Minnesota at New York

Minnesota has been stumbling, losing three of the last four. In fact, for a first place team they are only 4-5 the last nine games, a 2-7 spread run. There are a lot of reasons. They have struggled since acquiring All-Star center Sylvia Fowles, which changed roles on the team, plus their third leading scorer guard Seimone Augustus (knee) is out. Minnesota is also finishing off a hectic month where they had 10 games in 23 days. The Lynx are 3-11 ATS when playing on three or more days of rest, plus 1-5 ATS on the road. While Minnesota has already clinched a playoff berth, New York's magic number sits at one. A win by the Liberty over the Lynx on Friday would give New York its first playoff berth in three seasons. New York is also percentage points ahead of Minnesota for the best record in the league. New York is tops in the WNBA in rebounding and points allowed, plus on a 21-7 spread run. The Liberty is also 6-1 ATS in their last seven home games and will be fired up for this showdown. Play New York.