Minnesota Lynx vs. Washington Mystics
July 17, 2022 3:00 pm EDT
The Washington Mystics and Minnesota Lynx face off on Sunday in a WNBA showdown at the Entertainment & Sports Arena. When these two teams faced off on June 10th it was the Mystics that won 76-59.
The Lynx come into this game with a 10-16 record overall and in the last game against the Indiana Fever, the offense scored 87 points. The Lynx are still outside of the playoffs, and with the season winding down, this is basically a must-win. The Lynx are averaging 82.7 points, while their defense is giving up 78.7 points per game. The offense is ranked 4th in the league, while their defense is ranked 3rd in the league. Napheesa Collier has been the top player for the Lynx, averaging 16.2 points while shooting 44.1 percent from the field. Sylvia Fowles is also averaging 12 points and 10.1 rebounds per game.
On the other side of this matchup is the Mystics who sit with a 15-11 record overall and in the last game against the Phoenix Mercury, they were defeated 80-75. The Mystics’ offense was strong in the last, scoring 80 points and the defense is giving up 75.9 points per game. Washington’s offense is averaging 80 points, while their defense is ranked 1st. When these team has success it’s because of the defense, and the last time they faced off with the Lynx it’s what they leaned on. Elena Delle Donne has been the top player for Washington, averaging 16.8 points while shooting 48.8 percent from the field.
The Lynx won the last game by 10 points, and their offense is a lot better than they were the last time they faced off with the Mystics. The Lynx scored 87 points in the last game and that is going to be the difference as the Lynx are going to find success in this game. Back the Lynx against the spread.
