- Matchup: Minnesota Lynx vs Connecticut Sun
- Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026
- Venue: Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, CT
- Broadcast: WNBA League Pass
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The Connecticut Sun (10-31) are set to welcome the Minnesota Lynx (31-9) at Mohegan Sun Arena this Sunday.
In their previous encounter, the Minnesota Lynx faced off against the Atlanta Dream, suffering a defeat with a final score of 89-81. Minnesota registered a 42.9% shooting percentage (30 of 70) and made 6 of 19 attempts from beyond the arc. The Lynx capitalized on free throw opportunities, converting 15 of 19 attempts for a 78.9% success rate. On the rebounding front, they collected a total of 32 boards, including 6 offensive rebounds. The team dished out 17 assists, forced 18 turnovers, and recorded 14 steals. Defensively, Minnesota allowed the Dream to shoot 46.5% from the floor, giving up 33 of 71 shots. Atlanta achieved 8 assists and 8 steals while pulling down 37 total rebounds (8 offensive, 29 defensive) alongside 3 blocks. Atlanta shot 71.4% from the free-throw line, making 10 out of 14 attempts, and achieved success on 13 of their 36 three-point attempts.
Olivia Miles was a standout performer for the Lynx, tallying 21 points on 7 of 14 shooting. Logging 30 minutes on the court, she also grabbed 5 rebounds but did not record any assists.
The Minnesota Lynx enter this matchup boasting an impressive record of 31-9 this season. The team excels from beyond the arc with a 39.1% success rate on three-pointers (370 of 947) and an 80.9% free throw percentage. They average 91.3 points per game—ranking 2nd in the league—while hitting 48.2% from the field. The Lynx average 12.4 turnovers per game, while committing 18.1 personal fouls. They are also robust on the boards, averaging 34.3 rebounds per game and have accumulated 868 assists this season, placing them 6th in the WNBA for assists. On the defensive side, the Lynx force 14.5 turnovers per game while allowing opponents a shooting percentage of 43.3% (579 of 649). They permit an average of 32.9 rebounds and rank 6th for assists given up to opponents, with a total of 821 assists allowed this season. The Lynx also excel in limiting the opposition to 32.6% from beyond the arc, ranking 3rd in the WNBA for points allowed per game at 83.4.
In their most recent outing, the Connecticut Sun were defeated by the Atlanta Dream with a score of 103-59. The Sun managed to secure 26 defensive boards and 2 offensive rebounds for a total of 28 in that contest. They committed 14 turnovers while making 3 steals. The Dream committed 13 personal fouls, sending the Sun to the free throw line 12 times, of which they converted 10 attempts for an 83.3% success rate. Connecticut struggled with long-range shooting, hitting only 3 of 20 attempts (15.0%). As the final buzzer sounded, the Sun recorded 23 out of 65 shots for a 35.4% shooting percentage. On the other end, they allowed the Dream to sink 39 of 76 shots, amounting to 51.3%. Connecticut hit 30.0% from beyond the perimeter by connecting on 9 out of 30 attempts and finished 16 out of 21 at the free throw line (76.2%). Defensively, Connecticut allowed Atlanta to collect 42 total rebounds (10 offensive).
Olivia Nelson-Ododa performed notably for the Sun, converting 5 of 6 attempts for an 83.3% success rate while grabbing 4 rebounds. She contributed 13 points in just 16 minutes of play and recorded 2 assists in the contest.
The Connecticut Sun currently hold a record of 10-31 for the season. Offensively, they rank 15th in the league with a 42.2% field goal percentage. Connecticut has scored a total of 3,220 points this season, averaging 78.5 points per game, and secures 32.4 rebounds per contest. They assist on 19.0 baskets per game (15th in the WNBA) and commit an average of 13.6 turnovers. The Sun average 22.4 personal fouls per game and convert 70.9% of their free throw attempts. Defensively, Connecticut ranks 9th in points allowed per game at 88.1. They are forcing 13.9 turnovers per game and have permitted a shooting percentage of 46.9% from the floor (12th in the league). Their defense allows 35.8% from three-point range (340 of 951) and the opposing teams convert 78.4% of their free throw attempts. They surrender an average of 20.4 assists and 33.9 rebounds each game, ranking 6th and 10th in those categories in the league.
Who will prevail in today’s WNBA showdown against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Minnesota
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