing 8 rebounds and accumulating 25 points in her 32 minutes of play, along with 6 assists.
The Tempo currently have a 10-17 record this season. Averaging 22.0 fouls per game, they maintain an 83.3% free throw shooting percentage. Toronto averages 20.0 assists (10th in the WNBA) and commits 13.6 turnovers per game. With a total of 2,394 points this season (averaging 88.7 per game), the Tempo pull down 31.3 rebounds per game and shoot 44.8% from the field, ranking them 7th in the league. Defensively, Toronto is 14th in points allowed (93.2) and forces 12.6 turnovers while giving up a field goal percentage of 47.2% (13th in the league). Opponents shoot 33.2% from beyond the arc (239 of 720) and make 78.7% of their free throws. On average, they surrender 21.7 assists and 34.9 rebounds, ranking 13th and 12th respectively.
Curious about who will cover the spread in tonight’s WNBA clash?
Prediction: Back Minnesota (-11.5)
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