Matchup Snapshot
Team | Record | Conference Rank | Last 5 Games | Head-to-Head (2025) |
Connecticut Sun | 2–14 | 6th (East) | 0–5 | 0–1 |
Minnesota Lynx | 13–2 | 1st (West) | 4–1 | 1–0 |
This is the second meeting of the season between these two teams. Minnesota won the first matchup 76–70 on May 23.
Key Storylines
Sun’s Struggles: Connecticut is riding an eight-game losing streak and has the league’s worst record. They’ve allowed an average of 88.4 points per game over their last 10 outings.
Lynx’s Dominance: Minnesota is undefeated at home (7–0) and leads the WNBA in field goal percentage (46.5%).
Offensive Disparity: The Lynx average 84.2 PPG, while the Sun manage just 71.6 PPG, the lowest in the league.
Players to Watch
Minnesota Lynx
Napheesa Collier: Averaging 16.0 PPG over her last 10 games; the team’s emotional and statistical leader.
Courtney Williams: 13.0 PPG, 5.9 APG, 1.5 SPG — a steady two-way presence.
Alanna Smith: Anchors the paint with rebounding and rim protection.
Connecticut Sun
Tina Charles: 14.7 PPG over her last 10 games; still a reliable scoring option.
Saniya Rivers: 6.8 PPG, 3.1 APG, 1.6 SPG — a bright spot in a rebuilding season.
Injury Note: Marina Mabrey is out with a knee injury.
Team Stats Comparison
Category | Lynx | Sun |
Points Per Game | 84.2 | 71.6 |
Opponent PPG | 74.9 | 88.4 |
FG% | 46.5% | 38.7% |
3PT Made/Game | 9.3 | 6.1 |
Assists Per Game | 23.5 | 16.4 |
Minnesota holds a clear edge in every major statistical category, especially shooting efficiency and ball movement.
GAME ODDS
Connecticut Sun 158.5
Minnesota Lynx – 13.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, June 28, 2025