The Minnesota Lynx and Dallas Wings meet Thursday in WNBA action at the College Park Center. Here’s a Wings vs. Lynx Prediction. This article will include a Wings vs. Lynx Pick.
Minnesota Lynx Betting Preview
The Minnesota Lynx look for their second road win to get a game above a .500 record. The Minnesota Lynx have won 8 of their last 12 regular season road games.
The Minnesota Lynx are averaging 89 points on 50 percent shooting and allowing 87.5 points on 39.6 percent shooting. Kayla McBride is averaging 17 points and 2 rebounds, while Olivia Miles is averaging 17 points and 4.5 rebounds. Courtney Williams is the third double-digit scorer and Emma Cechova is grabbing 4.5 rebounds. The Minnesota Lynx are shooting 32.4 percent from beyond the arc and 69.6 percent from the free throw line. The Minnesota Lynx are allowing 27.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34 rebounds per game.
Dallas Wings Betting Preview
The Dallas Wings look for their first home win to get a game above a .500 record. The Wings have lost 9 of their last 10 regular season home games.
The Dallas Wings are averaging 89.5 points on 48.2 percent shooting and allowing 90.5 points on 45.2 percent shooting. Arike Ogunbowale is averaging 21 points and 3 assists, while Paige Bueckers is averaging 17.5 points and 2.5 rebounds. Odyssey Sims is the third double-digit scorer and Jessica Shepard is dishing 6 assists. The Dallas Wings are shooting 32.7 percent from beyond the arc and 76.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Dallas Wings are allowing 28.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Dallas Wings will win
- The Lynx has lost four of their last five games.
- The home team has won six of the last eight games between the Wings and Lynx.
- The Lynx has failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven road games.
- The home team has covered the spread in eight of the Lynx’s last 10 games.
Why the Minnesota Lynx will win
- The Lynx have won four of their last five games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- The Wings have lost 10 of their last 11 games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Wings have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as home favorites.
- The Lynx have covered the spread in eight of their last nine road games against Western Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Wings’ last seven games as home favorites following a home loss has gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Lynx’s last five games has gone OVER the total points line.
Dallas Wings Player Facts
- Paige Bueckers has made 2+ free throws in 18 consecutive appearances—the longest active streak of any player in the league.
- Arike Ogunbowale has made 3+ free throws in six consecutive appearances—the equal-longest active streak of any player in the league.
Minnesota Lynx Player Facts
- Kayla McBride has hit 2+ three-pointers in six consecutive appearances—the longest active streak of any player in the league.
- Courtney Williams has recorded 2+ steals in six consecutive appearances—the longest active streak of any player in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Dallas Wings rank 14th for rebound percentage this season (45.9%).
- The Dallas Wings rank 1st for fast break points per game (17.0) this season.
- The Minnesota Lynx rank T14th for opponent rebounds per game this season (38.5).
- The Minnesota Lynx rank 14th for opponent steals per game this season (10.0).
Wings vs Lynx Injury Report
Azzi Fudd is questionable for the Wings 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.
Wings vs Lynx Prediction
It feels like the Wings have become a public team due to their sexy backcourt and flashy scorers but they don’t win enough to justify being favored most nights. The Wings still don’t play defense and haven’t protected home court dating back to last season. The Lynx are still down Collier, but there are veteran players on this roster who can still lead the way to wins. Miles is also off to a fast ROY campaign.
The Wings would easily be 0-2 on the season if the Fever weren’t sloppy offensively in their season opener. The Lynx beat the Mercury on the road and lost to a good Dream team by one point. The Lynx are more than capable of winning this game outright. I’ll grab the bucket.