The Seattle Storm and Minnesota Lynx meet Saturday in WNBA action at the Target Center. Here’s a Lynx vs Storm Prediction. This article will include a Lynx vs Storm Pick.
Seattle Storm Betting Preview
The Seattle Storm need a win after losing 7 of their last 9 games. The Seattle Storm have lost 4 straight road games.
The Seattle Storm are averaging 75.6 points on 40.3 percent shooting and allowing 81.3 points on 41.1 percent shooting. Dominique Malonga is averaging 16 points and 7.3 rebounds, while Natisha Hiedeman is averaging 13.5 points and 2.1 rebounds. Flau’jae Johnson is the third double-digit scorer, and Awa Fam is grabbing 5 rebounds. The Seattle Storm are shooting 31.7 percent from beyond the arc and 79.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Seattle Storm are allowing 29.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.5 rebounds per game.
Minnesota Lynx Betting Preview
The Minnesota Lynx look to stay hot after winning 8 of their last 9 games. The Minnesota Lynx have won 3 straight home games.
The Minnesota Lynx are averaging 90.5 points on 50.1 percent shooting and allowing 79.4 points on 38.2 percent shooting. Courtney Williams is averaging 17.7 points and 5.4 rebounds, while Olivia Miles is averaging 17 points and 4.9 rebounds. Natasha Howard is the third double-digit scorer, and Kayla McBride is grabbing 4.4 rebounds. The Minnesota Lynx are shooting 38.1 percent from beyond the arc and 77.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Minnesota Lynx are allowing 29.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Minnesota Lynx will win
- The Lynx have won each of their last 12 games at Target Center against teams that held a losing record.
- The Storm have lost each of their last four road games.
- The Lynx have covered the spread in seven of their last eight day games.
- The Storm have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last 10 day games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
Why the Seattle Storm will win
- The underdogs have won six of the last nine games between the Lynx and Storm.
- The Lynx have lost three of their last four home games following a home win.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in five of the Lynx’s last six games at Target Center.
- The Lynx have failed to cover the spread in three of their last four games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Storm’s last eight games at Target Center have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Lynx’s last five home games following a home win has gone OVER the total points line.
Minnesota Lynx Player Facts
- Natasha Howard ranks 1st in the league for points in the paint (134) this season.
- Courtney Williams ranks 2nd in the league for fast-break points (31) this season.
Seattle Storm Player Facts
- Stefanie Dolson ranks 1st amongst qualified Centers for FT% (90.0%) this season.
- Flau’jae Johnson ranks 2nd amongst qualified Guards for rebounds per game (5.0) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Minnesota Lynx rank 1st for rebounds per game this season (37.9).
- The Minnesota Lynx rank 14th for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (10.1).
- The Seattle Storm rank 14th for assist-to-turnover ratio this season (1.1).
- The Seattle Storm rank 14th for opponent assist-to-turnover ratio this season (1.3).
Lynx vs Storm 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.
Ezi Magbegor is out for the Storm with a foot injury. Taina Mair is out due to a coach’s decision. Taylor Thierry is out due to a coach’s decision. Lexie Brown is not with the team.
Lynx vs Storm Prediction
This is a lot of points for an early start, which could lead to sluggish play out of the gate. This is also a potential letdown spot for the Lynx after a tight competitive game against Golden State. However, the Storm are still down a lot of roster spots, and they’ve had serious issues scoring the ball. The Lynx are rolling at both ends of the court, and they’re not only winning games, but they’re 8-2 ATS. At some point, you keep backing the Lynx until the tickets stop cashing. Massive line and not my most favorite game on the card, but I’m rolling with the Lynx, who are quickly putting their name in the hat for best team in the league.