Minnesota Lynx vs. Chicago Sky 6/15/21 WNBA Pick, Odds, and Prediction

The Minnesota Lynx and Chicago Sky face off on Tuesday in a WNBA basketball showdown at the Target Center. This is the first meeting between the two teams this season. 

The Chicago Sky come into this game with a 4-7 record overall which puts them in 5th place in the Eastern Conference Standings. Even though the Chicago Sky have struggled, they are playing better as of late winning two games in a row. In the last game against the Indiana Fever, the Sky were able to win by four points, but that wasn’t enough to cover the spread. The Chicago Sky are averaging 78 points per game while their defense is giving up 78 points per game. Chicago is shooting 39.4 percent from the field and 33.5 percent from behind the three-point line. Candace Parker has played the last few games and she is averaging 13 points per game. Kahleah Copper is also averaging 14.2 points while shooting 40 percent from the field. 

On the other side of this matchup is the Minnesota Lynx who sit in 5th place in the Western Conference standings with a 4-5 record overall. The Minnesota Lynx got out to a slow start to the season, but they are playing better as of late, winning three of their last four games. In the last game against the Los Angeles Sparks, the defense gave up only 64 points, and that was the difference as they won by 14 points. On the season, the Minnesota Lynx are averaging 80.7 points per game while their defense is giving up 80.2 points per game. Sylvia Fowles has been the best player for the Lynx averaging 16.8 points, 8.7 rebounds per game, and shooting 64.1 percent from the field. 

Even though the Sky won the last game, they weren’t that impressive, and the Minnesota Lynx are going to take advantage. Look for the Lynx’s offense to be strong again, and Minnesota will come away with a cover of the spread.