Minnesota Lynx (24-9) vs Chicago Sky (11-20)
September 1, 2024 at 03:00 PM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Minnesota Lynx -11 — Over/Under: 157.5
In this article, we will formulate a Chicago Sky vs Minnesota Lynx Prediction for this WNBA Game on Sunday, September 1st, at the Target Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
-The Sky recent form and recent player performance.
-The Lynx’s 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 Sky and Lynx/
Lynx Look to Bounce Back
The Lynx faced off against the Dallas Wings in the last game and they were defeated. The Lynx were playing some really good basketball before that game, but the defense gave up 94 points, and that led to the 18-point defeat. Naphessa Coiller had a strong game, putting up 17 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists, but it wasn’t enough as the rest of the team didn’t make enough stops. The Lynx are averaging 82.7 points while their defense is giving up 76.2 points per game. Collier has been the top player for the Lynx, averaging 20.6 points while shooting 50 percent from the field.
Sky Continue to Struggle
The Sky continue to struggle and they have only 11 wins on the season. In the last game against the Indiana Fever, the Sky scored 81 points, but the defense gave up 100 points, and that led to the 19-point defeat. The Sky’s defense had no answer for Caitlin or anyone on the Fever’s offense. Angel Reese finished with 10 points and 11 rebounds. The Sky are averaging 78.4 points while their defense is giving up 81.9 points per game. Chennedy Carter is averaging 17.2 points while shooting 50 percent from the field but only 273 percent from behind the three-point line.
Chicago Sky vs Minnesota Lynx Prediction
Don’t be fooled by what happened to the Lynx in the last game, they are the much better team and they are going to have no issue here. The Sky’s defense struggled in the last game and they are going to be even worse here. The Lynx are going to have no issue running up the score and they are going to win this game in blowout fashion. This one if going ot get ugly early. Back the Lynx against the spread.