Minnesota Lynx vs Phoenix Mercury Prediction WNBA Picks 8/28/24

In this article, we will formulate a Minnesota Lynx vs Phoenix Mercury Prediction for this WNBA Game on Wednesday, August 28th, at the Footprint Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Lynx’s recent form and recent player performance.

-The Mercury’s 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 Lynx and Mercury. 

Lynx Are Hot

The Lynx might have the most confidence in the WNBA right now. Over the last three games the Lynx have beaten the Las Vegas twice and in the last game agianst the Indiana Fever they were defeated 90-80. The Lynx were led by Naphessa Collier who put up 31 points, five rebounds, and one assist. There were five different players that put up at least 10 points. The Lynx are averaging 82.7 points while their defense is giving up 75.6 points per game. The offnesei s ranked 5th in the league while the defense is ranked 2nd. The top player for the Lynx has been Naphessa Collier and she is averaging 21.1 points while shooting 50.5 percent from the field. 

Mercury Fell Short in Last Game

The Mercury in the last game struggled, and they ended up falling short. The Mercury faced off against the New York Liberty and they ended up losing 84-70. Brittney Griner did have a strong game putting up 22 points and six rebounds. The Mercury are averaging 82.9 points while their defense is giving up 84.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 4th while the defense is ranked 9th. If they want a chance in this game, they are going to need the defense to be really good. Kahleah Copper is averaging 22.6 ppoints while shooting 44.5 percnet from behind the three point line. 

Minnesota Lynx vs Phoenix Mercury Prediction

The Lynx have sure impressed coming into this game and it’s going to be no different here. Collier is playing some of the best basketball of her career and the Mercury’s defense is going to have no answer for her. The Mercury’s offense isn’t going to be good here, and this game is going to be a comfortable victory by the Lynx The Lynx could win this game by 30 points. Back the Lynx against the spread. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: MInnesota Lynx -3.5