Connecticut Sun vs Minnesota Lynx Picks and Predictions for Monday, July 6, 2026

By: Cameron Ross Published 07/06/2026, 12:05 AM ET

Sun vs Lynx Game Information

The Connecticut Sun will be on the road Monday night for an 8:00 PM match-up inside the Target Center in Minneapolis, MN, against the Minnesota Lynx. Connecticut has struggled this season, coming into Monday with just 4 wins through 20 games played after dropping 3 of the last 5 following a 3-point loss to Dallas last time out to end a 2-game winning streak. The Minnesota Lynx return home Monday with 15 wins and 5 losses, having won 3 of the last 5 overall after a 13-point loss in their last game. Stay in the action with our WNBA Picks.

Sun Preview

Offensively, Connecticut has averaged 79.5 points on 43% shooting from the floor this season. Defensively, Connecticut has been consistently outmatched, allowing 86.6 points per game this year, and they have allowed 91.6 points per game across their last 3 losses. Aneesah Morrow leads the Connecticut offense this season, averaging 10.5 points and 9.4 rebounds per game. Leila Lacan is averaging 12.5 points per game this season, but she has played just 11 times, and Britney Griner is averaging 12.2 points per game this year, but she has played just 12 times. Saniya Rivers is averaging 7 points and leads the team, dishing out 3.3 assists.

Lynx Preview

The Minnesota Lynx offense has been strong all year, averaging 90.3 points per game on 49% shooting. Defensively, Minnesota has been stout, allowing 80.3 points per game this season, but has given up an average of 76 points per game across its last 3 victories. Olivia Miles leads the Minnesota offense this season, averaging 18.5 points and 5.7 assists per game. Natasha Howard is second on the roster, averaging 17.2 points per game along with the team-leading 8.1 rebounds. Courtney Williams averages 15.9 points, and Kayla McBride is averaging 14.8 points per game this season.

Sun vs Lynx Sox Pick

Minnesota is the far superior team in this matchup as they come into Monday, currently tied for the top spot in the Western Conference. Expect Minnesota to use its edge on both sides of the ball to overwhelm the worst team in the WNBA. Minnesota will continue its winning ways Monday night without a hitch against a lackluster Connecticut team. Despite Minnesota being potentially shorthanded in this game, they will have no issue running away with this game. Take the Lynx Monday night to do the job as they get the win and cover at home against Connecticut.

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Pick: Minnesota Lynx -14.5
Secondary: Under 166.5

Final Score Prediction: Minnesota Lynx win 93-71.

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