2024 WNBA Finals: Lynx vs. Liberty Game 1 Picks & Prediction
Paul Connor
Host · Writer
Game 1 of the 2024 WNBA Finals tips off tonight as the New York Liberty (32-8) host the Minnesota Lynx (30-10).
New York and Minnesota were the top two teams during the regular season, making this a fitting matchup for what has been an exciting campaign.
Here is everything you need to know, along with our top picks and prediction!
Note: All odds and props courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook.
Betting & Game Information
- Spread: Liberty (-6) | Moneyline: Lynx (+225), Liberty (-290) | Total: 159.5
- Date & Time: Thursday, Oct. 10 at 8:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York
- Where to Watch: ESPN (TV), Fubo (Live Stream)
Best Bet: Lynx +6 (-108)
- Minnesota won three of four meetings versus the Liberty during the regular season (including the Commissioner’s Cup), three of which were on the road.
- New York is 19-22-1 ATS as a favorite this season and 7-17-1 ATS at home.
- The Lynx are 12-4 ATS as an underdog this season and 16-7 ATS on the road.
Prop Bet: Napheesa Collier OVER 9.5 Rebounds (-114)
- Collier has recorded double-digit rebounds in four straight games, averaging 11.8 RPG over that stretch.
- She has pulled down at least ten rebounds in three of four meetings versus the Liberty.
Prediction
As dominant as the Liberty have been this season, they have had their struggles against Minnesota. In fact, the Lynx are the only team to beat New York multiple times. The underlying metrics show these teams are evenly matched and it wouldn’t surprise me to see this series go the distance. As for tonight’s result, I’m backing the Lynx to pull off the Game 1 upset in what should be a thrilling contest.
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