Minnesota Lynx vs. Phoenix Mercury 7/12/22 WNBA Picks, Predictions, Odds

The Minnesota Lynx and Phoenix Mercury face off on Tuesday in a WNBA showdown at the Target Center. When these two teams faced off on June 23rd, it was the Lynx that secured the 100-88 victory. 

The Lynx come into this game with an 8-15 record overall, but if this team can get into the playoffs, this isn’t a team that anyone wants to face in the playoffs. In the last game against the Chicago Sky, the Lynx were ahead by three points at the end of the first quarter, and they never looked back as they won 81-78. The Lynx are averaging 81.9 points, while their defense is giving up 83 points per game. The offense is ranked 5th in the league, while their defense is ranked 8th in the league. The top offensive player for the Lynx is Sylvia Fowles, and she is averaging 14.9 points while shooting 64.4 percent from the field. 

On the other side of this matchup is the Phoenix Mercury who sits with a 10-14 record overall, and they had lost two games in a row before they were able to knock off the New York Liberty in the last game. The Mercury scored 84 points against the Liberty and that was enough to win by three points. The Mercury are averaging 82.2 points, while their defense is giving up 84.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 4th in the league, while their defense is ranked 9th overall. Skylar Diggins-Smith has been the top player for the Mercury, averaging 18.9 points while shooting 44.1 percent from the field and 31.3 percent from behind the three-point line. 

 The Lynx are playing well heading into this game, and they have the Mercury’s number so far this season. I expect Phoenix to struggle to score against the Lynx defense. Minnesota is averaging 81.9 points, and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Back the Lynx to win this game, and they will cover the spread.