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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get Minnesota Lynx vs New York Liberty predictions for WNBA Friday.
The New York Liberty will face the Minnesota Lynx, in what is expected to be a tight WNBA game, at Barclays Center on Friday, beginning at 7:30 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven WNBA model gives the Liberty a slight edge with a 52.1% win probability over the Lynx.
The Liberty, powered by Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu and Jonquel Jones, are set to take on the Lynx, featuring Natasha Howard, Kayla McBride and Olivia Miles.
This article offers further insights into Friday's Lynx vs. Liberty matchup, including best bets and player prop picks.
Lynx vs. Liberty prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Friday's WNBA matchup between the Lynx and Liberty, forming part of our WNBA predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Liberty a 52.1% chance of beating the Lynx.
According to our model, the Liberty (+1.5) have a 57.8% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 174.5 points has a 62.9% chance of staying under,.
Lynx vs. Liberty odds
We have sourced the best WNBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Lynx | Liberty |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -1.5 (-115) | +1.5 (-104) |
| Moneyline | -130 | +110 |
| Total | o174.5 (-108) | u174.5 (-112) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Lynx vs. Liberty picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available 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 | Liberty +1.5 | -104 |
| Moneyline | Liberty | +110 |
| Total | Under 174.5 | -112 |
According to our WNBA best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 174.5 total points.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Lynx vs. Liberty player props
Looking for Minnesota vs. New York WNBA prop bets? We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Barclays Center.
Natasha Howard is expected to lead the Lynx with 17 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists, while Breanna Stewart is projected to have 18 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for the Liberty.
For early game action, the data identifies Breanna Stewart as the most probable player to secure the first basket.
Check out our WNBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and a deeper look at today's WNBA first basket picks.
Lynx prediction
Our model's projected player stats for the Lynx are:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natasha Howard | 17 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 39 |
| Kayla McBride | 16 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 30 |
| Olivia Miles | 16 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 35 |
| C. Williams | 15 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 35 |
| Nia Coffey | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 27 |
Liberty prediction
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Liberty:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breanna Stewart | 18 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 38 |
| Sabrina Ionescu | 15 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 30 |
| Jonquel Jones | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 32 |
| Pauline Astier | 11 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 25 |
| Marine Johannes | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 17 |
Lynx vs. Liberty game-day updates and essential details
Friday's matchup between the Liberty and Lynx at Barclays Center is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM ET.
- Who: Minnesota Lynx vs. New York Liberty
- Date: Friday, July 3, 2026
- Time: 7:30 PM ET/4:30PM PT
- Venue: Barclays Center
Conclusion
We predict the Liberty, with a 52.1% win probability, will likely beat the Lynx in Friday's WNBA matchup.
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Ryan Leaver uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.
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