The Phoenix Mercury and Minnesota Lynx meet Sunday in game 1 of the WNBA First Round at the Target Center. Here’s a Minnesota Lynx vs Phoenix Mercury Prediction. This article will include a Minnesota Lynx vs Phoenix Mercury Pick.
Phoenix Mercury Betting Preview
The Phoenix Mercury need a win after losing 11 of their last 18 games. The Mercury have won 5 of their last 8 road games. The Phoenix Mercury are averaging 81.5 points on 43.9 percent shooting and allowing 84.8 points on 43.1 percent shooting. Kahleah Cooper is averaging 21.1 points and 4.5 rebounds, while Brittney Griner is averaging 17.8 points and 6.6 rebounds. Diana Taurasi is the third double-digit scorer and Natasha Cloud is grabbing 4.1 rebounds. The Phoenix Mercury are shooting 32.6 percent from beyond the arc and 79.9 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Mercury are allowing 34.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.3 rebounds per game.
Minnesota Lynx Betting Preview
The Minnesota Lynx look for a win after winning 14 of their last 16 games. The Minnesota Lynx have won 6 of their last 7 home games. The Minnesota Lynx are averaging 82 points on 44.8 percent shooting and allowing 75.6 points on 41 percent shooting. Napheesa Collier is averaging 20.4 points and 9.7 rebounds, while Kayla McBride is averaging 15 points and 2.6 rebounds. Courtney Williams is the third double-digit scorer and Alanna Smith is grabbing 5.6 rebounds. The Minnesota Lynx are shooting 38 percent from beyond the arc and 79 percent from the free throw line. The Minnesota Lynx are allowing 30.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.3 rebounds per game.
Minnesota Lynx vs Phoenix Mercury Injury Report
Rebecca Allen is out for the Mercury, while Charisma Osborne is questionable with a leg injury. Dorka Juhasz is probable for the Lynx despite dealing with a foot issue.
Minnesota Lynx vs Phoenix Mercury Prediction
The Minnesota Lynx are the better team and at home. You could argue the Lynx are the hottest team in the league and are a sexy pick to win it all. However, I’ve mentioned all year that the Mercury are a team teams don’t want to see in the playoffs. There’s two top-20 players in Cooper and Griner, and Taurasi brings experience and can still score down the stretch. The Mercury have covered their last 4 games as a double-digit underdog, while the Lynx are 3-6 ATS in their last 9 games as a double-digit favorite. Give me the points with the Mercury.