Minnesota Lynx vs Los Angeles Sparks Picks, Prediction, Odds, and Line Movement for Wednesday June 17 2026
Use Code WWWC Minnesota visits Los Angeles with updated picks and top WNBA player props for Wednesday night.
Best Available Odds
Best Moneyline Odds: Minnesota Lynx (-385) / Los Angeles Sparks (+328)
Best Spread Odds: Minnesota Lynx -9.5 (+100) / Los Angeles Sparks +8.5 (+100)
Best Total Odds: Over 177.5 (+100) / Under 176.5 (-105)
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Game Info
Date: June 17, 2026
Time: 10:00 PM EDT
Location: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
TV: Spectrum SportsNet, Victory+, WNBA League Pass
Minnesota Lynx vs Los Angeles Sparks Preview
The Minnesota Lynx enter Wednesday with a league-best 11-3 record after winning nine of their last 10 games. Minnesota responded to a narrow 100-97 loss against Las Vegas by overwhelming Portland 107-74 on Monday, improving to 12-2 against the spread.
The Lynx controlled every major area of the Portland game. Minnesota placed seven players in double figures, outrebounded the Fire 38-25, scored 60 points in the paint, and converted 22 Portland turnovers into 27 fast-break points. Natasha Howard led the team with 18 points, while Courtney Williams scored 16 and Nia Coffey added 15 points, five rebounds, and four assists.
Minnesota leads the WNBA with 92.6 points per game while shooting approximately 50% from the field. The Lynx also average a league-high 37.6 rebounds and rank among the league leaders in assists, steals, blocks, three-point shooting, and defensive efficiency.
Napheesa Collier remains out with an ankle injury, while Dorka JuhΓ‘sz is unavailable because of a foot injury. Emma ΔechovΓ‘ is out for the season following knee surgery. Minnesota has nevertheless continued to receive balanced production from Olivia Miles, Howard, Williams, Coffey, Kayla McBride, and its supporting rotation.
Miles leads the Lynx with 18.1 points and 5.9 assists per game while shooting above 54% from the field. Howard is averaging 17.8 points and 7.4 rebounds, while Williams contributes 16.9 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 4.1 assists. That balance has allowed Minnesota to maintain the league's strongest offense without Collier.
The Los Angeles Sparks enter at 7-7 after having a three-game winning streak ended by Golden State on Monday. Los Angeles scored a season-low 58 points in the 20-point defeat, shooting 33.3% from the field and making only three of its 21 attempts from beyond the arc.
The Sparks had previously produced victories over Portland, Seattle, and Phoenix, including a 111-102 overtime win against the Mercury. Los Angeles averages 88.1 points per game but allows 90.4, creating one of the league's highest-scoring average game environments.
Kelsey Plum leads the Sparks with 25.0 points and 6.4 assists per game, but she is questionable because of a lower-leg injury. Cameron Brink is out with an ankle injury, leaving Los Angeles without one of its most important interior defenders.
Nneka Ogwumike has been productive since returning to Los Angeles, averaging 18.0 points and a team-high 9.0 rebounds. Dearica Hamby adds 13.9 points and 8.0 rebounds, giving the Sparks an experienced frontcourt despite Brink's absence.
Historic Head-to-Head Stats and Analysis
This is the first meeting between Minnesota and Los Angeles during the 2026 season. Previous matchups carry limited predictive value because both teams made significant roster changes, including Miles and Howard joining the Lynx and Ogwumike returning to the Sparks.
The franchises share a significant championship history after meeting in consecutive WNBA Finals. Los Angeles defeated Minnesota in five games to win the 2016 championship before the Lynx answered with a five-game victory in the 2017 Finals.
The current matchup favors Minnesota through its depth, shooting, rebounding, and defensive structure. The Lynx have continued to dominate without Collier because they can create offense through several ball-handlers and maintain pressure throughout the rotation.
Los Angeles needs Plum available and effective to keep pace. If she cannot play or operates under a reduced workload, the Sparks will need substantially more creation from Ogwumike, Hamby, Erica Wheeler, Rae Burrell, and Ariel Atkins.
