The Connecticut Sun vs Minnesota Lynx game tips off Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, and it lands 48 hours after one of the season's biggest upsets. These two just played on Monday, when the last-place Sun walked into Minnesota and stunned the league-best Lynx by a single point. Now the rematch is in Connecticut, the Lynx are the road favorite, and both teams are managing notable absences. Here is everything you need before the opening tip: the exact time, how to watch, team form, the injury picture, the head-to-head, the odds, and how to bet it with the BettorEdge community.
Quick comparison
| Minnesota Lynx | Connecticut Sun | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 15-6 | 5-16 |
| Last game | Lost 90-89 at home to Connecticut | Won 90-89 at Minnesota (upset) |
| Head coach | Cheryl Reeve | - |
| Key players | Kayla McBride, Courtney Williams, Natasha Howard | Brittney Griner, Leila Lacan |
| Injury watch | Napheesa Collier (out), Olivia Miles (questionable, calf) | Aneesah Morrow (out), Hailey Van Lith (out) |
Match: Connecticut Sun vs Minnesota Lynx, WNBA regular season
Tip-off: Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 7:30 PM ET (6:30 PM CT, 4:30 PM PT)
Venue: Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut
Watch: USA Network nationally.
Match overview: date, time, and how to watch
This is a quick, back-to-back rematch, and the twist is that the underdog just won the first leg. Minnesota has been the class of the WNBA all season, carrying the league's best point differential at roughly plus nine per game and one of the most efficient offenses in the sport at about 90 points a night. Connecticut, in the middle of a rebuild, sits at the bottom of the standings with a differential near minus seven. And yet the Sun went into Target Center on Monday and won by one. That result is exactly why this rematch is worth your attention: the market still favors Minnesota, but Connecticut just proved it can hang with them.
The Connecticut Sun vs Minnesota Lynx game tips off Wednesday, July 8 at 7:30 PM ET (6:30 PM CT, 5:30 PM MT, 4:30 PM PT). Nationally, it is set to air on USA Network, which means it is also available through live-TV streaming services that carry USA, such as YouTube TV and Fubo. Lynx fans can also stream it through the team platform Victory+, where streaming restrictions may apply. Check your provider for the exact channel in your market, since national and local windows can vary.
Form, players, and the injury picture
Minnesota has been the story of the first half of the WNBA season. Cheryl Reeve's group holds the best record in the league at 15-6 and the best point differential in the sport, and it has done it without its franchise star. Kayla McBride has been a steady scoring source and poured in 28 points in the July 6 loss. Courtney Williams is the engine that makes the offense run, filling the box score with 23 points, nine rebounds, and six assists in that same game. Natasha Howard has been quietly excellent, averaging around 17.7 points and 8.2 rebounds while shooting better than 60 percent from the field, one of the most efficient forward seasons in the league.
The absences are real, though. Napheesa Collier, the centerpiece of this team, has not played a single game in 2026 as she recovers from offseason surgery on both ankles. She returned to practice in early July, an encouraging step, but the Lynx have not set a return date and she remains ruled out for this one. Rookie guard Olivia Miles, who has been terrific when available at nearly 19 points per game, is questionable with a right calf injury and is in danger of missing her first game of the season. Emma Cechova is out with a knee issue, and Dorka Juhasz is listed as probable with a foot injury.
Connecticut is in the middle of a reset. The Sun lost Marina Mabrey to the Toronto Tempo in the expansion draft, and franchise legend Tina Charles retired before the season, leaving a young core to grow up fast. The headline addition is Brittney Griner, who signed a one-year free-agent deal with Connecticut in April and has anchored the frontcourt. Griner was the difference on Monday, scoring a season-high 29 points on 11-of-14 shooting with 10 rebounds. Around her, guard Leila Lacan chipped in 13, center Olivia Nelson-Ododa added 10 points and eight rebounds, and reserve Kennedy Burke delivered the dagger, scoring 16 off the bench including two three-pointers inside the final three minutes. For the rematch, Connecticut has ruled out Aneesah Morrow for personal reasons and Hailey Van Lith on a coach's decision, thinning an already young rotation.
