The WNBA season is all set to start on August 15, with a list of teams competing in exciting games. The Washington Mystics will take the road in their season opener as they square off against the Minnesota Lynx at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Lynx will seek their home-court advantage as they look forward to a victory. As for the Mystics, they are considered one of those weak teams in the Eastern Conference.
Minnesota Lynx vs Washington Mystics preview information
Date: August, Thursday | Time: 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Location: Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
TV: ESPN/ESPN 2
Stream: NBA League Pass
Moneyline: Minnesota Lynx (-600) vs. Washington Mystics (+450)
Spread: Minnesota Lynx -10 (-110) vs. Washington Mystics +10 (-110)
Total (O/U): Minnesota Lynx (o155.5) vs. Washington Mystics (u115.5)
Minnesota Lynx
The Minnesota Lynx are predicted to be one of the top teams this season. While they do have tough competition in the Western Conference, especially against teams like the Seattle Storm, getting past the Mystics at home should be easy. Napheesa Collier, who recently won a gold medal at the 2024 Olympics, will try to lead her team to success. Alissa Pili and Dorka Juhasz are the other notable players on Minnesota’s squad.
Top 3 players:
Napheesa Collier: PTS: 20.0 REB 10.2 AST 3.7 STIL 2.2
Alissa Pili: PTS 2.4 REB 1.3 AST 0.3 STL 0.2
Dorka Juhasz: PTS 5.7 REB 4.4 AST 1.0 STL 0.5.
Washington Mystics
The Washington Mystics were at the bottom of the Eastern Conference and hope to get a fresh start. The Mystics are up against a strong opponent and are playing this game on the road. Ariel Atkins, Stefanie Dolson, and Julie Vanloo hope to pick up the reins and get started on the right foot this season.
Top 3 players:
Ariel Atkins: PTS 15.9 REB 3.7 AST 3.5 STL 1.6
Stefanie Dolson: PTS 10.4 REB 4.9 AST 2.9 STL 0.6
Julie Vanloo: PTS 8.0 REB 1.8 AST 5.1 STL 0.5.
Injury Report
Minnesota Lynx
Napheesa Collier F Is upgraded to probable Thursday vs Wash Mystics, Plantar Fasciitis
Olivia Epoupa G Is “?” Thursday vs Wash Mystics, Thigh
Washington Mystics
Brittney Sykes G Is out indefinitely, Foot
Karlie Samuelson G Is out indefinitely, Hand
DiDi Richards G Is “?” Thursday vs Min Lynx, Knee
Shakira Austin C Is out indefinitely, Hip
Betting Trends
Minnesota Lynx
Minnesota is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
Minnesota is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games
Minnesota is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Minnesota is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota’s last 6 games at home
Washington Mystics
Washington is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Washington’s last 12 games
Washington is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Washington is 3-12 SU in its last 15 games on the road
Summary and Prediction
The Minnesota Lynx are a stronger team here and are predicted to secure a win in the season opener. The Mystics are no match as they enter this game as the underdog with the WNBA betting odds against them. Back the Lynx to win with a predicted score of 83-78.
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