Preview of Minnesota Lynx vs New York Liberty Game 5: Odds, Predictions, and Player Props for October 20th

• The Lynx and Liberty meet in a winner-take-all Game 5 in the 2024 WNBA Finals on Sunday
• The Liberty are heavily favored to win their first WNBA title
• See the Minnesota Lynx vs New York Liberty Game 5 odds, player props, and predictions

Sunday brings a fitting end to a captivating 2024 season as the Minnesota Lynx (30-10, 14-6 away) visit the New York Liberty (32-8, 16-4 home) in a decisive Game 5 of the WNBA Finals at 8:00 pm ET at the Barclays Center.

Minnesota Lynx vs New York Liberty Game 5 Odds

The Game 5 odds heavily favor the Liberty finally winning their first championship in the franchise’s 28-year history. (New York is 0-5 in the WNBA Finals since the league’s inception in 1997.) The Liberty are priced at -278 on the moneyline and are listed as 5.5-point home favorites. 

 Odds as of Oct 20 at BetMGM. Lock in the BetMGM bonus code for Lynx/Liberty Game 5. 

The Lynx come back as +220 road underdogs to win their fifth WNBA championship and first since 2017.

The game total has been set at 157.5. The teams are averaging 158.3 PPG in regulation time during the series. Games 1 and 4 went over 157.5, while Games 2 and 3 stayed under that number.

Minnesota staved off elimination with a narrow 82-80 home victory in Game 4 on Friday.

All five Minnesota starters scored at least 12 points, led by 19 from Kayla McBride, who’s now dropped 19 in back-to-back games and is averaging 17.0 PPG in the finals.

Bridget Carlton hit a pair of game-winning free throws with two seconds left to play in the back-and-forth thriller.

Lynx vs Liberty Player Props for Game 5

Player props as of Oct. 20 at Caesars Sportsbook. See the top sportsbook promo codes to use on the WNBA Finals.

After being held to just 11 points on 5-of-21 shooting in Game 4, Breanna Stewart’s point total has been dropped from 21.5 to 20.5. Napheesa Collier once again has the highest point total on the Minnesota side at 20.5. Collier has gone over than number twice in the series (Games 1 and 3) and stayed under twice (Games 2 and 4) while averaging 18.3 PPG overall.

Collier was held under 9.5 rebounds for the fourth straight game after hitting double-digits in the final four games of the semifinals against Connecticut.

Lynx vs Liberty Game 5 Predictions

Game 2 – an 80-66 New York victory – is the only game so far in the series to finish with a margin of victory greater than three points. And Game 2 was not nearly as lopsided as the final score suggests: the Liberty lead was just two points (68-66) with 3:40 to play before Minnesota went ice-cold down the stretch.

The first 16 quarters of this series have echoed what the regular season suggested: there is very little to choose between these teams, who finished 1-2 in the WNBA standings, separated by just two games.

I don’t expect anything other than another hyper-tight back-and-forth contest in the final game of the season.

MIN vs NY Game 5 picks:

• Lynx +5.5 (-105)
• Collier under 9.5 rebounds (-140)

The Minnesota Lynx and the New York Liberty are set to face off in a highly anticipated Game 5 of their playoff series on October 20th. Both teams have shown incredible skill and determination throughout the series, making this final game one that fans won’t want to miss.

The odds for this game are currently favoring the Lynx, who have been dominant throughout the series. However, the Liberty have shown that they are a force to be reckoned with and are sure to put up a tough fight in Game 5.

In terms of predictions, it’s difficult to say which team will come out on top. Both teams have talented rosters and have shown that they are capable of pulling off big wins. It will likely come down to which team can execute their game plan the best and make the most of their opportunities on the court.

As for player props, there are a few key players to keep an eye on in this matchup. For the Lynx, look out for Sylvia Fowles, who has been a dominant force in the paint throughout the series. She will be crucial in controlling the boards and scoring points for her team.

On the Liberty side, Betnijah Laney has been a standout player and will be key in leading her team to victory. Look for her to make big plays on both ends of the court and help her team secure the win.

Overall, Game 5 between the Lynx and the Liberty is sure to be an exciting and intense matchup. With so much on the line, both teams will be giving it their all to come out on top. Fans can expect a thrilling game filled with high-energy plays and intense competition.