The Toronto Tempo and Minnesota Lynx meet Thursday in WNBA action at the Target Center. Here’s a Lynx vs. Tempo Prediction. This article will include a Lynx vs. Tempo Pick.
Toronto Tempo Betting Preview
The Toronto Tempo look for a statement win after already winning 3 of their last 4 games. The Toronto Tempo have won 2 of their first 3 road games.
The Toronto Tempo are averaging 90 points on 41.8 percent shooting and allowing 85.2 points on 49 percent shooting. Brittney Sykes is averaging 25.6 points and 4.6 rebounds, while Marina Mabrey is averaging 20.8 points and 4.2 rebounds. Kiki Rice is the third double-digit scorer and Nyara Sabally is grabbing 6 rebounds. The Toronto Tempo is shooting 35.4 percent from beyond the arc and 85.9 percent from the free throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 29.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.2 rebounds per game.
Minnesota Lynx Betting Preview
The Minnesota Lynx look for their first home win to get a game above a .500 record. The Minnesota Lynx have won 6 of their last 9 regular season home games.
The Minnesota Lynx are averaging 86.8 points on 50.6 percent shooting and allowing 86.8 points on 42.4 percent shooting. Kayla McBride is averaging 16.3 points and 4.8 rebounds, while Natasha Howard is averaging 15.8 points and 7.5 rebounds. Courtney Williams is the third double-digit scorer and Olivia Miles is grabbing 4.3 rebounds. The Minnesota Lynx are shooting 34.7 percent from beyond the arc and 71.1 percent from the free throw line. The Minnesota Lynx are allowing 28.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Minnesota Lynx will win
- The Lynx have won each of their last 11 home games after losing as favorites.
- The Lynx have covered the spread in four of their last five games against Eastern Conference opponents after losing as favorites.
Why the Toronto Tempo will win
- The Lynx have lost each of their last three games as favorites.
- The underdogs have won each of the Lynx’s last three games.
- The Lynx have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine night games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Tempo has covered the spread in each of their last four games.
Total Points Facts
- Ten of the Lynx’s last 12 home games following a home loss have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Tempo’s last three games has gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Minnesota Lynx rank 14th for opponent rebounds per game this season (35.5).
- The Minnesota Lynx rank T14th for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (11.5).
- The Toronto Tempo ranks 1st for steals per game this season (9.2).
- The Toronto Tempo ranks 1st for free throw percentage this season (85.9%).
Lynx vs Tempo 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 Tempo will be without Julie Allemand, Temi Fagbenle, and Isabelle Harrison. Nyara Sabally is doubtful due to a neck issue.
Lynx vs Tempo Prediction
The Lynx are going to get the benefit of the doubt, especially at home, given their reputation, but they’ve also lost their first two home games. The Lynx are also coming off a bad loss to the Sky. The Tempo may be a new team, but they’ve had success on the road and are 4-1 ATS on the season overall. As I said in my last Toronto write-up, the Tempo will have success if they continue to produce turnovers and get to the line. The Tempo averages 27 free throws a game and leads the league in steals. I want the points with the Tempo.