Minnesota Lynx vs Connecticut Sun Picks and Prediction for Wednesday July 8 2026

By: Dylan Hellebrand Published 07/08/2026, 12:15 AM ET

On Wednesday, the Minnesota Lynx, who sit at 15–5 on the season, head to Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, to take on the Connecticut Sun. The Sun have struggled so far this year, coming into the matchup at 4–16, but they’ll be looking to defend their home court and turn things around against one of the league’s top teams. Keep up to date with all the WNBA action, with our WNBA predictions.

Minnesota vs. Connecticut Game Information

July 8, 2026
7:30 PM EST
Mohegan Sun Arena
USA Network/Victory+ Sports Network Minnesota

Connecticut Form & Recent Results

Connecticut heads into this matchup coming in on a one-game losing streak and having dropped three of their last five games before Monday’s game in Minnesota. Their most recent setback was an 86–83 loss at home to Dallas last Thursday, a game that was close throughout but ultimately slipped away late. Leila Lacan was a bright spot, leading the way with 18 points while also creating for others with five assists. Brittney Griner made her presence felt on the glass, pulling down 11 rebounds, but it wasn’t enough to get Connecticut over the line in a tight, high-scoring finish.

So far this season, Lacan has been Connecticut’s most consistent scoring option, leading the team at 12.5 points per game, with Griner close behind as the second-leading scorer at 12.2. Aneesah Morrow has been the team’s most reliable rebounder, topping the Sun with 9.4 boards per game, while Lacan also sets the tone as the main playmaker, averaging 4.5 assists. Defensively, the Sun have been a bit leakier than they’d like lately, giving up about 79 points per game over their last five games. With the series shifting to Uncasville on Wednesday night, Connecticut will be eager to clean up those defensive issues and find a spark at home as they take on a strong Minnesota Lynx team.

Minnesota Form & Recent Results

Minnesota comes into this matchup looking to bounce back after having their most recent game end in a loss. Even so, they’d been trending in the right direction before that, winning three of their last five games heading into Monday’s home matchup against Connecticut. Their last game ended in a 99–86 road defeat against New York on Thursday, but they still had a few bright spots. Kayla McBride paced the scoring with 18 points, Natasha Howard did work on the glass with six rebounds, and Olivia Miles helped keep the offense moving by handing out five assists.

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Minnesota has leaned heavily on Miles and Howard to carry the offensive load throughout the season. Miles has been their most consistent scoring option, leading the team at 18.5 points per game, while Howard isn’t far behind at 17.2 points per game and also anchors their rebounding with a team-best 8.1 boards a night. Miles has also been the main playmaker, averaging 5.7 assists per game as she sets the tone for their offense. Recently, the Lynx have been putting up 81.8 points per game over their last five, and they’ll be hoping that steady production travels with them as they head to Connecticut for Wednesday’s road game.

Key Players

Minnesota’s Natasha Howard this season: 17.2 points, 8.1 rebounds per game
Connecticut’s Leila Lacan this season: 12.5 points, 4.5 assists per game

Betting Odds & Market Overview:

MIN -7.5; O/U 167.5

Minnesota vs. Connecticut Picks and Prediction

The Sun have really had a tough time finding their footing this season, while the Lynx have been on a tear on the road and have looked completely comfortable on the road. Minnesota will likely lean on Natasha Howard to set the tone, whether that’s with scoring, rebounding, or big plays in key moments, as they try to add another road win to their resume. On the other side, Connecticut will be focused on tightening up defensively from the opening tip, getting a few early stops, and turning that into the kind of momentum they’ve been missing. Final Score Prediction, Minnesota Lynx win and cover the spread, 90-81.