The Minnesota Lynx and Dallas Wings are set to face off in Dallas, both holding a 1-1 record early in the 2026 WNBA season. The Wings are coming off a loss to the Atlanta Dream, while the Lynx are looking to capitalise on their recent performance. The Wings enter the game as favourites, according to oddsmakers.
Fudd’s Injury and Bueckers’ Performance
The Dallas Wings’ offense struggled in their recent loss to the Atlanta Dream. They were also without Azzi Fudd, their No. 1 overall pick, due to a knee injury. Fudd is listed as questionable for Thursday’s game.
Paige Bueckers, the Wings star guard, is averaging 17.5 points per game. She is shooting 59.1 percent from the field and 42.9 percent from 3-point range.
Bueckers averaged over 19 points per game in the 2025 season.
Miles Leading the Lynx Offense
Olivia Miles, the No. 2 overall pick, has become a focal point for the Lynx offense with Napheesa Collier out due to an ankle injury. Miles is averaging 17.0 points, 4.5 rebounds and 7.5 assists per game.
Napheesa Collier remains out for the Lynx.
Wings’ Defensive Questions
Expectations are higher for Dallas in 2026 after a 10-win season last year. Major questions remain about their defence. The Wings ranked as one of the worst defensive teams in the league in 2025 and currently sit 11th out of 15 teams in defensive rating for the 2026 season.
Lynx as Underdogs
The Lynx are 3.5-point underdogs against the Wings. The Lynx are 2-0 against the spread this season, after facing Atlanta and Phoenix. They won as underdogs against Phoenix after Phoenix beat the Las Vegas Aces earlier this season, and they only lost by one at home to Atlanta in their season opener.
The Lynx have given up at least 84 points in back-to-back games.
- Napheesa Collier (ankle) remains out.
- The Lynx are 2-0 against the spread this season.
- The Wings are coming off a 10-win season.
Despite Collier’s absence, the Lynx have veterans and the strong early play of Miles. The Lynx are sixth in net rating.
The Wings have playoff expectations this season.