Minnesota
Minnesota Lynx vs. New York Liberty prediction: With Breanna Stewart needing one more 20 point game to set WNBA record, experts release projected stats for Sunday’s season finale
The New York Liberty will face off against the Minnesota Lynx in a series-deciding Game 5 of the WNBA Finals at Barclays Center on Sunday, scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. ET. Entering the final contest of the season, Syracuse native and perennial WNBA superstar Breanna Stewart needs just one more 20+ point game to set the all-time WNBA Finals record, which Stewart current shares with former Minnesota Lynx forward Maya Moore at ten 20+ point WNBA Finals games apiece.
Ahead of Sunday’s hugely anticipated WNBA finale, the data analysts at Dimers.com have simulated the Liberty-Lynx matchup 10,000 times, then compared the results to current WNBA betting odds to inform the data-driven betting preview below. This preview includes Dimers’ player stat projections, best bets and predicted scoreline for the Indiana Fever vs. Washington Mystics.
Lynx vs. Liberty betting preview
Utilize the interactive widget below to discover the current spread, total, and moneyline betting odds and probabilities for the Lynx-Liberty matchup at Barclays Center.
Check out all the important details on tonight’s game, as well as the best odds sourced from the top sportsbooks in the country.
Game details
The key information you need before the Lynx vs. Liberty WNBA game.
- Teams: Minnesota Lynx vs. New York Liberty
- Date: Sunday, October 20, 2024
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- Location: Barclays Center
- WNBA Playoffs: Latest WNBA Playoffs schedule
- WNBA news: Check the official WNBA website for the latest news alerts
Odds
The latest and best odds for the WNBA matchup between the Lynx and Liberty.
- Moneyline: Lynx +205, Liberty -250
- Total: Over/Under 156.5 (-110/-110)
The odds and lines presented in this article are the best available from selected sports betting site at the time of publication and are subject to change. You can enhance these odds by claiming the current welcome bonuses at FanDuel, BetMGM, and DraftKings, or by signing up for Bet365 with the exclusive bonus code “SYRACUSE”.
Expert prediction: Lynx vs. Liberty Game 5
Utilizing cutting-edge data analysis and advanced algorithms, the experts at Dimers have performed 10,000 simulations of Sunday’s Lynx vs. Liberty game.
According to Dimers’ highly regarded predictive analytics model, the Liberty are more likely to beat the Lynx at Barclays Center. This prediction is based on the model giving the Liberty a 69% chance of winning the game.
Furthermore, Dimers predicts that the over/under total of 156.5 points has a 63% chance of going over.
These predictions and probabilities are accurate at the time of publication but are subject to potential changes.
Lynx vs. Liberty Game 5 best bet
Our top pick for Lynx vs. Liberty in Game 5 on Sunday is to bet on Over 156.5 points (-110).
This expert betting advice is formulated through world-class modeling and valuable wagering intelligence, designed to help you make smarter investments.
Score prediction for Lynx vs. Liberty Game 5
Dimers’ predicted final score for the Minnesota vs. New York game on Sunday has the Liberty winning 82-77.
This expert prediction is based on each team’s average score following 10,000 game simulations, offering a glimpse into the potential outcome.
Lynx vs. Liberty player stat projections
To further analyze the potential impact of individual players, here is a breakdown of the projected box scores for both teams:
Breanna Stewart stat projections for 10/20/24
New York Liberty prediction
- Breanna Stewart: 21 PTS, 10 REB, 4 AST, 1 3PT
- Sabrina Ionescu: 20 PTS, 6 REB, 6 AST, 3 3PT
- Jonquel Jones: 15 PTS, 10 REB, 4 AST, 1 3PT
- Betnijah Laney: 9 PTS, 3 REB, 2 AST, 1 3PT
- Leonie Fiebich: 9 PTS, 4 REB, 3 AST, 2 3PT
Minnesota Lynx prediction
- Napheesa Collier: 21 PTS, 9 REB, 4 AST, 1 3PT
- Kayla McBride: 17 PTS, 3 REB, 4 AST, 3 3PT
- Courtney Williams: 12 PTS, 5 REB, 6 AST, 1 3PT
- Bridget Carleton: 10 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST, 2 3PT
- Alanna Smith: 9 PTS, 5 REB, 3 AST, 1 3PT
WNBA Sunday: Lynx vs. Liberty
Get ready for Sunday’s matchup between the Lynx and Liberty in the WNBA at Barclays Center, which is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET. We emphasize that all of the WNBA best bets and WNBA predictions in this article are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of Lynx vs. Liberty matchup, and they are correct at the time of publishing to help you make better decisions when placing bets at online sportsbooks.
Please note that when engaging in online betting, it is important to exercise responsible gambling practices and seek reputable sources for accurate and up-to-date information.
Minnesota
Videos show Stewart Trail Fire destruction near Two Harbors, Minnesota
A wildfire several miles north of Two Harbors, Minnesota, has grown to over 370 acres, according to officials.
In a Saturday morning update, the Minnesota Incident Command System says the Stewart Trail Fire is 0% contained, but firefighters are working to establish a containment line with heavy equipment such as dozers, as well as handlines. Crews worked on containment overnight.
MICS says numerous aircraft — helicopters, scooper planes and a single-engine airtanker — helped fight the fire by dropping water and fire retardant.
