The Chicago Sky and Minnesota Lynx meet Sunday in WNBA action at the Target Center. Here’s a Lynx vs. Sky Prediction. This article will include a Lynx vs. Sky Pick.
Chicago Sky Betting Preview
The Chicago Sky look for a third road win to improve to 3-1 on the season. The Sky have lost 6 of their last 8 regular season road games.
The Chicago Sky are averaging 83.3 points on 42.2 percent shooting and allowing 79 points on 36.1 percent shooting. Rickea Jackson is averaging 22 points and 6 rebounds, while Kamilla Cardoso is averaging 12.3 points and 9.7 rebounds. Skylar Diggins is the third double-digit scorer and Jacy Sheldon is grabbing 3.7 rebounds. The Chicago Sky are shooting 30.5 percent from beyond the arc and 71.6 percent from the free throw line. The Chicago Sky are allowing 28.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37.3 rebounds per game.
Minnesota Lynx Betting Preview
The Minnesota Lynx look for their third straight win to improve to 3-1 on the season. The Minnesota Lynx have won 8 of their last 12 regular season games.
The Minnesota Lynx are averaging 89.3 points on 53.1 percent shooting and allowing 87 points on 41.7 percent shooting. Olivia Miles is averaging 16.3 points and 3.7 rebounds, while Natasha Howard is averaging 15.3 points and 7 rebounds. Courtney Williams is the third double-digit scorer and Kayla McBride is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Minnesota Lynx are shooting 36 percent from beyond the arc and 71.9 percent from the free throw line. The Minnesota Lynx are allowing 28 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33 rebounds per game.
Why the Minnesota Lynx will win
- The Lynx has won each of their last nine home games following a road win.
- The Sky have lost each of their last 11 Sunday games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Lynx have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games against Sky teams that held a winning record.
- The Sky have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven night games against Lynx teams that held a winning record.
Why the Chicago Sky will win
- The underdogs have won four of the Lynx’s last six games.
- The Lynx have lost each of their last three games against teams that held winning records.
- The Lynx have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight night games against teams that held a winning record.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in five of the Lynx’s last six games.
Total Points: Facts
- Seven of the Lynx’s last eight home games against the Sky have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Sky’s last four road games following a road loss has gone UNDER the total points line.
Minnesota Lynx Player Facts
- Nia Coffey ranks 1st amongst qualified players for 3P% (70.0%) this season.
- Courtney Williams has recorded 2+ steals in seven consecutive appearances—the longest active streak of any player in the league.
Chicago Sky Player Facts
- Jacy Sheldon ranks T1st amongst qualified players for FT% (100.0%) this season.
- Skylar Diggins has recorded 2+ assists in 91 consecutive appearances—the longest active streak of any player in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Minnesota Lynx rank 14th for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (28.3).
- The Minnesota Lynx rank 14th for field goal attempts per game this season (64.0).
- The Chicago Sky rank 1st for opponent assists per game this season (14.0).
- The Chicago Sky rank 1st for blocks per game this season (7.7).
Lynx vs Sky 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 Sky will be without DiJonai Carrington due to a foot injury. Azura Stevens is out with a knee injury. Courtney Vandersloot is also out with a knee injury. Skylar Diggins is questionable with an eye issue.
Lynx vs Sky Prediction
As I’ve mentioned many times already, I like this Sky roster and believe this is a sneaky contender. The problem here is they’re banged up and that list is getting longer by the day as Diggins could be out as well. The Sky are also playing their fourth straight road game and all of that travel out of the gate is going to take a physical toll. The Lynx are still down Collier, but they’ve been competing and winning games regardless. Howard, Williams, and McBride are all gamers capable of producing wins. Also, Miles is on a fast track to winning rookie of the year. I’m going to side with the Lynx and the reasonable number at home.