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New York Liberty at Minnesota Lynx

WNBA October 01, 2026 11:00 PM ET
Ω OMEGA PICK
60% Lean
60% Lean
SPREAD
New York Liberty
-5.0
OMEGA model projects a 5.2-point win margin; the -5 line offers a 1.5pp edge vs the model's 57.5% win probability.
Ω Bottom Line
Liberty -5 vs Lynx: Model sees +1.5pp edge on spread, driven by Minnesota's two key injuries and New York's superior core.

All OMEGA Picks

SPREAD
New York Liberty
Line: -5.0
60%
OMEGA model projects a 5.2-point win margin; the -5 line offers a 1.5pp edge vs the model's 57.5% win probability.
MONEYLINE
New York Liberty
60%
Model win probability of 59% exceeds the -145 breakeven of 59.2% by a narrow margin; edge is thin but positive.
TOTAL
under
Line: 137.0
58%
OMEGA model projects 137.2 total points; the under 137 line offers a slight edge. Both teams missing key offensive players (Sabally, Balogun, Kosu, Buenavida) could depress scoring.

Game Analysis

OMEGA model projects Liberty as 5-point favorites with a 57.5% win probability. The edge is modest and driven by Minnesota's injuries (Kosu, Buenavida) thinning their rotation. New York's core of Stewart, Ionescu, and Jones gives them a talent advantage, but both teams are missing key pieces. The spread offers the best value at -5, while the total near 137 is a coin flip. Without market data to confirm, all picks are lean-tier at best.

Correlated Player Props

PROP ALERT
Breanna Stewart New York Liberty
Over 22.5 points 62%
Stewart is the Liberty's primary scorer; with Sabally out, her usage rate should increase. Lynx defense is solid but Stewart's versatility gives her a path to 25+ points.
PROP ALERT
Sabrina Ionescu New York Liberty
Over 18.5 points 60%
Ionescu is a high-usage guard who creates her own shot. Lynx backcourt is depleted without Buenavida, giving Ionescu a favorable matchup.
PROP ALERT
Napheesa Collier Minnesota Lynx
Over 20.5 points 63%
Collier is the Lynx's offensive engine. With Kosu and Buenavida out, she will shoulder even more scoring responsibility. Liberty defense is tough but Collier's volume should push her over.
PROP ALERT
Kayla McBride Minnesota Lynx
Over 14.5 points 58%
McBride is the Lynx's second scoring option. With injuries thinning the rotation, she will see increased minutes and shot attempts. Liberty's perimeter defense is solid but McBride's shooting volume supports the over.
PROP ALERT
Jonquel Jones New York Liberty
Over 9.5 rebounds 60%
Jones is a dominant rebounder. Lynx frontcourt is weakened without Kosu, giving Jones an edge on the glass. Her rebounding rate supports a double-double threat.
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