The Minnesota Lynx and Chicago Sky meet Friday 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 5 of their last 6 games. The Minnesota Lynx have won all 3 of their road games this season.
The Minnesota Lynx are averaging 89.7 points on 51.4 percent shooting and allowing 82.1 points on 39.8 percent shooting. Natasha Howard is averaging 17.7 points and 8.3 rebounds, while Courtney Williams is averaging 17.1 points and 5.4 rebounds. Olivia Miles is the third double-digit scorer, and Kayla McBride is grabbing 4.4 rebounds. The Minnesota Lynx are shooting 35.1 percent from beyond the arc and 73.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Minnesota Lynx are allowing 28.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.9 rebounds per game.
Chicago Sky Betting Preview
The Chicago Sky need a win after losing 4 of their last 5 games. The Sky have lost 9 of their last 10 regular-season home games.
The Chicago Sky are averaging 86.3 points on 42.6 percent shooting and allowing 87.3 points on 43 percent shooting. Skylar Diggins is averaging 14.5 points and 4.5 rebounds, while Kamilla Cardoso is averaging 13 points and 9.1 rebounds. Natasha Cloud is the third double-digit scorer, and Gabriela Jaquez is grabbing 5.3 rebounds. The Chicago Sky are shooting 26.3 percent from beyond the arc and 77.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Sky are allowing 33.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Chicago Sky will win
- The underdogs have won four of the Lynx’s last six games.
- The Lynx have lost five of their last six night games following a home win.
- The Lynx have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six night games following a home win.
- The Sky have covered the spread in each of their last four games against Western Conference opponents after losing as favorites.
Why the Minnesota Lynx will win
- The Sky have lost each of their last 10 home games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Lynx have won each of their last eight night games against teams that held a losing record.
- The road team has covered the spread in each of the Sky’s last four games.
- The Sky have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven games at Wintrust Arena against Lynx teams that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Lynx’s last four night games at Wintrust Arena has gone OVER the total points line.
- Five of the Sky’s last six games against the Lynx following a home loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
Chicago Sky Player Facts
- Skylar Diggins has recorded 2+ assists in 94 consecutive appearances – the longest active streak of any player in the league.
- Kamilla Cardoso ranks 1st amongst qualified Centers for rebounds per game (9.1) this season.
Minnesota Lynx Player Facts
- Courtney Williams has recorded 3+ rebounds and 3+ assists in 20 consecutive appearances – the longest active streak of any player in the league.
- Natasha Howard ranks 1st in the league for points in the paint (104) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Chicago Sky rank 1st for free throw attempts per game this season (27.0).
- The Chicago Sky rank 14th for effective field goal percentage this season (46.9%).
- The Minnesota Lynx rank 1st for field goal percentage this season (51.4%).
- The Minnesota Lynx rank 1st for opponent field goal percentage this season (39.8%).
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. Gabriela Jaquez is out 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.
Sky vs Lynx Prediction
Both teams have a lengthy list of injuries, but it’s the Lynx who have been able to push through it. As I’ve said before, Collier is one of the top players in the league, and it’s not easy to play without her, but Williams, Howard, and McBride are all proven vets capable of leading the charge. Miles also looks like the ROY and is rolling. The Sky are talented at full strength, but all of their injured players are major rotation pieces. Even Jaquez is out. There’s only so much a team can overcome. The Lynx have won all 3 of their road games this season. I’ll lay the points. The Sky are too banged up to trust against good teams.