Crews determined overnight that the fire size is 376 acres.
Video posted to social media shows the wildfire scorching trees and structures along Highway 61. The flames can be seen near Betty’s Pies, which was among the businesses evacuated.
Evacuations have been ordered in an area between Two Harbors and Castle Danger. More evacuation details can be found on Lake County | Fire Safety & Evacuation.
Authorities have closed Highway 61 at County Highway 2 in Two Harbors and at County Highway 106 in Castle Danger. A detour has been set up for those who need to travel around the area.
Gov. Tim Walz issued a statement on social media Saturday morning.
“We have a number of agencies responding to help communities with the ongoing wildfires up north, including the DNR, MnDOT, and DPS,” Walz said. “Grateful to all those stepping into harms way to keep their neighbors safe.”
The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for 15 counties in parts of central and northeast Minnesota due to extreme fire risk. The affected areas include Cass, Crow Wing, Aitkin, Carlton, St. Louis, Pine, Otter Tail, Wadena, Grant, Douglas, Todd, Morrison, Mille Lacs, Kanabec and Benton counties. It remains in place until 9 p.m. Saturday.
“When fire risk is this high, it’s important to be careful with anything could spark a wildfire,” said Mike Warnke, DNR wildfire administrative supervisor.
Minnesota
Stearns County home prices down month to month, but up year to year
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Newly released data from Realtor.com for February shows that potential buyers and sellers in Stearns County saw lower home sale prices than the previous month’s median of $295,000.
The median home sold for $275,000, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. That means February, the most recent month for which figures are available, was down 6.8% from January.
Compared to February 2025, the median home sales price was up 11.1% compared to $247,500.
Realtor.com sources sales data from real estate deeds, resulting in a few months’ delay in the data. The statistics don’t include homes currently listed for sale and aren’t directly comparable to listings data.
Information on your local housing market, along with other useful community data, is available at data.sctimes.com.
Here is a breakdown on median sale prices:
- Looking only at single-family homes, the $275,000 median selling price in Stearns County was down 6.8% in February from $295,000 the month prior. Since February 2025, the sales price of single-family homes was up 11.1% from a median of $247,500. One single family home sold for $1 million or more during the month, compared to one recorded transactions of at least $1 million in February 2025.
About recorded home sales in Stearns County in Minnesota
In February, the number of recorded sales in Stearns County rose by 7.2% since February 2025 — from 97 to 104. All residential home sales totaled $30.7 million.
Across Minnesota, homes sold at a median of $320,000 during February, down 2.5% from $328,171 in January. There were 3,789 recorded sales across the state during February, down 10.1% from 4,213 recorded sales in February 2025.
Here’s a breakdown for the full state:
- The total value of recorded residential home sales in Minnesota decreased by 88.1% from $12.7 billion in January to $1.5 billion this February.
- Out of all residential home sales in Minnesota, 2.77% of homes sold for at least $1 million in February, down from 2.9% in February 2025.
- Sales prices of single-family homes across Minnesota increased by 3.8% from a median of $322,588 in January to $335,000 in February. Since February 2025, the sales price of single-family homes across the state was down 2.6% from $343,978.
- Across the state, the sales price of condominiums and townhomes dropped 23.5% from a median of $355,491 in January to $272,000 during February. The median sales price of condominiums and townhomes is down 4.5% from the median of $284,848 in February 2025.
The median home sales price used in this report represents the midway point of all the houses or units listed over the given period of time. The median offers a more accurate view of what’s happening in a market than the average sales price, which would mean taking the sum of all sales prices then dividing by the number of homes sold. The average can be skewed by one particularly low or high sale.
USA TODAY Co. is publishing localized versions of this story on its news sites across the country, generated with data from Realtor.com. Please leave any feedback or corrections for this story here.
Minnesota
Minnesota honors 314 fallen officers in solemn St. Paul ceremony
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – Families and officers gathered outside the state capitol on Friday to remember and honor Minnesota’s fallen law enforcement officers.
Families honor loved ones killed in the line of duty
What we know:
The Peace Officers Memorial Day event began with a 24-hour vigil Thursday night, where officers from around Minnesota stood guard at the memorial.
The day included moments of silence, the playing of Taps and several wreath-laying ceremonies.
“Every once in a while, something tragic happens and somebody dies in the line of duty,” said Chief Brian Hubbard, president of the Minnesota Law Enforcement Memorial Association, which organized the service.
According to organizers, 314 officers have died in the line of duty in Minnesota.
Behind every name is a family, a story and painful memory.
Tina Arendt of Cold Spring was young when her father, Stearns County Senior Sheriff’s Deputy Edwin Arendt, 61, died in the line of duty in November 1987. On Friday, she laid a wreath in his memory.
“It was just a random accident out in the middle of the country, and he didn’t make it home,” she recalled. “Things I remember about him – he loved his job. He loved being out helping people. There wasn’t a day that he wasn’t proud and honored to wear the badge.”
The event was as much about supporting families as it was about honoring the fallen.
“The main heart behind doing this is to make sure that those family members, those survivors left behind, know that we won’t forget about them,” said Hubbard.
The vigil and service at the memorial
Timeline:
The 24-hour silent vigil began Thursday night and ends Friday night. Officers took turns standing guard at the memorial throughout the day and night.
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