They were two teams at opposite ends of the WNBA spectrum in 2025.
Now? Both the Minnesota Lynx and Dallas Wings are just trying to establish themselves at the start of the 2026 season, as they clash on Thursday.
This has been a matchup dominated by Minnesota, but without their star player, my Lynx vs Wings predictions and WNBA picks thinks that defense will reign supreme on May 14.
Lynx vs Wings prediction
Lynx vs Wings best bet: Under 178.5 (-110)
The Minnesota Lynx, en route to the best record in the WNBA, whipped the Dallas Wings in four regular season meetings last year, as their opponent cratered to the league’s worst record.
But the centerpiece of that run that saw Minny win by at least 14 points in each game, Napheesa Collier, is out, recovering from offseason ankle surgery.
Dallas isn’t totally healthy either, as 2026 No. 1 pick Azzi Fudd (knee) is questionable, and they’re coming off a home loss to Atlanta.
The Lynx will use defense as their calling card for now. It’s also helped keep the score Under the total in three straight matchups vs. the Wings, with a fourth upcoming.
COVERS INTEL: Though it’s early, is holding teams to 39.6% shooting from the field and 27.6% from 3-point range, both Top 4 marks in the WNBA.
Lynx vs Wings same-game parlay
Paige Bueckers has cracked the 20-point plateau once this season, but she’s yet to do it in three games against the Lynx, held to a high of 17 points. Minny has held her to just 37.1% shooting so far in her young career.
Veteran Natasha Howard adds some frontcourt help to the lineup with Collier recovering, and she had three big rebound games against the Wings as a member of the Fever last year, pulling down at least 12 boards in three of four matchups.
Lynx vs Wings SGP
- Under 178.5 points
- Paige Bueckers Under 18.5 points
- Natasha Howard Over 7.5 rebounds
Lynx vs Wings first basket scorer: Kayla McBride (+650)
Kayla McBride leads the Lynx in scoring in the early part of the season and is shooting a crisp 63.6% on two-point field goals. Dallas has conceded the opening bucket in each of its first two games.
Lynx vs Wings odds
- Spread: Minnesota +3.5 (-110) | Dallas -3.5 (-110)
- Moneyline: Minnesota +145 | Dallas -170
- Over/Under: Over 178.5 (-110) | Under 178.5 (-110)
Lynx vs Wings trend
The Wings have lost 10 of their last 11 games against Western Conference opponents. Find more WNBA betting trends.
How to watch Lynx vs Wings
| Location | College Park Center, Arlington, TX |
| Date | Thursday, May 14, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 8:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | Prime Video |
Lynx vs Wings latest injuries
Lynx: Dorka Juhasz (foot) and Napheesa Collier (ankle) ruled out.
Wings: Awak Kuier ruled out.
Find our latest WNBA injury reports.
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