Sky vs Lynx Prediction 5-23-26 WNBA Picks

Sky vs Lynx
May 23, 2026 1:00 pm EDT
The Line: Sky +2.5
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The Minnesota Lynx and Chicago Sky meet Saturday in WNBA action at the Wintrust Arena. Here’s a Sky vs. Lynx Prediction. This article will include a Sky vs. Lynx Pick.

Minnesota Lynx Betting Preview

The Minnesota Lynx look to stay hot after winning 3 of their last 4 games. The Minnesota Lynx have won their first two road games this season.

The Minnesota Lynx are averaging 89.4 points on 51.5 percent shooting and allowing 83.8 points on 40.7 percent shooting. Kayla McBride is averaging 15.6 points and 4.6 rebounds, while Courtney Williams is averaging 15.6 points and 5.4 rebounds. Natasha Howard is the third double-digit scorer and Olivia Miles is grabbing 4.2 rebounds. The Minnesota Lynx are shooting 36.5 percent from beyond the arc and 70.1 percent from the free throw line. The Minnesota Lynx are allowing 28.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36 rebounds per game.

Chicago Sky Betting Preview

The Chicago Sky need a win after losing 2 of their last 3 games. The Sky have lost 7 of their last 8 regular season home games.

The Chicago Sky are averaging 85 points on 43.8 percent shooting and allowing 83 points on 40.5 percent shooting. Kamilla Cardoso is averaging 14.4 points and 10.4 rebounds, while Skylar Diggins is averaging 12.8 points and 4.8 rebounds. Gabriela Jaquez is the third double-digit scorer and Natasha Cloud is grabbing 5.3 rebounds. The Chicago Sky are shooting 29 percent from beyond the arc and 75.4 percent from the free throw line. The Chicago Sky are allowing 31.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.2 rebounds per game.

Why the Chicago Sky will win

The Lynx have lost three of their last four games as favorites.
The underdogs have won three of the Lynx’s last four games.
The Lynx have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine road games against teams that held a winning record.
The Sky has covered the spread in each of their last five games following a home loss.

Why the Minnesota Lynx will win

The Sky have lost 27 of their last 28 home games against teams that held a winning record.
The Lynx have won six of their last seven day games.
The Sky have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four day games.
The Lynx have covered the spread in each of their last four day games against Sky teams that held a winning record.

Total Points: Facts

Seven of the Lynx’s last eight games as favorites following a home win have gone OVER the total points line.
Six of the last seven games between the Sky and Lynx at Wintrust Arena have gone OVER the total points line.

Chicago Sky Player Facts

Jacy Sheldon ranks T1st amongst qualified players for FT% (100.0%) this season.
Skylar Diggins has recorded 2+ assists in 92 consecutive appearances—the longest active streak of any player in the league.

Minnesota Lynx Player Facts

Courtney Williams has hit 3+ three-pointers in three consecutive appearances—the longest active streak of any player in the league.
Natasha Howard ranks T1st in the league for points in the paint (66) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

The Chicago Sky have scored 80+ points in each of their last three games—the team’s equal-longest streak since 2024.
The Chicago Sky have allowed fewer than 100 points in each of their last 23 games—the team’s longest streak since 2024.
The Minnesota Lynx rank T14th for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (11.0).
The Minnesota Lynx rank 1st for three-point percentage this season (36.5%).

Sky vs Lynx Injury Report

The Sky will be without DiJonai Carrington due to a foot injury. Courtney Vandersloot is also out with a knee injury. Rickea Jackson is out with a knee injury. Azura Stevens is questionable with a knee injury.

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. Anastasiia Olairi Kosu is out with a concussion.