Venue: Michelob ULTRA Arena — Las Vegas, Nevada
Tip-Off: 6:00 PM PT / 9:00 PM ET
Broadcast: ESPN2 / WNBA League Pass
This is the marquee matchup of the night — two championship contenders, two elite defenses, and two MVP‑caliber stars. Minnesota enters with the league’s best record, while Las Vegas is finally healthy and playing its best basketball of the season. Expect playoff‑level intensity.
Injury Report
Minnesota Lynx
- PG Courtney Williams — Probable (ankle soreness)
- C Dorka Juhász — Day-to-day (knee contusion)
- SG Kayla McBride — Healthy
- F Napheesa Collier — Healthy
Las Vegas Aces
- PG Chelsea Gray — Probable (foot soreness)
- F Alysha Clark — Day-to-day (hip tightness)
- C Kiah Stokes — OUT (wrist)
- F A’ja Wilson — Healthy
Both teams are mostly intact, but the Aces’ lack of frontcourt depth without Stokes could matter against Minnesota’s size.
Team Records & Recent Form
Minnesota Lynx (10–2)
- Last 5: 4–1
- Trend: Best defense in the league; offense efficient and balanced.
- Key Stat: Lynx allowing just 76.3 PPG, #1 in WNBA.
- Identity: Half‑court execution, elite spacing, Collier as the engine.
Las Vegas Aces (9–3)
- Last 5: 4–1
- Trend: Offense surging; defense improving with Gray back.
- Key Stat: Aces scoring 89.1 PPG, #1 in WNBA.
- Identity: Fast pace, heavy pick‑and‑roll, Wilson as unstoppable centerpiece.
This is a classic clash of styles: Minnesota’s defense vs. Vegas’ offense.
Key Player Matchups
Napheesa Collier (MIN) vs A’ja Wilson (LV)
The premier matchup in the league right now.
- Collier: 22.1 PPG, 9.8 RPG, elite two‑way anchor
- Wilson: 25.4 PPG, 11.2 RPG, MVP frontrunner
Both will play 35+ minutes. Whoever wins this matchup likely wins the game.
Kayla McBride (MIN) vs Jackie Young (LV)
- McBride shooting 41% from three
- Young averaging 20+ PPG with elite efficiency
Young’s ability to attack downhill is a major challenge for Minnesota.
Courtney Williams (MIN) vs Chelsea Gray (LV)
- Williams: mid‑range creator, tempo controller
- Gray: one of the best closers in basketball
If Gray is fully healthy, Vegas gains a major late‑game edge.
Series History
- Last 10 meetings: Aces lead 7–3
- In Las Vegas: Aces lead 5–1
- 2025 Season: Aces won 2 of 3
Minnesota has struggled historically in Vegas, but this is their best roster in years.
Betting Trends
Minnesota Lynx
- 8–4 ATS this season
- Under is 7–5
- Lynx 4–1 ATS on the road
- Minnesota 3–1 ATS vs winning teams
Las Vegas Aces
- 6–6 ATS
- Over is 8–4
- Aces 5–1 at home
- Vegas 7–3 in last 10 vs Minnesota
Matchup Trends
- Over is 5–2 in last 7 meetings
- Aces have scored 85+ points in 6 of last 7 vs Minnesota
GAME ODDS
Minnesota Lynx 175.5
Las Vegas Aces – 2
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, June 12, 2026
