Lynx vs. Sun: Best Bets, Player Props, & Computer Picks – Sept. 17

Basketball’s most prestigious league is back!

The 2023 WNBA season tips off on Saturday, May 6th, and there are plenty of storylines to follow.

Can the Las Vegas Aces repeat as champions? Will the Seattle Storm make another run to the Finals? And how will the new-look Minnesota Lynx fare under Cheryl Reeve?

The Lynx will be without their star center Sylvia Fowles, but they added some key pieces in free agency, including former MVP Elena Delle Donne.

The Sun, meanwhile, are coming off a disappointing playoff exit but return a talented core led by MVP candidate Alyssa Thomas. Also, Jonquel Jones could be set for a breakout season.

These two teams are expected to be among the contenders in the WNBA this season, so their matchup on Saturday is a must-watch.

Here’s everything you need to know about the game:

• Date: Saturday, Sept. 17
• Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
• Location: Target Center, Minneapolis
• TV: ESPN2
• Tickets: Available at Ticketmaster.com

This is a marquee matchup between two of the league’s top teams. Both teams have a lot of talent and should be in the mix for a championship this season. This is a must-watch game for WNBA fans.

Best Bets:

• Moneyline: Sun (-110)
• Spread: Sun -1.5 (-110)
• Over/Under: 162.5 (-110)

Player Props:

• Alyssa Thomas over 19.5 points (-110)
• Napheesa Collier over 14.5 points (-110)
• Jonquel Jones over 9.5 rebounds (-110)

The Sun are a slight favorite in this game, but the Lynx will show how they look under new head coach Cheryl Reeve. This will be a great test for both teams early in the season.

Computer Picks:

• ESPN: Sun 79, Lynx 75
• FiveThirtyEight: Sun 77, Lynx 73
• SportsLine: Sun 78, Lynx 74

The number crunchers are all in agreement: the Sun are the slight favorites in this one. But the Lynx are a tough team to beat at home, so this game could go either way.