Minnesota Lynx vs Dallas Wings Preview, Prediction, Injuries, Lineups, Odds & Where to Watch – WNBA 2025 Regular Season (May 21)

The Minnesota Lynx will be next facing the Dallas Wings for the second time this season on May 21 at the Target Center. With the game coming back to home for Minnesota, the team would definitely be looking to go up 2-0 against the Wings since their last meeting at College Park Arena, Arlington. The Lynx have started their season on a strong note, with Napheesa Collier leading the way with scoring for the team.

On the other hand, the Dallas Wings lost their first game against the Lynx at home. Though Paige Bueckers was the star attraction of this matchup, her 10 points and 7 rebounds did not quite help the Wings win the game. Dallas lost the matchup 84-99 and will be looking to up the ante by winning the next matchup against the Lynx. Let's dive deeper into this article to understand the preview, predictions, expected lineups, betting odds, and everything essential ahead of the second Minnesota Lynx vs Dallas Wings game of this WNBA regular season.

Minnesota Lynx vs Dallas Wings Preview

The night Dallas Wings hosted the Minnesota Lynx for the season opener game, Napheesa Collier was on a heater. Last season, she had averaged 20.4 points per game and continued with her scorching hot form. And for the encore, she posted 34 points against Dallas on Friday night, defeating the Wings 99-84 to secure a road win. This season opener was a highly touted one as Paige Bueckers marked her WNBA debut as a professional basketball player against the Lynx.

Napheesa Collier might well be on her way aiming for the WNBA MVP award this season. She helped the Lynx go on a 13-1 scoring spurt midway through the third quarter, raking up 18 points in that quarter alone. Courtney Williams for the Lynx added 25 points, four rebounds, and nine assists in her 28 minutes on the floor.

For the Dallas Wings, Paige Bueckers put up 10 points, two assists, and seven rebounds on her debut night. Though it was a decent debut, Bueckers feels she has enough room to grow. It would be quite interesting to see how Bueckers matches up against another former UConn star Napheesa Collier, who bested on level terms with Bueckers to hand her ‘Welcome to the W’ moment.

Minnesota Lynx vs Dallas Wings Injury Report

Injuries have always been a matter of concern in big matchups such as that between the Lynx and the Wings. In this section, find all the players that are listed on each team's injury report ahead of the Minnesota Lynx vs Dallas Wings matchup.

Minnesota Lynx Injury Report

The following are the players listed on Minnesota Lynx's injury report as of now. This list is subject to change until the starting lineup is officially announced by the team.

• Kayla McBride (Day-to-Day): Kayla McBride's availability is doubtful but not due to injury concerns.

Dallas Wings Injury Report

There are no players currently listed on the Dallas Wings' injury report as of now. However, this is subject to change until the starting lineup is officially announced by the team.

Predicted Lineups

The predicted lineups for both teams can look like as follows:

Minnesota Lynx Predicted Lineup

The predicted lineup for the Minnesota Lynx might look like as follows:

Dallas Wings Predicted Lineup

The Dallas Wings' predicted lineup might remain the same as their previous matchup with the Seattle Storm and can be as follows:

Minnesota Lynx vs Dallas Wings Players to Watch

Napheesa Collier is definitely a player to watch out for. Collier put up 20.4 points and 9.7 rebounds per game last season and posted 34 points against the Wings in their last matchup. On the other hand, Lynx guard Courtney Williams also averaged 5.5 assists per game while also scoring 11.1 points per contest. Bridget Carleton shot 2.3 three pointers per game last season which makes her a lethal threat from beyond the arc.

On the other hand for the Dallas Wings, Arike Ogunbowale scored 22.2 points and dished out 5.1 assists per game last season. Teaira McCowan grabbed 8.1 rebounds and 11.7 points per game last season as well. Furthermore, Ogunbowale and NaLyssa Smith have been defensive anchors for the team, with Ogunbowale averaging 2.1 steals per game and NaLyssa Smith averaging 1.0 blocks per contest. It would also be interesting to see how Paige performs coming back to Minnesota, after putting up 19 points against Seattle Storm in her second WNBA game.

Where to Watch Minnesota Lynx vs Dallas Wings

If you are wondering where to watch the Lynx vs Wings matchup, we have got you covered on this:

• Date: May 21, 2025 | 8 PM ET
• Venue: Target Center,, Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Local Broadcast: KFAA, FDSN
• Live Stream: FUBO, WNBA League Pass

Minnesota Lynx vs Dallas Wings: Who Will Win?

The Minnesota Lynx will be coming to this matchup after defeating the Los Angeles Sparks 89-75. Napheesa Collier once again put up a show, posting 23 points.

The Lynx are in a really great form, with Collier playing like she's at the peak of her career. Last season, the Lyn finished 16-4 at home and 14-6 in the Western Conference, while giving up 75.6 points per game and committing 16.4 fouls.

On the other hand, the Dallas Wings finished 6-14 in the West and 9-31 in the league last season. The Wings averaged 7.1 steals, 4.0 blocks, and 15.8 turnovers per game last season.

This should be another easy win for the Lynx, as the Dallas roster still has a lot of footing to find. One cannot expect Paige Bueckers to have the same influence as a rookie on the team as she had with UConn. The Minnesota Lynx, who's now 2-0 in the league, have a 61.2% chance of winning this matchup.

Our Prediction: Minnesota Lynx 95-81 Dallas Wings

Minnesota Lynx vs Dallas Wings Betting Odds

The following are the betting odds for the Minnesota Lynx vs Dallas Wings matchup:

Odds: Lynx by 14.5

Over/Under: Over 170.5

Moneyline: Lynx -300 | Wings +200