The Washington Mystics and the Minnesota Lynx meet Thursday in WNBA action from the Target Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Washington Mystics vs. Minnesota Lynx prediction.

Matchup History

The Washington Mystics won the most recent meeting between these two teams this season by a final score of 68-64 back on June 24^th, 2025. The win snapped Minnesota’s four-game win streak in this head-to-head matchup.

Washington Mystics Recap

The Washington Mystics come into this game looking to bounce back from a 79-71 loss at the hands of the Dallas Wings last time out to sit at 8-9 on the year. After this game, the Mystics will head home for a matchup with the Chicago Sky.

Mystics Snap Three-Game Win Streak

Brittany Sykes leads the Mystics in scoring and assists with 18.6 PPG and 4.8 APG along with 4 RPG while Sonia Citron has 15.1 PPG, 5 RPG and 2.1 APG this season. Kiki Iriafen has 12.9 PPG with a team-high 8.4 RPG to lead the Mystics in rebounding and Shakira Austin has 12.1 PPG with 6.4 RPG to cap off the scoring in double figures for Washington up to this point in the year. Jade Melbourne has added 6.5 PPG with 2.3 RPG and 2.6 APG as well on the year. As a team, Washington is averaging 79.2 PPG on 42.9% shooting from the field, 34.8% from behind the three-point line and 74.8% from the foul line so far this season.

Minnesota Lynx Recap

The Minnesota Lynx come into this game looking to rebound from their 74-59 loss at the hands of the Indiana Fever in the Commissioners’ Cup Final. After this game, the Lynx will take on the Chicago Sky at home.

Lynx Looking To Bounce Back From Sluggish Title Game Showing

Napheesa Collier leads the Lynx in scoring with 24.4 PPG along with 8.5 RPG and 3.7 APG while Courtney Williams has added 12.9 PPG with 4.7 RPG and a team-high 6 APG to lead the Lynx in the assist department. Kayla McBride’s logged 15.8 PPG and 3.6 APG and Alanna Smith’s added 10.8 PPG with 5.6 RPG and 2.7 APG to round out the group of double-digit scorers for Minnesota up to this point in the season. Natisha Hiedeman has 8.3 PPG with 3.3 APG so far this season. As a team, Minnesota is averaging 85.3 PPG on 46.7% shooting from the field, 36.3% from three and 78.8% from the foul line this season.

Washington Mystics vs. Minnesota Lynx Prediction

I’m on the Lynx here. I get the case to be made for the Mystics as the Mystics were a really solid home underdog last season. However, the Mystics of this season have been a team that shows up well against the good teams and falls flat against the bad teams. And the Lynx are probably the best of the bunch if we’re being honest, despite what they showed in the Commissioners Cup final. I think Minnesota bounces back and takes out some frustration here. Give me Minnesota.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Minnesota -11.5