The Phoenix Mercury and Minnesota Lynx meet Friday in WNBA action at the Target Center. Here’s a Minnesota Lynx vs Phoenix Mercury Prediction.
Phoenix Mercury Betting Preview
The Phoenix Mercury need a win here to snap a 3-game losing streak. The Mercury are 1-3 SU on the road this season. The Phoenix Mercury are averaging 80.9 points on 39.9 percent shooting and allowing 85.7 points on 41.6 percent shooting. Kahleah Cooper is averaging 24.7 points and 4.9 rebounds, while Diana Taurasi is averaging 16.4 points and 5 rebounds. Natasha Cloud is the third double-digit scorer and Sophie Cunningham is dishing 1.4 assists. The Phoenix Mercury are shooting 33.2 percent from beyond the arc and 80.9 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Mercury are allowing 32.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.7 rebounds per game.
Minnesota Lynx Betting Preview
The Minnesota Lynx look for a win to build on their 4-2 record. The Minnesota Lynx are 2-1 SU at home this season. The Minnesota Lynx are averaging 84.8 points on 45.4 percent shooting and allowing 78.7 points on 41.1 percent shooting. Napheesa Collier is averaging 22.2 points and 10.8 rebounds, while Kayla McBride is averaging 16.2 points and 3.2 rebounds. Alanna Smith is the third double-digit scorer and Courtney Williams is grabbing 5.7 rebounds. The Minnesota Lynx are shooting 37.8 percent from beyond the arc and 77.4 percent from the free throw line. The Minnesota Lynx are allowing 28.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36 rebounds per game.
Minnesota Lynx vs Phoenix Mercury Injury Report
The Minnesota Lynx will remain without Diamond Miller due to a knee injury. The Phoenix Mercury are expected to be without Rebecca Allen (concussion) and Brittney Griner (toe).
Minnesota Lynx vs Phoenix Mercury Prediction
This line was a little surprising when I saw it, but the Mercury have lost 3 straight games and their defense has taken a step back. The Minnesota Lynx have also been one of the bigger surprises in the league, and they’re 5-1 ATS on the season. The Lynx are quietly playing above average ball at both ends of the floor, and they’re first in offensive field goal percentage and first in offensive three point percentage. Sometimes you just assume the oddsmakers know something and follow their lead. Give me the Lynx in a comfortable home win.