Game Thesis: Minnesota has advantages in offensive efficiency, defensive efficiency, rebounding, depth, and recent form. Los Angeles can score enough to remain competitive when healthy, but Brink's absence weakens its interior defense and Plum's uncertain status creates major offensive risk. The Lynx should control the glass, generate efficient transition opportunities, and gradually build a double-digit advantage.
β Best Bet - Spread Pick: Minnesota Lynx -9.5 (+100)
Minnesota -9.5 is the strongest play. The Lynx are 12-2 against the spread and own a league-leading plus-13.2 average scoring margin. They have won nine of their last 10 games, with seven of those victories coming by double digits.
The Lynx have continued to produce dominant results without Collier. They beat Dallas by 24 points, Seattle by 20, and Portland by 33 while scoring at least 88 points in each game.
Los Angeles has struggled at Crypto.com Arena, entering with a 2-5 home record and a 1-6 record against the spread in those games. The Sparks have enough veteran talent to challenge Minnesota for stretches, but their defense has allowed opponents to shoot efficiently throughout the season.
Brink's absence removes an important rim protector against a Minnesota team that just scored 60 points in the paint. If Plum is unavailable or limited, the Sparks may also struggle to score enough to remain inside the number during the second half.
Moneyline Pick: Minnesota Lynx (-385)
The Lynx are the clear moneyline side, but the -385 price offers limited standalone value. Minnesota owns the league's best record, has won five of its first six road games, and has demonstrated that it can maintain elite production despite missing Collier.
Los Angeles must overcome significant disadvantages in rebounding and defensive efficiency. The Sparks average only 31.6 rebounds per game compared to Minnesota's 37.6, creating the potential for the Lynx to control possessions at both ends.
Minnesota should win outright, but the spread provides a stronger return than laying a heavy moneyline price.
Total Pick: Over 177.5 (+100)
The Over 177.5 is a secondary lean rather than the strongest play. Minnesota averages 92.6 points and faces a Los Angeles defense allowing 90.4, giving the Lynx a realistic path to scoring in the mid-to-high 90s.
The Sparks have also demonstrated a high offensive ceiling. They scored 111 points against Phoenix, 104 against Dallas, and 96 in the earlier meeting with the Wings. Plum, Ogwumike, and Hamby give Los Angeles enough scoring to contribute if Plum is able to play meaningful minutes.
Minnesota's elite defense creates the primary concern. The Lynx allow only 79.4 points per game and have held three of their last five opponents below 80. Los Angeles also enters after scoring only 58 against Golden State.
The Over requires the Sparks to avoid another offensive collapse. A result around 97-82 or 96-83 would clear the number, but the spread remains more dependable than the total.
Top Player Prop Picks
Courtney Williams Over 25.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists (-128) Williams averages 16.9 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 4.1 assists, producing a combined season average of 26.5. She remains one of Minnesota's primary creators without Collier and scored 16 points in only 22 minutes during Monday's blowout victory.
Los Angeles allows 90.4 points and 19.7 assists per game, giving Williams opportunities to clear the line through either scoring or playmaking. Her rebounding production also provides additional protection if Minnesota's balanced offense limits her shot volume.
Nia Coffey Over 7.5 Assists + Rebounds (-138) Coffey averages 5.9 rebounds and 2.1 assists, putting her combined season average at exactly eight. She finished with five rebounds and four assists against Portland, clearing this line despite playing only 21 minutes.
Coffey's role has expanded with Collier and JuhΓ‘sz unavailable. Minnesota's rebounding advantage gives her a strong path to six or more boards, while her secondary playmaking can supply the remaining production needed to reach eight combined assists and rebounds.
Dearica Hamby Under 22.5 Points + Rebounds (-114) Hamby averages 13.9 points and 8.0 rebounds, placing her combined season average at 21.9. She has cooled after a productive start, averaging 9.8 points and 8.2 rebounds over her last six games.
Minnesota owns the league's best defensive rating and has held opponents to 39.2% shooting. The Lynx are missing Collier and JuhΓ‘sz, but Howard, Coffey, and the supporting frontcourt have continued to defend and rebound at a high level.
Hamby can remain productive without clearing this number. A performance of 12 points and nine rebounds would still finish below the listed total.
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