Washington Mystics vs. Minnesota Lynx Betting Analysis & Picks
The Washington Mystics put together an excellent offensive performance against Phoenix last Sunday. What the Mystics are hoping is that it can be the start of something that can give them some space from the middle of the pack. As things stand, people looking at Mystics vs Lynx betting analysis will see that Washington is a half-game behind Dallas and Atlanta for fourth place.
Minnesota has won six of its past 10 games, but things haven’t been going well as of late for the Lynx. Minnesota has lost four of its past five games and is holding on to the No. 7 seed in the WNBA playoffs by just a game or so. The Minnesota Lynx have been just OK at home this season, sporting a 5-5 record.
Washington Mystics vs. Minnesota Lynx
Location of the game: Target Center, Minneapolis.
Date & Time: Wednesday, July 26. 8:00 p.m.
How to watch: NBA TV
Anyone making WNBA picks today will see the Mystics end their two-game losing streak by beating Phoenix 84-69 on Sunday. The Lynx lost for the fourth time in five games when Minnesota fell 96-81 to Las Vegas.
Part of the reason the Mystics have struggled on WNBA lines is the number of injuries Washington has been hit with. Guard Kristi Toliver will miss all three games of the Mystics’ road trip with a foot injury. Most importantly, Washington is still missing Elena Delle Donne, who has been out for a few weeks with an ankle injury.
Mystics guard Brittney Sykes has stepped up in Dell Donne’s absence, averaging 14 points per game. Ariel Atkins (12.5 points per game) and Natasha Cloud (12.5) have both been consistent scores for the Mystics. Washington is 11-11 against the spread this season. The Mystics have covered the spread in three of their past four games.
Anyone looking at Mystics vs Lynx betting analysis will see Minnesota won the only meeting between the teams earlier this season 80-78. The Lynx is a franchise that is transitioning between eras and Napheesa Collier has led Minnesota through the growing pains. Collier leads the team in scoring with 21.7 points per game and in rebounds at 7.8 per contest.
The Lynx are 11-11-1 against the spread this season, with Mystics vs Lynx betting analysis high. Minnesota is 0-4-1 against the spread over the past five games. The Lynx have struggled on defense this season. Minnesota ranks 10th in the league points allowed, giving up 85.2 points per game. The Lynx’s offense hasn’t kept pace, either. Minnesota is the second-worst 3-point shooting team in the league, only making 31 percent of its attempts.
Washington’s Shakira Austin is out indefinitely with a hip injury. The Mystics don’t have a timetable for her return. Dell Donne’s ankle injury likely won’t be evaluated again until next week.
- Moneyline: The Lynx are -140 on the moneyline, while the Mystics are +120.
- Spread:WNBA odds show that Minnesota is a 2.5-point favorite.
- Over/Under: The over/under has been set at 160.5 points.
Washington still has a lot of its top players out with injury. The Mystics will likely need to tread water in their absence until they can look like a fully-formed team again. Minnesota is working through a rough few weeks after having their longest extended winning streak of the season.
The Lynx will have a good opportunity to protect the homecourt against a wounded opponent.
- Minnesota will grab the victory and cover the small spread against Minnesota.
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