Minnesota Lynx vs Washington Mystics Prediction WNBA Picks 9/8/24

In this article, we will formulate a Minnesota Lynx vs Washington Mystics prediction for this WNBA Game on Sunday, September 8th, at the Entertainment and Sports Arena.  To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Lynx’s 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. 

Mystics Have Won Two Straight

The Mystics are playing really well heading into this game and they have won two games in a row. In the last game against the Phoenix Mercury, the Mystics scored 90 points and they ended up winning by 13 points. At the end of the first quarter they were up 24-15 and they never looked back on the way to the win. It was a balanced attack and even two players off the bench scored at least 10 points. The Mystics are averaging 79.5 points while their defense is giving up 83.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 9th in the league while the defense is ranked 8th. Ariel Atkins is averaging 15 points while shooting 42.9 percent from the field. 

Lynx Are Playoff Ready

The Lynx look like they are playoff ready and they are coming off another impressive victory in the last game. The Lynx scored 99 points while the defense gave up 88 points and that led to the victory. The Lynx actually fell behind early, but kept fighting back on the way to the win. Naphessa Collier is an MVP canadiate and put up 26 points and 10 rebounds. The Lynx are averaging 83.1 points while their defense is giving up 76.5 points per game. The offense is ranked 5th in the league while the defense is ranked 3rd. Collier on the season is averaging 20.6 points while shooting 49.1 percent from the field. 

Minnesota Lynx vs Washington Mystics Prediction

The Washington Mystics are going to struggle with their defense here, and that is going to be the difference. The Lynx are averaging 83.1 points per game and they are going to put on an offensive show here. The Mystics don’t have the offense to keep up, and this game is going to get out of hand early. This game is going to get out of hand early. Back the Lynx to win this game and cover the spread.