Head-to-head history and storylines
The most relevant history could not be fresher. On July 6, 2026, the Connecticut Sun beat the Minnesota Lynx 90-89 at Target Center. Brittney Griner led all scorers with 29 points and 10 rebounds, Kayla McBride paced Minnesota with 28, and Courtney Williams posted 23 points, nine rebounds, and six assists. Kennedy Burke buried a wide-open three from the top of the key with 44.5 seconds left to put the Sun ahead, and Connecticut held on for a one-point win. It was a genuine upset, a 5-16 team knocking off a 15-6 team on the road, and it resets the tone for this rematch.
The last-place Sun just beat the first-place Lynx by one on Minnesota's floor. Now Minnesota has to prove that was a fluke, in Connecticut.
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Betting odds, market read, and final takeaway
Here is a current market snapshot for Connecticut Sun vs Minnesota Lynx. Lines move right up to tip, and the Olivia Miles news will move them more, so treat these as a snapshot.
| Market | Minnesota Lynx | Connecticut Sun |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -7.5 | +7.5 |
| Moneyline | around -285 | around +270 |
| Total (O/U) | around 167.5 points | |
Even after losing on Monday, Minnesota is the clear favorite, and the math backs it. The Lynx have the best record and the best point differential in the WNBA, while the Sun sit last in both. A moneyline near -285 implies Minnesota winning close to three out of four times, and the +270 on Connecticut prices the Sun as a home underdog the market sees winning a little more than a quarter of the time. Prices vary by book and had been wider before Monday's result, so shop the number. A 7.5-point spread is a meaningful gap, but it is smaller than Minnesota's season-long dominance would suggest, which is the market respecting what just happened on Connecticut's end.
The cleanest read is that Minnesota is the better team over a full season and will be motivated to answer an embarrassing loss, but laying 7.5 points against a team that just beat you outright is a real ask, especially on that team's home floor. If you back the Lynx, the moneyline near -285 is more defensible than the spread, since it only asks Minnesota to win, not to win comfortably. If you want Connecticut, the value case is the points at +7.5, a home dog with a red-hot Griner and a proven ability to hang with this exact opponent 48 hours ago. Either way, wait for the final injury report before you lock anything, because Olivia Miles is the one input that can reshape this game.
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Connecticut Sun vs Minnesota Lynx FAQ
What time is the Sun vs Lynx game?
The Connecticut Sun vs Minnesota Lynx game tips off Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET (6:30 PM CT, 5:30 PM MT, 4:30 PM PT).
What channel is Sun vs Lynx on?
The game is set to air nationally on USA Network, and it streams through live-TV services that carry USA, such as YouTube TV and Fubo, as well as the Lynx platform Victory+. Check your provider for the exact channel in your market.
Is Napheesa Collier playing against the Sun?
No. Collier has not played in 2026 as she recovers from offseason surgery on both ankles. She returned to practice in early July, but the Lynx have ruled her out for this game and have not set a return date.
Is Olivia Miles playing for the Lynx?
Miles is questionable with a right calf injury and is in danger of missing her first game of the season. Watch Minnesota's final injury report before tip.
Who won the last Sun vs Lynx game?
Connecticut won the most recent meeting 90-89 on July 6, 2026, in Minneapolis. Brittney Griner led all scorers with 29 points and 10 rebounds, and Kennedy Burke hit a late three to seal the upset.
Who is favored in Sun vs Lynx?
Minnesota is favored at around -7.5 on the spread, with a moneyline near -285. Connecticut is the home underdog at +7.5 and around +270 on the moneyline.
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The bottom line
Connecticut Sun vs Minnesota Lynx tips off Wednesday, July 8 at 7:30 PM ET from Mohegan Sun Arena, a quick rematch of a game the last-place Sun stole from the first-place Lynx by one point. Minnesota is the better team and the market still favors them, but a confident, Griner-led Sun side at home makes this more live than the standings suggest. Watch the Olivia Miles team news, pick your side on BettorEdge, sign up for up to $100 to start, and enjoy the midweek hoops with your people. Better odds. You keep more.
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