Here is a complete guide for Friday-night clashes in the WNBA.
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The ongoing WNBA 2025 season kicked off on May 16, is the 29th season, with not just 12, but 13 teams clashing for the coveted title. The New York Liberty in the East, and the Minnesota Lynx as well as the Phoenix Mercury in the West are undefeated so far, giving tough competition to their rivals. In addition, the Dallas Wings’ rookie star Paige Bueckers and the Indiana Fever icon Caitlin Clark have already gained limelight and are setting the stage on fire!
On May 23, a total of eight teams will clash against each other in four games. Let us discuss everything that the WNBA has to offer to its fans for an exciting Friday evening.
Minnesota Lynx vs. Connecticut Sun Tip Off Time, Where To Watch and Betting Odds
The Minnesota Lynx will welcome the Connecticut Sun at Target Center in their fourth clash of the 2025 WNBA season. The Lynx have had a favorable start of the season, having won all of their previous three fixtures so far. As they head into Friday-night fixture, the Lynx would aim to improve their record to 4-0. They have Napheesa Collier leading the charts with 28.3 points on an average per contest. Jessica Shephard is leading in rebounds with an average of 9.3 per game, while Courtney Williams has the highest 8.7 assists on an average per game.
On the other hand, the Sun haven’t been able to open their winning account and are 0-2 in the current season, having lost to the Washington Mystics and Las Vegas Aces. They are going to have a challenge on their hands as they aim to win their first game. Despite both their losses so far, they have Tina Charles emerging as their star. The UConn alum led the scoring in both games, as she came up with 23 points against the Mystics and 20 points against the Aces.
Minnesota Lynx vs. Connecticut Sun Tip-Off- The forthcoming clash between the Minnesota Lynx and the Connecticut Sun tips off at 7:30 pm ET at Target Center.
Minnesota Lynx vs. Connecticut Sun Streaming Details– Fans would be able to watch the upcoming game on ION. The livestream will be available on WNBA League Pass.
Minnesota Lynx vs. Connecticut Sun Betting Odds- The Lynx are heavy favorites to win the forthcoming game with a spread of -15.5, according to BetMGM.
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Los Angeles Sparks vs. Golden State Valkyries Tip Off Time, Where To Watch and Betting Odds
The Los Angeles Sparks will host the latest addition to the league, the Golden State Valkyries at Crypto.com Arena on Friday. The Sparks, who finished at the bottom of the Western Conference standings in the previous season, aimed to make a stronger comeback in 2025. However, things are still the same for them. They have won only one of their three clashes so far.
On the other hand, the Valkyries have managed to win one and were defeated in one thus far. In the forthcoming game, they will aim to continue their winning streak. Both teams have clashed twice since the beginning of the 2025 season, once in a pre-season fixture, and once in a regular-season game. In both the fixtures, the Sparks dominated their rivals, and would aim to maintain the same dominance as the season moves ahead.
Los Angeles Sparks vs. Golden State Valkyries Tip-Off Time: The tip off between Sparks and Valkyries takes place at 10:00 pm ET at Crypto.com Arena.
Los Angeles Sparks vs. Golden State Valkyries Streaming Details- Fans would be able to watch Kate Martin take on court today against the Sparks on ION, and catch the live streaming on WNBA League Pass.
Los Angeles Sparks vs. Golden State Valkyries Betting Odds- Betting Odds on BetMGM favor Sparks to come on top of Valkyries with a spread of -10.5.
Seattle Storm vs. Phoenix Mercury Tip Off Time, Where To Watch and Odds
The Seattle Storm will be up against the Phoenix Mercury at the Climate Pledge Arena on Friday night. The Storm will head into the game on the back of a 79-71 win over the Dallas Wings, which leveled their win-loss tally 1-1. On the other hand, the Mercury, who finished at the seventh spot in the previous season, have emerged on top in their two games so far.
The forthcoming game will be a rematch of their previous meeting on Saturday, May 17 at Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona. The game saw the hosts taking down the guests in a blowout fashion, recording an 81-59 win. Mercury will aim to extend their record to 3-0, while the Storm would avenge their past defeat and wish to make the most of their home court advantage.
Seattle Storm vs. Phoenix Mercury Tip Off Time- The second meeting between Storm and the Mercury tips off at 10 pm ET at Climate Pledge Arena.
Seattle Storm vs. Phoenix Mercury Live Streaming Details- Fans would be able to watch Storm and Mercury engaging in an exciting clash on ION. The livestream of the game will be available on WNBA League Pass.
Seattle Storm vs. Phoenix Mercury Betting Odds- According to BetMGM, the Seattle Storm will emerge victorious in the upcoming game with a spread of -5.5.
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Las Vegas Aces vs. Washington Mystics Tip Off Time, Where To Watch and Odds
In the final fixture of Friday, the Las Vegas Aces will host the Washington Mystics at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Paradise, Nevada, in their home opener for the season. The Aces, currently seeded seventh in the WNBA standings, will head into the game on the back of an 87-62 win over the Connecticut Sun.
On the flip note, the Mystics have recorded two victories and one defeat thus far in the season. In their previous fixture, they went down against Golden State 76-74. The Aces are being led by A’ja Wilson once again this year, with 26.5 points, 13.0 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per season. For the Mystics, veteran guard Brittney Sykes is leading the charts with her career-bests of 26.3 PPG and 5.0 APG.
Speaking of their head-to-head record, the Aces have a 32-28 regular-season edge over Mystics, and came on top in their last four meetings.
Las Vegas Aces vs. Washington Mystics Tip-Off Time- The action between the Aces and the Mystics tips off at 10 pm ET at Michelob Ultra Arena.
Las Vegas Aces vs. Washington Mystics Live Streaming Details- The live broadcast for the Aces vs. the Mystics will be available on ION. The live streaming will be available on WNBA League Pass.
Las Vegas Aces vs. Washington Mystics Betting Odds- According to the odds by BetMGM, the Aces are highly favorable to win the game with a spread of -14.5.
Garima is a sports writer with around two years of experience in Indian sports and a newfound interest in the NBA. Inspired by the leadership of cricketing legend MS Dhoni, she wishes to bring in newer perspectives to the NBA fanatics with her writing.
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