Minnesota Lynx vs. New York Liberty Game 1 Prediction: Breanna Stewart predicts a big double-double (WNBA Finals)

The New York Liberty will face the Minnesota Lynx on Thursday in the first game of the 2024 WNBA Finals. Tipoff is at 8:00 p.m. ET, with the Liberty looking to get off to a good start in the series and aim for their first-ever title.

The New York Liberty, led by Breanna Stewart, are not content with just reaching the finals. “We haven’t done anything yet,” Stewart said after the team’s tough semifinal win.

With home advantage in Games 1 and 2, Stewart emphasized the team’s preparedness: “We’re going to the finals and hosting Game 1 and Game 2. We’re ready to go.”

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With a projected 21 points and 10 rebounds for Breanna Stewart and a projected 19 points and 6 assists for Sabrina Ionescu, the Liberty are well-positioned to start Game 1 strong. Jonquel Jones is also set for a double-double and will help New York secure the series opener against the Lynx with a 66% chance.

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Lynx vs. Liberty Game 1

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This Game 1 prediction and best bet for Thursday’s WNBA matchup between the Lynx and Liberty comes from Dimers.com, a leading provider of sports betting predictions.

Check out all the important details about tonight’s game as well as the best odds from the country’s top sportsbooks.

WNBA Finals: Game 1 details

Important information about the Lynx vs. Liberty match, including the location and time of the game.

Opportunities

Odds for key markets in the Lynx-Liberty WNBA matchup.

• Money line: Lynx +210, Liberty -238
• In total: Over/Under 159.5 (-110/-108)

The odds and odds presented in this article are the best available on select sports betting sites at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Expert Prediction: Lynx vs. Liberty Game 1

Using advanced data analysis and advanced algorithms, Dimers experts ran 10,000 simulations of Thursday’s Lynx vs. Liberty matchup.

According to Dimers’ independent predictive analytics model, this is Liberty is more likely to beat the Lynx in Game 1. This prediction is based on the model that gives the Liberty a 66% chance of winning the game.

Additionally, Dimers predicts that if the over/under total is 159.5 points, there is a 60% chance of exceeding the value.

As always, these predictions and probabilities are accurate at the time of publication but are subject to change.

Lynx vs. Liberty game 1 best bet

Our best bet for Lynx vs. Liberty in Game 1 on Thursday is a bet Over 159.5 points (-110).

This expert betting advice is based on top-notch simulations and valuable betting information to bring you the best possible games.

Lynx vs. Liberty Game 1 Result Prediction

Dimers’ predicted final score for Thursday’s Minnesota-New York game calls for an 83-79 Liberty victory.

This expert prediction is based on each team’s average score from 10,000 game simulations and offers insight into the possible outcome.

Prop selection for Lynx vs. Liberty

To further analyze the potential impact of individual players, here is a breakdown of the projected box scores for both teams:

Minnesota Lynx prediction

• Napheesa Collier: 23 PTS, 10 REB, 4 AST, 1 3PT
• Kayla McBride: 16 PTS, 3 REB, 3 AST, 3 3PT
• Bridget Carleton: 11 PTS, 4 REB, 3 AST, 2 3PT
• Courtney Williams: 10 PTS, 5 REB, 5 AST, 1 3PT
• Alanna Smith: 8 PTS, 5 REB, 3 AST, 1 3PT

New York Liberty Prediction

• Breanna Stewart: 21 PTS, 10 REB, 4 AST, 1 3PT
• Sabrina Ionescu: 19 PTS, 5 REB, 6 AST, 3 3PT
• Jonquel Jones: 15 PTS, 11 REB, 4 AST, 1 3PT
• Betnijah Laney: 12 PTS, 4 REB, 3 AST, 2 3PT
• Leonie Fiebich: 6 PTS, 3 REB, 2 AST, 1 3PT

WNBA Thursday: Lynx vs. Liberty

Get ready for Thursday’s action between the Lynx and Liberty in the WNBA, scheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m. ET. We emphasize that all of the best WNBA bets and WNBA predictions in this preview are derived from 10,000 data-driven simulations of Lynx vs. Liberty Game 1 and are accurate at the time of publication. They are designed to help you make more informed decisions when placing bets at online sportsbooks.

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