Lynx vs Sparks Prediction: Preview, Betting Odds, Where to Watch and More - June 14

The Lynx and Sparks will face each other on June 14, 2025. The exciting game will be played at the Target Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota. This will be their second meeting in the season, with the Lynx recording a commanding win on May 18 at the Crypto.com Arena. Playing just the second game of the season, Lynx managed to win both its away games before starting its own home run. But their unbeaten run was halted by the Seattle Storm on May 18, and the side will look to get back on the winning ways. Sparks found some rhythm of their own with flashes of great offensive gameplay, making the Lynx vs Sparks predictions a bit challenging.
Both teams will be looking to get a win to stay competitive in the tournament. In this article, we will be discussing the Lynx vs Sparks preview with betting odds, predicted starting lineup, and everything you would need to know ahead of the Commissioner’s Cup match-up between Lynx and Sparks.

Lynx vs Sparks Match Preview

The previous season's finalists have been in astonishing form, with the side winning 9 games in a row with a total of 97 points differential. The side’s offensive and defensive plays had been on spot, winning a few games trailing at the half. In their last nine meetings, Lynx have won seven times, with only two losses coming at the Target Center only. In 2025, both teams have seen contrasting starts with the Lynx winning nine games in line while the Sparks side won just three games from opening 10 games.
Both sides faced each other on May 18 at the Crypto Arena. Napheesa Collier was the top scorer of the game with 23 points, while Azura Stevens scored 21 points for the Sparks. Other offensive stars were Dearica Hamby and Courtney Williams, with the Sparks forward scoring 20 points and grabbing 10 rebounds, while the Lynx guard scored 13 points and dished out 10 assists.
Offensively, both sides are very strong, with the Lynx averaging 84.4 points in ten games played, and the Los Angeles Sparks are averaging 83.9 points per game. They rank second and third, respectively. With nearly 25% of the season completed, sides have complete control of their rosters and game plans against opponents.

Lynx vs Sparks: Who will win?

Even though the Lynx have lost their recent match, the star-studded team, is capable of bouncing back from adversity. Napheesa Collier is putting up strong numbers and top candidate for the MVP this season. The return of McBride handed them a strong perimeter player. The side is already leading the league with 38.4% three-point shooting, connecting 96 shots from the deep. The side is also lethal with 2-point shots, keeping the offence flowing.
Combining this with their strong defensive stats, the Minnesota Lynx side is favorite to win the game, though the Sparks side is expected to give a tough fight for the win.

Prediction

The Lynx are expected to win the game. As per the prediction, it might be a high-scoring affair with a scoreline of 80-75 in favor of the Minnesota based franchise.

Lynx vs Sparks Betting Odds

Considering the injury considerations and previous performances from both teams, the following betting odds can be presented for the upcoming game:
• Spread: Sparks +2.5
• Moneyline: Sparks +115, Lynx -125
• Total Points: Over/Under 160.5 (-110)
It will be a close game for the Lynx. But with Napheesa Collier’s form and McBride’s return, the Lynx side is expected to survive the Sparks’ resurgence. The Moneyline here means you need to bet $125 on the Mercury to win $100.

Lynx vs Sparks Players to Watch

The 2025 WNBA draft and offseason have been wild with many teams acquiring stars and role players via trades and drafts. The Lynx side has shown faith in their 2024 finalist team, while the LA Sparks have added a star with a championship experience, Kelsey Plum. Check out players to watch in the Lynx vs Sparks game.

Napheesa Collier (Minnesota Lynx)

The 2024 WNBA regular season MVP runner-up is in blistering form in the 2025 season. Napheesa Collier is leading the league in scoring with a 25.4 points average in nine games played. She also leads the team with 8.9 rebounds and two steals. Alongside the center, Alanna Smith, Colliers has marshalled the paint region and averages 1.8 blocks per game. Collier has already earned her place in the MVP discussions this season. Even though the Minnesota Lynx have been consistent with their performances, the result of the game depends on Collier’s output. The former UConn star has been in a great run of form with Courtney Williams also proving effective with her assists.

Kelsey Plum (Los Angeles Sparks)

The Sparks have a strong pair of forwards, making the game evenly balanced on paper. Dearica Hamby and Azura Stevens average over 15 points per game while combining for 16 rebounds a game. Yet key to the team’s success is veteran guard Kelsey Plum. She is leading the team in scoring with 21.8 points, 5.4 assists and 1.9 steals per game. Putting up strong performances against quality defensive sides, Plum has shown her ability to turn the games in her team’s favor, and a big output will be needed from her to put up a challenge against the Lynx team. Alongside Azura Stevens, the 30-year-old star has formed a great pairing and is expected to make the game difficult for the Lynx.

Where to Watch Lynx vs Sparks?

The Lynx vs Sparks game is expected to be a close contest, with fans looking to get all the live action from available broadcasters. Since 2024, the league has formed multiple partnerships allowing fans to enjoy the live WNBA action online also. Sadly there is no live telecast of the Lynx vs Sparks game. Check out where to watch the Lynx vs Sparks WNBA Commissioner’s Cup game live below:

WNBA League Pass has a free 7-day trial, where fans can watch the match for free if they sign up for the trial. Users can use VPN to bypass location restrictions. Streaming quality will depend on the website's server load.