Minnesota Lynx vs Washington Mystics Prediction WNBA Picks 8/17/24

In this article, we will formulate a Minnesota Lynx vs Washington Mystics Prediction for this WNBA Game on Saturday, August 17th, at the Entertainment & Sports Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Lynx recent form and recent player performance.

-The Mystics 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 Mystics. 

Lynx Got Second Half to a Strong Start

The Lynx got off to a second start and on Thursday they faced off against the Washington Mystics. The Lynx defense was quite impressive giving up only 68 points, and that was enough for the 11 point victory. Naphessa Coller is having a strong season and she put up 17 points, 12 rebounds, and four assists. There were four different players that put up at least 12 points. The Lynx are averaging 81.1 points while their defense is giving up 74.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 7th in the league while the pitching is ranked 2nd. Collier has been the top player for the Lynx averaging 19.9 points while shooting 46.8 percent from the field. 

Mystics Have Lost Three Games

The Mystics are really struggling heading into this game and they have lost three games in a row. In the last game against the Lynx the offense just wasn’t good enough and that led to the struggles. Two games ago against the Phoenix Mercury the Mystics scored 87 points but the defense gave up 96 points. The Mystics are averaging 78.9 points while their defense is giving up 83.7 points per game. The offense is ranked 9th in the league while the pitching is ranked 8th. Ariel Atkins is averaging 15.7 points while shooting 41.9 percent from the field and 34.1 percent from behind the three point line. 

Minnesota Lynx vs Washington Mystics Prediction

The Mystics are averaging 78.9 points per game and their offense isn’t going to be good enough here. The Lynx are averaging 74.8 points per game give up and they are going to lockdown here. The Mystics are going to struggle to get to the even 70 point mark. The Lynx will get another big game from Collier and they are going to get the job done here. Back the Lynx against the spread.