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July 8, 2026 β’ Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville
WNBA PREVIEW β’ July 8, 2026
Featured Matchup
Hardwood Matchup: Minnesota Lynx (16-6) meets Connecticut Sun (5-17) at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville.
Minnesota Lynx
Visiting Side
Record
16-6
Connecticut Sun
Home Side
Record
5-17
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MIN
|
21 | 20 | 19 | 26 | 86 |
|
CON
|
20 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 80 |
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
27%
Minnesota Lynx
VS
73%
Connecticut Sun
Projected Score
MIN 73
-
CON 79
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
3 of 4 categories
- Connecticut Sun maintains a stronger scoring margin over opponents.
- Connecticut Sun holds the advantage in team rebounding.
- Connecticut Sun shoots at a higher clip from the floor.
Minnesota Lynx
STAT
Connecticut Sun
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Connecticut Sun plays on familiar turf at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Minnesota Lynx Could Win
Minnesota Lynx generates 89.8 points per game while shooting 40.0%.
Why Connecticut Sun Could Win
Connecticut Sun produces 78.8 points per game on 42.5% shooting.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Connecticut Sun's more efficient shooting can break down the defense.
Game Details
Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
8,187
Closing Odds
Line: MIN -7.5 | O/U: 165.5
Team Leaders
Team Points
Leila Lacan
15
Team Assists
Leila Lacan
6
Team Points
Kayla McBride
23
Team Assists
Courtney Williams
7
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Minnesota Lynx (54.8%)
Connecticut Sun (45.2%)
Total Submissions: 0 circles
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