Jun 6, 2026
WNBA first basket picks and predictions for Saturday, June 6, 2026
Read Article Storm vs. Lynx prediction: Why Minnesota is favored to win Saturday's WNBA matchup [6/6/2026]
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Written by Mac Douglass, Senior Editor
Get Seattle Storm vs Minnesota Lynx predictions for WNBA Saturday.
The Minnesota Lynx will take on the Seattle Storm in WNBA action at Target Center on Saturday, beginning at 1:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced WNBA model predicts the Lynx as the most likely winner of the Storm vs. Lynx game.
The Lynx, who have star players like Natasha Howard, Courtney Williams and Kayla McBride, are set to take on the Storm, who feature Natisha Hiedeman, Flau'jae Johnson and Dominique Malonga.
This article offers a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks.
Storm vs. Lynx prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Saturday's WNBA game between the Storm and Lynx, forming part of our WNBA predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Lynx an 84.6% chance of defeating the Storm.
According to our model, the Storm (+13.5) have a 61.2% chance of covering the spread, while the 159.5-point over/under has a 56.9% chance of going over.
Storm vs. Lynx odds
We have sourced the best WNBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Storm | Lynx |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +13.5 (-114) | -13.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | +600 | -800 |
| Total | o159.5 (-115) | u159.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Storm vs. Lynx picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities 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 | Storm +13.5 | -114 |
| Moneyline | Storm | +600 |
| Total | Over 159.5 | -115 |
According to our WNBA best bets, the top play to make on this game is Storm +13.5 at the spread.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Storm vs. Lynx player props
Betting on Seattle vs. Minnesota WNBA player props? We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Target Center.
Natisha Hiedeman is expected to lead the Storm with 12 points, 2 rebounds and 4 assists, while Natasha Howard is projected to have 14 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists for the Lynx.
When evaluating the first basket market, Natisha Hiedeman is our top projected player to score first, backed by a 14.2% probability.
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.
Storm prediction
Our model's projected player stats for the Storm are:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N. Hiedeman | 12 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 24 |
| F. Johnson | 11 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 23 |
| D. Malonga | 11 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 23 |
| Awa Fam | 10 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 21 |
| Zia Cooke | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
Lynx prediction
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Lynx:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natasha Howard | 14 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 33 |
| C. Williams | 14 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 37 |
| Kayla McBride | 13 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 26 |
| Olivia Miles | 13 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 32 |
| Nia Coffey | 10 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 25 |
Storm vs. Lynx game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's game between the Lynx and Storm at Target Center is scheduled to commence at 1:00 PM ET.
- Who: Seattle Storm vs. Minnesota Lynx
- Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026
- Time: 1:00 PM ET/10:00AM PT
- Venue: Target Center
Conclusion
We predict the Lynx, with an 84.6% win probability, will likely beat the Storm in Saturday's WNBA matchup.
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Mac Douglass specializes in NFL previews for the NFC South and NFC East, MLB best bets, Formula 1 race previews, and professional tennis insights. Combining predictive simulations and data-driven sports analysis, Mac provides in-depth content to elevate the betting experience for sports fans.
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