The Minnesota Lynx visit the Toronto Tempo on Thursday night at Scotiabank Arena, and this rematch lands just two days after the teams met in Minneapolis. Minnesota arrives at 23-6, the best record in the WNBA, while Toronto sits at 10-17 and continues to fight for a spot in the postseason field.
The Lynx are 11-point road favorites, which is a full basket-and-a-half wider than the margin they managed on Tuesday. That gap between the price and the recent result is the story of this card. Below we break down the matchup, the odds, and the plays we like before tip-off.
Last Updated: Thursday, July 30, 2026
Minnesota Lynx vs. Toronto Tempo — Time & How to Watch
| Where | Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON |
| When | Thursday, July 30 – 8:00 PM ET |
| TV | Amazon Prime Video |
Minnesota Lynx vs. Toronto Tempo Betting Preview
The Lynx are playing the best basketball in the league. The Lynx have won eight of their last 10 games and sit atop the standings behind head coach Cheryl Reeve. The offense has another gear now that Napheesa Collier is back. Collier missed the first half of the season while recovering from ankle surgery, then poured in 24 points in Tuesday’s win over Toronto. Around her, Courtney Williams, Kayla McBride, Natasha Howard, and rookie guard Olivia Miles give Reeve a deep, balanced rotation. The only long-term absence is Emma Cechova, who is out for the season with a torn ACL.
Toronto’s inaugural season has been a grind. The Tempo have dropped eight of their last 10 and rank near the bottom of the league in points allowed. Guard Marina Mabrey remains the engine, and she is the team’s leading scorer and top perimeter threat under head coach Sandy Brondello. The injury sheet is a problem, however. Starting guard Brittney Sykes is out with a plantar fascia injury that has sidelined her since June. Kiki Rice has been slowed by an ankle sprain, while Nyara Sabally and Isabelle Harrison have also been banged up.
The season series tilts hard toward Minnesota. The Lynx won the first meeting 100-72 in May, then closed out a 100-93 decision on Tuesday. Still, that seven-point final was far tighter than the opener, and it came with Toronto shorthanded. For more on how that game set up, see our recent Tempo and Lynx coverage.
Minnesota Lynx vs. Toronto Tempo Odds
| Spread | Moneyline | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynx | -11 (-115) | -625 | U 189 (-110) |
| Tempo | +11 (-105) | +430 | O 189 (-110) |
Odds accurate as of Thursday, July 30, 2026 via TheSpread.com. Odds change, get the latest WNBA Odds – Futures – Props
Minnesota Lynx vs. Toronto Tempo — Who Is the Public Betting?
| Lynx | 29% | 71% | Tempo |
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Lynx vs. Tempo Prediction — Can Toronto Keep It Close Again at Home?
The betting market opened Minnesota at -11.5 and trimmed the number to -11. Nearly three-quarters of spread tickets sit on Toronto, so the public is happy to take the home dog and the points. That interest is easy to understand. Minnesota just beat this same Tempo team by only seven, and the Lynx have failed to cover in most of their recent games. A team that wins without covering is tough to back at double digits on the road.
The case for Minnesota is still real. The Lynx blew Toronto out by 28 in the first meeting, Collier is now healthy, and the Tempo remain without Sykes and possibly Rice. On talent alone, this is a mismatch. A focused Minnesota team can win by 15 or more without much trouble.
The concern is motivation and math. This is the second leg of a quick turnaround against an opponent Minnesota already handled. Road favorites in that spot often coast, and Toronto plays with more urgency in front of its home crowd at Scotiabank Arena. Given the seven-point result on Tuesday and Minnesota’s recent trouble covering, the points feel like the safer side of a lopsided ticket count.
The Pick: Toronto Tempo +11 (-105)
Lynx vs. Tempo Prediction — Will Toronto’s Leaky Defense Fuel the Scoreboard?
The total opened at 184.5 and has climbed to 189, and the market has good reason to push it up. Toronto ranks near the bottom of the league in points allowed, and Minnesota’s offense is deeper now that Collier is back in the lineup. Tuesday’s meeting flew past this number at 193 combined points, and the Tempo have leaned over in recent games. Toronto’s up-tempo, perimeter-heavy attack around Mabrey also helps the scoreboard move.
The under is not without merit. Reeve’s teams defend, and the May meeting stayed low as Toronto managed just 72 points. If the Tempo offense stalls again, this game could grind. Even so, the combination of Toronto’s defensive issues and two teams that just combined for 193 tips the lean to the over.
The Pick: Over 189 (-110)
Final Thoughts and Bonus Angle
The moneyline offers one more angle for a longer shot. Toronto is priced at +430 to win outright, which implies roughly a 19 percent chance. A home underdog that kept Tuesday’s game to seven points arguably deserves better than that. The counterpoint is simple. Toronto has lost eight of 10 and dropped both meetings, so this is a speculative sprinkle rather than a core play.
To recap the card, the featured play is Toronto Tempo +11 (-105), backed by the total going Over 189 (-110). Bettors hunting a bigger payout can add a small stake on the Tempo moneyline at +430. Each lean respects both the talent gap and how Tuesday’s meeting actually played out.
Bonus Pick: Toronto Tempo Moneyline (+430)
WNBA Lynx vs. Tempo FAQ: Thursday July 30, 2026
What time does the Lynx vs. Tempo game start?
The Minnesota Lynx and Toronto Tempo tip off at 8:00 PM ET on Thursday, July 30, 2026. The game is played at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. It is the second meeting between the teams in three days, following Minnesota’s win in Minneapolis on Tuesday.
What channel is the Lynx vs. Tempo game on?
The game streams nationally on Amazon Prime Video. There is no traditional cable television broadcast for this matchup. Viewers need a Prime Video subscription to watch the Lynx and Tempo live on Thursday night.
Where are the Lynx and Tempo playing today?
The game is at Scotiabank Arena in downtown Toronto, home of the NBA’s Raptors. The Tempo split their inaugural home schedule between Scotiabank Arena and Coca-Cola Coliseum, using the larger downtown building for select marquee dates like this one.
Who won the last meeting between the Lynx and Tempo?
Minnesota won the most recent meeting 100-93 on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at Target Center. Napheesa Collier led the way with 24 points in her home return. The Lynx have won both regular-season matchups against Toronto this year.
Is Brittney Sykes playing tonight?
No. Toronto guard Brittney Sykes is out with a left plantar fascia injury that has sidelined her since June. She has no firm return date. Fellow guard Kiki Rice has also been slowed by an ankle sprain and carried a questionable tag through this stretch.