Dallas Wings vs Minnesota Lynx Picks and Prediction for Sunday, August 9, 2026

The Dallas Wings (19-13) face off against the Minnesota Lynx (26-7) at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday. Get involved in the action with our free WNBA picks.

 Dallas vs. Minnesota Game Information

• August 9, 2026
• 3:40 PM EST
• Target Center
• NBC/Peacock

Minnesota Form & Recent Results

Minnesota heads into this matchup feeling confident, riding a one-game winning streak and taking four of its last five games. The Lynx most recently picked up a 98–87 home win over Las Vegas on Saturday, a game where they set the tone early and stayed in control for most of the night. Olivia Miles was the engine of the offense, pouring in 26 points and handing out 7 assists, while Natasha Howard helped anchor the interior and finished with 8 rebounds. As a team, Minnesota shot the ball extremely well, 49% from the field and an impressive 52% from three-point range, which helped them build and maintain separation even with 14 turnovers. They also spent the vast majority of the game in front, leading for 87% of the total minutes, which speaks to how steady they were from start to finish.

This season, Miles has been Minnesota’s most consistent scoring threat, leading the team at 19.8 points per game while also serving as the primary playmaker with 5.8 assists per game. Napheesa Collier has been right behind her on the scoring list, averaging 18.8 points and giving the Lynx a reliable second option who can take over stretches when needed. On the glass, Howard has been the team’s top rebounder at 7.7 boards per game, providing the kind of physical presence that helps Minnesota finish defensive possessions and create second chances. Overall, the offense has been clicking lately, and over their last five games the Lynx are putting up 98.4 points per game, showing just how productive and efficient they’ve been during this recent run.

Dallas Form & Recent Results

Dallas comes into this matchup trying to snap a two-game skid, having lost four of its last five overall. The Wings most recently fell 94–76 at home to Golden State on Friday, a game where Paige Bueckers led the way with 17 points. Jessica Shepard controlled the glass with 11 rebounds, and Odyssey Sims helped facilitate the offense with four assists. Even with a solid effort on the boards, Dallas finished with 39 total rebounds, as the Wings struggled to keep pace and couldn’t generate enough consistent scoring to stay close late.

Bueckers has been the team’s most reliable offensive option throughout this season, leading Dallas at 20.0 points per game while also serving as their top playmaker at 5.7 assists per contest. Arike Ogunbowale has provided additional scoring punch as the second-leading scorer, averaging 14.8 points per game. Shepard has anchored the interior as the Wings’ leading rebounder, pulling down 11.7 boards per game. Defensively, Dallas has had trouble slowing opponents down lately, giving up 83.2 points per game over their last five games.

Key Stats

• Dallas’ Paige Bueckers this season: 20 points, 5.7 assists per game
• Minnesota’s Natasha Howard this season: 7.7 rebounds per game

Dallas vs. Minnesota Picks and Prediction

Dallas hasn’t been playing its best basketball lately, especially on the defensive end, where they’ve looked out of sync and have had trouble getting consistent stops. That sets up nicely for Minnesota, because the Lynx offense has been rolling, moving the ball well, finding good shots early in the clock, and putting steady pressure on opponents. Look for Minnesota to try to come out aggressive from the opening tip, build momentum quickly, and keep Dallas on its heels by turning those defensive lapses into easy points and sustained scoring runs. Final Score Prediction, Minnesota Lynx win 89-84.