Matchup: New York Liberty vs Minnesota Lynx
Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
Venue: Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
Broadcast: WNBA League Pass
The Minnesota Lynx (27-5) are set to host the New York Liberty (21-12) at the Target Center this Saturday.
In their last outing, the New York Liberty faced off against the Las Vegas Aces, narrowly losing 83-77. The Liberty registered a field goal percentage of 43.8% (28 of 64) and converted 7 of 25 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, New York excelled with a successful rate of 87.5%, hitting 14 of 16 shots. On the boards, they finished with a total of 30 rebounds, 6 of which were offensive. The team also dished out 18 assists, forced 10 turnovers, and made 5 steals. On the defensive end, New York held Las Vegas to a shooting percentage of 38.5% (25 of 65). The Aces contributed 14 assists and 7 steals, while securing 39 rebounds (14 offensive, 25 defensive) and recording 7 blocks. Las Vegas’ free-throw accuracy was impressive at 82.1%, knocking down 23 of 28 opportunities and making 10 of 29 three-point shots.
Emma Meesseman emerged as a standout player for the Liberty, scoring 24 points on 8 of 15 shooting in 32 minutes. She also secured 10 rebounds and recorded 3 assists.
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The Liberty come into this matchup with a season record of 21-12. They average 13.1 turnovers per game, while committing around 16.5 personal fouls. As a unit, New York is accumulating 34.0 rebounds per game and has achieved 726 assists this season, ranking them 2nd in the WNBA for assists. Their three-point shooting stands at 35.5% (321 of 905), complemented by an 84.2% free-throw shooting rate. Averaging 86.7 points per game (2nd in the league), the Liberty convert 45.6% of their field goals. Defensively, they force 13.4 turnovers and accumulate 17.3 personal fouls per game. Opponents are shooting 42.0% against them (443 of 572), and they allow 36.4 rebounds per game, ranking 8th in assists allowed with 668. Their opponents are hitting 31.6% of three-point attempts, while the Liberty rank 7th in points allowed per game at 81.5.
In their last contest, the Minnesota Lynx triumphed over the New York Liberty with a score of 83-71. The Lynx dominated the boards with 23 defensive rebounds and 9 offensive ones, totaling 32. They recorded 10 turnovers, while making 11 steals. The Liberty committed 8 fouls, allowing the Lynx to go to the free-throw line 8 times, converting 5 for a rate of 62.5%. From beyond the arc, Minnesota succeeded on 10 of 21 attempts (47.6%). The Lynx finished with an overall shooting percentage of 48.6% (34 of 70), while the Liberty shot 42.4% (28 of 66) from the floor. Minnesota allowed New York to grab a total of 33 rebounds (9 offensive).
Kayla McBride proved to be a crucial player for the Lynx, going 6 of 12 from the field for a 50.0% success rate, alongside 1 rebound. She tallied 18 points and contributed 2 assists in her 34 minutes on the floor.
The Minnesota Lynx currently boast a remarkable 27-5 record this season. They have scored a total of 2,783 points, averaging 87.0 points per game. With 34.2 rebounds per game, they commit 16.4 fouls on average while shooting an impressive 77.4% from the free-throw line. The Lynx lead the league in field goal percentage at 47.1% and assists per game at 23.9, while averaging 12.2 turnovers. Their defense excels, ranked first in points allowed per game, yielding only 75.6 points. They force opponents into 14.5 turnovers each game and hold teams to a shooting percentage of 41.9% (2nd in the league). The Lynx’s defense allows 31.6% shooting from beyond the arc and gives up 18.6 assists and 33.5 rebounds per game, ranking first and fifth, respectively.
Which team will triumph in tonight’s WNBA matchup against the spread?
Guy Bruhn’s Prediction: Select Minnesota
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