The Minnesota Lynx and Seattle Storm meet Monday in WNBA action at the Barclays Center. Here’s a Storm vs Lynx Prediction. This article will include a Storm vs Lynx Pick.
Minnesota Lynx Betting Preview
The Minnesota Lynx look for a win after winning 14 of their last 18 games. The Minnesota Lynx have won 5 of their last 6 road games.
The Minnesota Lynx are averaging 91.2 points on 48.4 percent shooting and allowing 82.3 points on 41.9 percent shooting. Olivia Miles is averaging 19.1 points and 4.7 rebounds, while Kayla McBride is averaging 17.6 points and 3.7 rebounds. Natasha Howard is the third double-digit scorer, and Courtney Williams is grabbing 5.5 rebounds. The Minnesota Lynx are shooting 37.7 percent from beyond the arc and 80.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Minnesota Lynx are allowing 32.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.5 rebounds per game.
Seattle Storm Betting Preview
The Seattle Storm need a win after losing 17 of their last 20 games. The Seattle Storm have lost 6 of their last 8 home games.
The Seattle Storm are averaging 81.4 points on 43.2 percent shooting and allowing 86.4 points on 42.9 percent shooting. Dominique Malonga is averaging 16.2 points and 8.5 rebounds, while Natisha Hiedeman is averaging 15.8 points and 2.7 rebounds. Flau’jae Johnson is the third double-digit scorer, and Awa Fam is grabbing 5.5 rebounds. The Seattle Storm are shooting 32.9 percent from beyond the arc and 79.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Seattle Storm are allowing 29.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Seattle Storm will win
- The underdogs have won three of the last four games between the Storm and Lynx.
- The Lynx have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games as favorites.
- The Storm have covered the spread in each of their last seven games against teams that held a winning record.
Why the Minnesota Lynx will win
- The Lynx have won each of their last 10 night games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Storm have lost each of their last 10 night games following a road loss.
- The Lynx have covered the spread in each of their last four games as road favorites against Western Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Lynx’s last five games as favorites following a home win has gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Storm’s last five games against the Lynx following a road loss has gone OVER the total points line.
Seattle Storm Player Facts
- Flau’jae Johnson has recorded 3+ steals + blocks in each of her last four games – longest active streak of any player in the league.
- Natisha Hiedeman is one of only four players in the league to have made 5+ threes in consecutive games this season.
Minnesota Lynx Player Facts
- Natasha Howard ranks 1st in the league for points in the paint (334) this season.
- Courtney Williams ranks 3rd in the league for fast break points (78) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Seattle Storm rank 14th for opponent assist-to-turnover ratio this season (1.5).
- The Seattle Storm rank 1st for opponent three-point percentage this season (29.7%).
- The Minnesota Lynx rank 1st for opponent field goal percentage this season (41.9%).
- The Minnesota Lynx rank 1st for three-point percentage this season (37.7%).
Storm vs Lynx Injury Report
Taina Mair is out for the Storm due to a coach’s decision. Ezi Magbegor is out with a facial injury.
Napheesa Collier is out for the Lynx due to an ankle injury. Emma Cechova is out with a knee injury.
Storm vs Lynx Prediction
The Lynx are obviously head and shoulders the better team, but they’ve also been hit or miss lately defensively, and it’s led to them being 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games as a favorite. The Lynx are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games as a double-digit favorite. Heck, the Lynx have outright lost twice this season as a double-digit favorite. The Storm still aren’t winning, but they play hard, compete, and they’ve covered 4 of their last 5 games. Malonga is growing before our eyes and is really taking over games. She has 3 straight double-doubles. Give me the points with the Storm.