The Washington Mystics and Minnesota Lynx meet Sunday in WNBA action at the Target Center. Here’s a Lynx vs Mystics Prediction. This article will include a Lynx vs Mystics Pick.
Washington Mystics Betting Preview
The Washington Mystics look for a win after winning 3 of their last 4 games. The Mystics have lost 4 of their last 7 road games.
The Washington Mystics are averaging 82.2 points on 44.8 percent shooting and allowing 86 points on 43.7 percent shooting. Sonia Citron is averaging 17.3 points and 3.9 rebounds, while Kiki Iriafen is averaging 15.1 points and 1.5 assists. Shakira Austin is the third double-digit scorer, and Michaela Onyenwere is grabbing 3.1 rebounds. The Washington Mystics are shooting 28.4 percent from beyond the arc and 75.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Mystics are allowing 35.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.9 rebounds per game.
Minnesota Lynx Betting Preview
The Minnesota Lynx look to stay hot after winning 13 of their last 15 games. The Minnesota Lynx have won 6 straight home games.
The Minnesota Lynx are averaging 92.3 points on 50.1 percent shooting and allowing 79.4 points on 39 percent shooting. Olivia Miles is averaging 18.3 points and 4.9 rebounds, while Natasha Howard is averaging 17.1 points and 7.5 rebounds. Courtney Williams is the third double-digit scorer, and Kayla McBride is grabbing 4.1 rebounds. The Minnesota Lynx are shooting 39.3 percent from beyond the arc and 78.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Minnesota Lynx are allowing 30.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Minnesota Lynx will win
- The Lynx have won each of their last 10 games as favorites.
- The Mystics have lost each of their last seven games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Lynx have covered the spread in each of their last six day games at Target Center.
- The Mystics have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five road games after winning as underdogs.
Why the Washington Mystics will win
- The Mystics have covered the spread in three of their last four games against the Lynx.
Total Points Facts
- Six of the Lynx’s last seven day games at Target Center following a road win have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Five of the Mystics’ last six day games against Western Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Minnesota Lynx Player Facts
- Natasha Howard ranks 1st in the league for points in the paint (220) this season.
- Courtney Williams ranks 1st in the league for fast-break points (56) this season.
Washington Mystics Player Facts
- Kiki Iriafen ranks 4th amongst qualified players for second-chance points per game (3.6) this season.
- Shakira Austin ranks 3rd amongst qualified Centers for points per game (14.5) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Minnesota Lynx rank 1st for field goal percentage this season (50.1%).
- The Minnesota Lynx rank 1st for opponent field goal percentage this season (39.0%).
- The Washington Mystics rank 14th for three-point field goals made per game this season (5.5).
- The Washington Mystics rank 1st for free throws made per game this season (20.0).
Lynx vs Mystics Injury Report
Napheesa Collier is out for the Lynx due to an ankle injury. Dorka Juhasz is out due to a foot injury. Emma Cechova is out with a knee injury.
The Mystics don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
Lynx vs Mystics Prediction
I wouldn’t talk you off the ledge if looking at the Lynx as they’re 13-3 SU and ATS this season. The Lynx are money-making machines. However, the Mystics continue to get disrespected by oddsmakers, and as I’ve said many times before, they’ve been kind to us as underdogs. In fact, the Mystics are 13-4 ATS in their last 17 games as a double-digit underdog. The Mystics just beat the Liberty as a double-digit underdog. The Mystics also don’t have any players on their injury report for the first time in a while. Give me the points.