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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Minnesota Lynx vs Chicago Sky predictions for WNBA Saturday.
The Chicago Sky will face the Minnesota Lynx in WNBA action at Wintrust Arena on Saturday, starting at 1:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven WNBA model projects the Sky as the most likely winner of the Lynx vs. Sky game.
The Sky, who have star players such as Skylar Diggins-Smith, Kamilla Cardoso and Natasha Cloud, are set to take on the Lynx, featuring Kayla McBride, Courtney Williams and Olivia Miles.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks.
Lynx vs. Sky prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Saturday's WNBA game between the Lynx and Sky, forming part of our WNBA predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Sky a 55% chance of defeating the Lynx.
According to our model, the Sky (+1.5) have a 60% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 168.5 points has a 58% chance of staying under.
Lynx vs. Sky odds
We have sourced the best WNBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Lynx | Sky |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -1.5 (-110) | +1.5 (-108) |
| Moneyline | -125 | +106 |
| Total | o168.5 (-110) | u168.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Lynx vs. Sky picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Sky +1.5 | -108 |
| Moneyline | Sky | +106 |
| Total | Under 168.5 | -110 |
According to our WNBA best bets, the top play to make on this game is Sky +1.5 at the spread.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Lynx vs. Sky player props
Looking for Lynx vs. Sky WNBA player props? We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Wintrust Arena.
Kayla McBride is expected to lead the Lynx with 17 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists, while Skylar Diggins-Smith is projected to have 15 points, 3 rebounds and 6 assists for the Sky.
Check out our WNBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and today's WNBA first basket picks.
Lynx prediction
Our model's projected player stats for the Lynx are:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kayla McBride | 17 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 31 |
| C. Williams | 16 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 38 |
| Olivia Miles | 15 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 33 |
| Natasha Howard | 14 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 34 |
| Nia Coffey | 8 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 25 |
Sky prediction
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Sky:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Diggins-Smith | 15 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 33 |
| Kamilla Cardoso | 12 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 28 |
| Natasha Cloud | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 29 |
| Gabriela Jaquez | 10 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 21 |
| Azura Stevens | 9 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 25 |
Lynx vs. Sky game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's action between the Sky and Lynx at Wintrust Arena is scheduled to start at 1:00 PM ET.
- Who: Minnesota Lynx vs. Chicago Sky
- Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026
- Time: 1:00 PM ET/10:00AM PT
- Venue: Wintrust Arena
Conclusion
We predict the Sky, with a 55% win probability, will likely beat the Lynx in Saturday's WNBA matchup.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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