Atlanta Dream vs. Minnesota Lynx 6/1/22 WNBA Picks, Predictions, Odds

The Minnesota Lynx and Atlanta Dream face off on Wednesday in a WNBA showdown at The Gateway Center at College Park. When these two teams faced off in June 2021 it was the Lynx that secured the 87-85. 

The Lynx come into this game with a 2-7 record overall, and they suffered another loss in their last game. The Lynx were competitive against the Los Angeles Sparks, but they couldn’t make the winning plays in the 4th quarter and lost 85-83. Two games ago, against the New York Liberty, the Lynx scored 84 points and beat New York by six points. The Lynx are averaging 79.2 points while giving up 85.9 points per game. The Lynx are ranked 9th in the league, while their defense is ranked 9th. Sylvia Fowles has been the top player for the Lynx, averaging 17.1 points while shooting 62.7 percent from the field. 

On the other side of this matchup is the Atlanta Dream, who sits with a 5-3 record overall, and they are coming off a big victory against the Phoenix Mercury. The Dream’s offense scored 81 points, and their defense was even more impressive, giving up only 54 points. Atlanta is averaging 75.8 points, while their defense is giving up 73.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 11th in the league, while their defense is ranked 3rd. The Dream wants to play at a faster pace, and they are ranked 3rd in the league in terms of that. Rhyne Howard has been the top player for the Dream, averaging 16.9 points while shooting 40.6 percent from the field. 

The Lynx have had issues winning games, but as of late, they have been a lot more competitive. In the last game against the Sparks, they only lost by two points, and I expect they will be competitive again. The Lynx offense is going to be good in this game, and they will keep this game close. Back the Lynx against the spread.