Washington Mystics vs Minnesota Lynx Prediction WNBA Picks 8/15/24

Minnesota Lynx (18-8) vs Washington Mystics (6-19)

Game Info: Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 8:00 pm (Target Center)

Betting Odds: Minnesota Lynx -8.5 --- Over/Under: 155.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds

In this article, we will formulate a Washington Mystics vs Minnesota Lynx Prediction for this WNBA Game on Thursday, August 15th, at the Target Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Mystics recent form and recent player performance.

-The Lynx recent form and recent play performance

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between the Mystics and Lynx.

Lynx Look to Go On a Run

The Lynx sit with a 17-8 record overall and they were able to pick up a victory in the last game before break. The Lynx faced off against the Atlanta Dream and they were able to secure the 86-79 victory. At the end of the first quarter they were down by five, but they fought back and ended up winning by seven points. Kayla McBride had a huge game putting up 30 points in 34 minutes. Natisha Hiedeman also had a strong game off the bench putting up 18 points, four assists, and two rebounds. The Lynx are averaging 81.2 points while their defense is giving up 75 points per game. The offense is ranked 7th in the league while the defense is ranked 2nd. Naphessa Collier is having a huge season, averaging 20 points while shooting 46.8 percent from the field.

What a Bad Season for the Mystics

The Mystics have really struggled this season and they come into this game with a 6-19 record overall. The Mystics scored 87 points in the last game against the Phoenix Mercury and they were defeated by nine points. Myisha Hines-Allen had a strong game putting up 18 points, 12 rebounds, and five assists. There were five different players that put up 10 points, but the defense just wasn’t good enough. The Mystics are averaging 79.3 points while their defense is giving up 83.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 9th in the league, while the defense is ranked 8th. Ariel Atkins is averaging 15.8 points while shooting 42.4 percent from the field and 34.4 percent from behind the three point line.

Washington Mystics vs Minnesota Lynx Prediction

The Mystics are going to have no issue running up the score here. The Mystics defense is giving up 83.8 points per game, and they are going to really struggle here. The Lynx are averaging 81.2 points per game and they are going to have no issue against the Mystics defense. This game is going to get out of hand, and the Lynx are going to cruise to victory here. Back the Lynx against the spread here.