WNBA Betting Picks: Predictions for Thursday, May 14, 2026

Minnesota looks like the right side on the moneyline at plus money.

The Lynx (1-1) are coming off an 88-84 road win over Phoenix, and the balance was encouraging. Natasha Howard and Kayla McBride each had 14 points, while six Minnesota players finished in double figures. That kind of depth matters, especially with Napheesa Collier out.

SIX players had double-digit points last night. 😤 pic.twitter.com/HpyNeu9eMX

— Minnesota Lynx (@minnesotalynx) May 13, 2026

The rebounding edge also stands out. Minnesota beat Phoenix 43-31 on the glass, while Dallas (1-1) was outrebounded 44-34 in its 77-72 home loss to Atlanta. If the Lynx control the boards again, they should create enough extra possessions to keep this game tilted in their favor.

Dallas still has Arike Ogunbowale, but the Wings shot just 38% from the field and went 4-for-26 from three-point land last time out. With Minnesota’s defense and rebounding, the Lynx moneyline is the play at WNBA betting sites.

New York (2-1) is in a strong bounce-back spot after falling 98-96 to Portland on Tuesday.

The Liberty still showed plenty offensively in the loss, with all five starters reaching double figures and Pauline Astier pouring in 24 points. The biggest issue was turnovers, as New York gave the ball away 18 times and allowed Portland to capitalize throughout the game.

Squad put up a hard fight til the end. Ready to bounce back Thursday in pt. 2 💪 pic.twitter.com/yJi9ZQ8ayu

— New York Liberty (@nyliberty) May 13, 2026

Portland (1-1) also shot well above expectations from deep, knocking down 15-of-33 three-point attempts behind big nights from Bridget Carleton (26 points) and Carla Leite (21 points). That type of shooting performance is difficult to repeat against a Liberty team that should come out with far more defensive intensity in the rematch.

This feels like a revenge game where New York cleans up the mistakes that cost them the first meeting. If the Liberty take better care of the basketball and tightens things up defensively, they should have a good chance to win comfortably.