Mystics vs Lynx
August 21, 2026 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Mystics +3.5
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The Minnesota Lynx and Washington Mystics meet Friday 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 look for a win after winning 24 of their last 29 games. The Minnesota Lynx have won 7 straight road games.
The Minnesota Lynx are averaging 92.2 points on 48.5 percent shooting and allowing 83.4 points on 43.1 percent shooting. Olivia Miles is averaging 19.9 points and 4.7 rebounds, while Napheesa Collier is averaging 19 points and 7.4 rebounds. Kayla McBride is the third double-digit scorer, and Natasha Howard is grabbing 7.8 rebounds. The Minnesota Lynx are shooting 39.4 percent from beyond the arc and 80.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Minnesota Lynx are allowing 32.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.7 rebounds per game.
Washington Mystics Betting Preview
The Washington Mystics look for a win after winning 17 of their last 25 games. The Mystics have won 8 straight home games.
The Washington Mystics are averaging 81.9 points on 44.3 percent shooting and allowing 82.3 points on 42.4 percent shooting. Sonia Citron is averaging 17.1 points and 3.9 rebounds, while Shakira Austin is averaging 16.6 points and 2.5 assists. Kiki Iriafen is the third double-digit scorer, and Michaela Onyenwere is grabbing 3 rebounds. The Washington Mystics are shooting 29.9 percent from beyond the arc and 73.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Mystics are allowing 33.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Washington Mystics will win
- The Mystics have won each of their last eight home games.
- The home team has covered the spread in nine of the Mystics’ last 10 games.
- The Lynx have failed to cover the spread in 10 of their last 12 night games.
Why the Minnesota Lynx will win
- The Lynx have won each of their last seven road games.
- The Mystics have lost nine of their last 11 games against Lynx teams that held a winning record.
- The Lynx have covered the spread in four of their last five games.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Mystics’ last eight home games against the Lynx have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Lynx’s last five road games has gone UNDER the total points line.
Washington Mystics Player Facts
- Michaela Onyenwere ranks 6th amongst qualified players for 3P% (40.4%) this season.
- Sonia Citron ranks 7th amongst qualified players for FT% (88.5%) this season.
Minnesota Lynx Player Facts
- Courtney Williams ranks 3rd in the league for fast break points (102) this season.
- Nia Coffey ranks 10th amongst qualified players for assist-to-turnover ratio (2.7) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Washington Mystics rank 1st for opponent field goal percentage this season (42.4%).
- The Washington Mystics rank 14th for three-point percentage this season (29.9%).
- The Minnesota Lynx rank 1st for field goals made per game this season (34.4).
- The Minnesota Lynx have recorded the longest winning streak in the WNBA this season (5 games).
Mystics vs Lynx Injury Report
Napheesa Collier is out for the Lynx due to a rest day. Olivia Miles is probable despite an ankle issue.
The Mystics don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
Mystics vs Lynx Prediction
While I think the world of the Lynx, I’ve faded them in recent games against good teams only to get burned. I said to myself that I was going to accept the Lynx as this jagguerant and not do it again with a small number. However, Miles does have an ankle issue, and Collier isn’t playing. This opens the door for the Mystics’ waves of bigs to have success. Ever since the Mystics started to play through their bigs, they’ve been one of the best teams in the league over the last month and a half. I’ll grab the points with the Mystics.
