The Minnesota Lynx host the Seattle Storm on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Target Center. The game tips off at 8:00 PM ET. Minnesota is off to a perfect 4-0 start and sits in first place in the Western Conference. Seattle enters at 3-1 and has won three straight games after dropping the season opener.
This is the first meeting between the teams in 2025. Last season, Minnesota took three of four games against Seattle before the Storm closed out the series with a big win. Both teams are among the top in the league early, and this is a key matchup for playoff positioning down the road.
MIN Preview – Collier on Fire and Lynx Still Unbeaten
Napheesa Collier has led the Lynx to their undefeated start with dominant play on both ends. She is scoring 29.5 points per game while also averaging 7.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.8 steals, and 1.3 blocks. She had 33 points and 11 boards in the last win over Connecticut.
Collier has gotten help from Jessica Shepard, who is grabbing 8.5 rebounds per game and scoring 10.5. Alanna Smith and Courtney Williams also contribute over 10 points per game. Williams leads the team in assists at 7.2 per game and runs the offense with pace.
Defense has been the anchor for Minnesota. They are holding opponents to just 77.5 points per game. The Lynx rank among the best in the league in first-half defense and have forced turnovers while limiting second-chance points. Kayla McBride remains out for personal reasons but hasn’t slowed their early success.
SEA Preview – Storm Look to Stay Hot on the Road
After losing to Phoenix to open the season, Seattle has rebounded with wins over Dallas, Phoenix, and Las Vegas. Their most recent win was a statement, beating the Aces 102-82. Seattle shot over 54% from the field and had 27 assists as a team.
Nneka Ogwumike leads the Storm with 20.5 points and 10.3 rebounds. Skylar Diggins is also playing at a high level, averaging 19 points and 8.8 assists. Both have led the offense during the win streak. Diggins has at least 8 assists in every game so far this season.
Gabby Williams and Ezi Magbegor round out a well-balanced lineup. Williams had 12 points and 5 assists against the Aces. Magbegor added 12 points and 7 boards. The Storm are improving on defense and moving the ball well on offense. They rank top five in assists per game and are finding open looks in the halfcourt.
Betting Prediction
Minnesota is a 6.5-point home favorite, and the total is 157.5. Both teams are off to strong starts, and this game could be close throughout. The Storm are shooting well, sharing the ball, and have veterans who can handle tough road environments. They’ve covered in three straight and come in with momentum.
The Lynx are balanced and play strong defense, but Seattle’s pace and experience make them a live underdog. If Ogwumike and Diggins hit their marks, this game should stay close. The under has hit in three of four games for both teams this season, and a slower second half could keep the final score under the total.
Pick: Storm +6.5
