Liberty vs. Lynx prediction: Buy low on NY to cover Game 1 spread

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Turay, M. (2026, September 27). Liberty vs. Lynx prediction: Buy low on NY to cover Game 1 spread. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/27/betting/liberty-vs-lynx-prediction-odds-wnba-playoff-game-1-picks-best-bet/

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New York Post · collected 2026-09-27 · by Mike Turay

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The New York Liberty face the Minnesota Lynx in Game 1 of their WNBA playoff series on Sunday, with the Lynx as 6.5-point favorites based on their regular-season dominance but recent split performance against the Fever. The article predicts a close game given the Liberty's strong defensive showing against Miles this season and Stewart’s career success against the Lynx, suggesting a bet on the Liberty to cover the spread at +6.5 points.

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The New York Liberty secured a shocking 91-75 victory over the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx in Game 1 of their best-of-three WNBA playoff series on Sunday, April 23, 2026. Despite finishing as the eighth seed with a record of 26-18, the Liberty's star player Breanna Stewart led the charge with an impressive performance of 34 points, 12 rebounds, and six assists. The win puts the Liberty one game away from eliminating the previously undefeated Lynx, who must now win Game 2 to avoid being the first top-seeded team in history to fail to advance past the first round since a format change in 2022.

Stewart's clutch play was pivotal, as she scored crucial points and made key defensive plays against her former college teammate Napheesa Collier. The Liberty capitalized on multiple Lynx turnovers and foul trouble, with Collier and All-Star center Natasha Howard each fouling out of the game. Rookie Olivia Miles struggled in her first playoff appearance, scoring just 11 points.

With Game 2 scheduled for Tuesday, April 25, at home, the Liberty now hold a narrow advantage but remain wary of a potential Lynx comeback, as they narrowly escaped a similar situation last year against Phoenix. The Liberty’s defense was instrumental in limiting the Lynx's scoring opportunities and forcing turnovers that kept the game close until the final quarter when New York pulled away. Despite their historic lead, Stewart emphasized the need for continued focus to avoid being caught off guard by Minnesota's resilience.

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Liberty ORG · 11× Lynx ORG · 8× Minnesota GPE · 4× Miles PERSON · 3× Breanna Stewart PERSON · 2× Jones PERSON · 2× NBA ORG · 2× NFL ORG · 2× Stewart PERSON · 2× Dream ORG · 1×

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Get the lowdown on the Best USA Sports Betting Sites and Apps - Check out the best sports betting sites and apps Her activity in the paint and high post should test Collier’s defense, and Jones’s presence also poses a tough challenge on the offensive boards, matching up with the shorter Natasha Howard.

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🔮 Other teams might prefer an easier start to the postseason, but the Liberty have a slight edge in experience and, in my opinion, playoff readiness.

2026-09-27 · New York Post

Liberty vs. Lynx prediction: Buy low on NY to cover Game 1 spread · assertive framing

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The Liberty begin their 2026 playoff quest in Minnesota on Sunday against the top-seeded Lynx, in a rematch of the 2024 WNBA Finals. asserted

Liberty → begin → Finals

After dropping its last two games to the Dream, Breanna Stewart and company clinched the eighth seed, guaranteeing a matchup with the title favorites. asserted

Stewart → drop → favorites

Minnesota split a home-and-home series against the Fever, with Olivia Miles resting up a calf injury for this playoff opener. asserted

Miles → split → opener

The Liberty enters with two double-digit wins over the Lynx, taking the regular-season series 2-1, but Miles and the Lynx are considerable 6.5-point favorites on the spread for Game 1. asserted

Miles → enter → Game

Liberty vs. Lynx prediction, best bet The Lynx’s 33-11 record secured them the No. 1 overall seed for a second straight season. asserted

record → secure → season

Only four of Minnesota’s eleven losses came by ten or more points, and the Liberty handed them two of those defeats. asserted

Liberty → come → defeats

Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu, and Jonquel Jones are no strangers to the big moment, and perhaps Chris DeMarco’s squad welcomes the challenge. asserted

squad → welcome → challenge

Other teams might prefer an easier start to the postseason, but the Liberty have a slight edge in experience and, in my opinion, playoff readiness. uncertain

Liberty → prefer → opinion

All eyes will be on Miles, as the ROY frontrunner makes her postseason debut following a sensational regular season. asserted

frontrunner → make → season

Alongside Naphessha Collier, the Lynx are seeking revenge from the Finals two seasons ago, but if the Liberty did indeed play their cards right, I like them to keep things close. asserted

I → seek → things

Miles averaged 19 points, six rebounds, and 4.7 assists against the Liberty this season, right in line with her nightly production. asserted

Miles → average → production

But the Liberty’s defense held her below 32 percent shooting in both losses and forced her into five turnovers in their previous win on Sep. 18. asserted

defense → hold → Sep.

Stewart is also as dependable as it gets in the postseason, boasting an impressive 8-2 career record against the Lynx dating back to her tenure with the Storm. asserted

it → get → Storm

presence → get → Howard

Minnesota also lacks depth, as their bench output of 15.4 points per contest ranked lowest in the ‘W.’ asserted

output → lack → W.

I like the Liberty to cover this 6.5 just as they did in the Target Center about a week ago. asserted

they → like → Center

Styles make fights, and I believe the physicality and experience from the Liberty’s side, especially from Stewart and Jones manning the paint, could create tense moments for the Lynx. uncertain

physicality → make → Lynx

The Play: Liberty +6.5 (-105, BetMGM) Why Trust New York Post Betting Mike Turay is a sports journalist and editor who closely follows the NBA, NFL, college sports and UFC. asserted

who → trust → NBA

He has demonstrated expertise in both NBA and NFL player prop bets for nearly three years. asserted

He → demonstrate → years

Mike is also highly knowledgeable about the sportsbook offer landscape, frequently trying and reviewing the latest apps and sites. asserted

Mike → try → apps

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