The Minnesota Lynx and Washington Mystics meet Wednesday in WNBA action at the CareFirst Arena. Here’s a Mystics vs Lynx Prediction. This article will include a Mystics vs Lynx Pick.
Minnesota Lynx Betting Preview
The Minnesota Lynx have yet to lose back-to-back games this season. The Minnesota Lynx have won 7 of their last 8 road games.
The Minnesota Lynx are averaging 91.5 points on 49.7 percent shooting and allowing 79.6 points on 39.4 percent shooting. Olivia Miles is averaging 18.5 points and 4.9 rebounds, while Natasha Howard is averaging 17.3 points and 7.4 rebounds. Courtney Williams is the third double-digit scorer, and Kayla McBride is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Minnesota Lynx are shooting 38 percent from beyond the arc and 79.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Minnesota Lynx are allowing 30.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37.1 rebounds per game.
Washington Mystics Betting Preview
The Washington Mystics look for a win after winning 4 of their last 5 games. The Mystics have lost 3 of their last 5 home games.
The Washington Mystics are averaging 82.3 points on 44.8 percent shooting and allowing 85.5 points on 43.7 percent shooting. Sonia Citron is averaging 17.6 points and 3.9 rebounds, while Kiki Iriafen is averaging 15.3 points and 1.3 assists. Shakira Austin is the third double-digit scorer, and Michaela Onyenwere is grabbing 3.1 rebounds. The Washington Mystics are shooting 29 percent from beyond the arc and 75.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Mystics are allowing 34.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Washington Mystics will win
- The underdogs have won each of the Mystics’ last three games.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in nine of the Mystics’ last 10 games at CareFirst Arena.
- The Lynx have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 12 road games against teams that held a winning record.
Why the Minnesota Lynx will win
- The Lynx have won each of their last nine night games.
- The Mystics have lost eight of their last nine night games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Lynx have covered the spread in eight of their last nine night games.
- The Mystics have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five night games at CareFirst Arena following a road win.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Mystics’ last four games at CareFirst Arena following a road win have gone OVER the total points line.
- Five of the Lynx’s last six games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Washington Mystics Player Facts
- Kiki Iriafen ranks 2nd amongst qualified players in the Eastern Conference for FG% (54.5%) this season.
- Georgia Amoore ranks T4th amongst qualified players in the Eastern Conference for assists per game (4.1) this season.
Minnesota Lynx Player Facts
- Natasha Howard ranks 1st in the league for points in the paint (236) this season.
- Courtney Williams ranks 1st in the league for fast break points (60) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Washington Mystics rank 14th for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (19.3).
- The Washington Mystics rank 1st for free throws made per game this season (20.1).
- The Minnesota Lynx rank 1st for field goal percentage this season (49.7%).
- The Minnesota Lynx rank 1st for opponent field goal percentage this season (39.4%).
Mystics vs Lynx 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 Mystics don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
Mystics vs Lynx Prediction
The Lynx are the better team, and you know they’ll be eager to rebound after an upset loss to the Mystics a couple of days ago. The Lynx are the best team in the league and 13-4 ATS on the year. However, as I’ve said countless times in recent years, the Mystics are cash cows as big underdogs. The Mystics are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 games when underdogs of 5 or more points. Also, the Mystics are healthy and have easily won 3 straight games. It’s also worth noting that the Mystics have had a heavy road schedule, so this team has more than held its own. The Mystics deserve some respect. Give me the points.