Los Angeles Sparks vs. Minnesota Lynx 5/17/22 WNBA Picks, Predictions, Odds

The Minnesota Lynx and Los Angeles Sparks face off on Tuesday in a WNBA showdown at Crypto.com Arena. These two teams have had quite the battles over the years, especially in WNBA finals, but these teams look a lot different than years past. 

The Lynx have really struggled this season, and they come into this game with an 0-4 record overall. In the last game against the Chicago Sky, they were competitive, but they still lost by four points. The Lynx didn’t have enough offense in the first half, and that led to the defeat. The Lynx are averaging 73.5 points per game, while their defense is giving up 84.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 11th in the league, while their defense is ranked 12th. The offense is an issue, but more importantly, the defense is going to need to be better. Their expected win/loss record is 1-3. Sylvia Fowles has been the top player for Lynx, averaging 17.8 points while shooting 61.5 percent from the field. 

On the other side of this matchup is the Los Angeles Sparks, who sit with a 2-2 record, and they have lost two games in a row. In the last game against the Connecticut Sun, the offense scored 60 points The Sparks are averaging 80 points while their defense is giving up 80.5 points per game. The offense is ranked 5th in the WNBA and the offense is going to need to be good in this game. The pace of this game is sixth in the WNBA, but I would expect them to push the pace in this game. Jordin Canada has been the top player for the Sparks, averaging 15.5 points while shooting 50 percent from the field. 

The Lynx have had so much change early in the season, and I don’t see them magically finding success in this game. The Lynx defense is giving up 84.8 points per game, and the Sparks offense is going to get whatever they want in this game. The Sparks will score at least 84 points, and they will cover the spread.