Washington Mystics vs Minnesota Lynx
August 17, 2024 2:00 pm EDT
The Line: Washington Mystics +6.5
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The Minnesota Lynx and Washington Mystics meet Saturday in WNBA action at the Entertainment & Sports Arena. Here’s a Washington Mystics vs Minnesota Lynx Prediction. This article will include a Washington Mystics vs Minnesota Lynx Pick.
Minnesota Lynx Betting Preview
The Minnesota Lynx look for a win after splitting their last 10 games. The Minnesota Lynx have split their last 8 road games. The Minnesota Lynx are averaging 81.1 points on 43.5 percent shooting and allowing 74.8 points on 40.3 percent shooting. Napheesa Collier is averaging 19.9 points and 10.3 rebounds, while Kayla McBride is averaging 16.2 points and 2.9 rebounds. Alanna Smith is the third double-digit scorer and Courtney Williams is grabbing 4.6 rebounds. The Minnesota Lynx are shooting 38.1 percent from beyond the arc and 78.5 percent from the free throw line. The Minnesota Lynx are allowing 28.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.7 rebounds per game.
Washington Mystics Betting Preview
The Washington Mystics need a win after losing 5 of their last 6 games. The Mystics have lost 4 straight home games. The Washington Mystics are averaging 78.9 points on 42.8 percent shooting and allowing 83.7 points on 45.6 percent shooting. Ariel Atkins is averaging 15.7 points and 3.7 rebounds, while Shakira Austin is averaging 11.3 points and 1.1 assists. Brittney Sykes is the third double-digit scorer and Stefanie Dolson is grabbing 5 rebounds. The Washington Mystics are shooting 36.4 percent from beyond the arc and 76.7 percent from the free throw line. The Washington Mystics allowing 34.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.8 rebounds per game.
Washington Mystics vs Minnesota Lynx Injury Report
DiDi Richards is out for the Washington Mystics, while Shakira Austin is probable despite a hip issue. The Minnesota Lynx don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
Washington Mystics vs Minnesota Lynx Prediction
The Mystics and Lynx just played each other on Thursday, and Minnesota won by 11 points at home. The Lynx are the better team obviously and should be favored, however they’re not nearly as good on the road as they are at home. Also, the Mystics are still 16-9-1 ATS on the season. The Mystics are 12-5 ATS in their last 17 games when an underdog of 5 or more points. I’ll take a shot with the Mystics and the free buckets on Saturday afternoon.
