Minnesota Lynx vs Washington Mystics Prediction 8-15-24 WNBA Picks

The Washington Mystics and Minnesota Lynx meet Thursday in WNBA action at the Target Center. Here’s a Minnesota Lynx vs Washington Mystics Prediction. This article will include a Minnesota Lynx vs Washington Mystics Pick.

Washington Mystics Betting Preview

The Washington Mystics need a win after losing 6 of their last 8 Games. The Mystics have lost 7 of their last 10 Games. The Washington Mystics are averaging 79.3 points on 43 percent shooting and allowing 83.8 points on 45.9 percent shooting. Ariel Atkins is averaging 15.8 points and 3.7 rebounds, while Shakira Austin is averaging 11.7 points and 1 assist. Brittney Sykes is the third double-digit scorer and Stefanie Dolson is grabbing 5 rebounds. The Washington Mystics are shooting 36.7 percent from beyond the arc and 77.1 percent from the free throw line. The Washington Mystics allowing 34.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.8 rebounds per Game.

Minnesota Lynx Betting Preview

The Minnesota Lynx look for a win after splitting their last 8 Games. The Minnesota Lynx have won 7 of their last 9 home Games. The Minnesota Lynx are averaging 81.2 points on 43.6 percent shooting and allowing 75.1 points on 40.4 percent shooting. Napheesa Collier is averaging 20 points and 10.2 rebounds, while Kayla McBride is averaging 16.4 points and 2.8 rebounds. Alanna Smith is the third double-digit scorer and Courtney Williams is grabbing 4.6 rebounds. The Minnesota Lynx are shooting 38.4 percent from beyond the arc and 78.5 percent from the free throw line. The Minnesota Lynx are allowing 28.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.5 rebounds per Game.

Minnesota Lynx vs Washington Mystics Injury Report

The Minnesota Lynx don’t have any players listed on their injury report. The Washington Mystics will be without DiDi Richards (knee) and Shakira Austin.

Minnesota Lynx vs Washington Mystics Prediction

The Minnesota Lynx are the better team and should be favored at home. The break should’ve helped the Lynx, as they were struggling to find their form after winning the commissioners cup. With that said, the Mystics have covered 8 of their last 10 Games and are 16-8-1 ATS on the year overall. Also, the Mystics are 12-4 ATS in their last 16 Games when an underdog of 5 or more points. The Mystics are making WNBA bettors hand over fist in spots like this. Give me the Mystics and the 8 free points.