This Wednesday night, the Minnesota Lynx will lock horns with the Phoenix Mercury at Target Center for another game in their playoff series. The Minnesota Lynx are reigning in the Western Conference with an overall 30-10, while the Phoenix Mercury are ranked fourth with a bland 19-21 record. The Mercury lost last time out and are seeking redemption in this game. However, the Minnesota Lynx will gain a consecutive win in this game per the latest betting trends.
The preview information
Date: September 25, Wednesday | Time: 9:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Location: Target Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota
TV: ESPN
Stream: NBA League Pass
Minnesota Lynx vs Phoenix Mercury Odds, Spread, Moneyline
Moneyline: Minnesota Lynx (-455) vs Phoenix Mercury (+340)
Spread: Minnesota Lynx (-8.5 – 112) vs Phoenix Mercury (+8.5 -108)
Total (O/U): Minnesota Lynx (u160.5) vs Phoenix Mercury (o160.5)
Minnesota Lynx
The Minnesota Lynx won against the Phoenix Mercury with a final score of 102-95 before this matchup. Against the Mercury, Minnesota’s star Napheesa Collier scored a total of 38 points for the team, along with six boards and four assists. Kayla McBride also contributed with a total of 20 points, with a trio of rebounds and four helpers. This season, the Lynx are scoring an average of 82.27 points in each game, while allowing opponents to get away with 75.93 points.
Top 3 Players
Napheesa Collier: PTS 20.4 REB 9.7 AST 3.4 STL 1.9
Kayla McBride: PTS 15.0 REB 2.6 AST 3.2 STL 1.3
Bridget Carleton: PTS 9.6 REB 3.8 AST 2.2 STL 1.0
Phoenix Mercury
The Mercury’s offense was mediocre in the series’ first game against the Lynx. Natasha Cloud scored 33 points for the team, along with six boards and ten helpers, while Diana Taurasi scored 21 points, along with a pair of boards and two assists. In this WNBA season, the Phoenix Mercury are scoring an average of 81.45 points in each game played and allowing opponents to grab 84.75 points per matchup.
Top 3 Players
Natasha Cloud: PTS 11.5 REB 4.1 AST 6.9 STL 1.4
Diana Taurasi: PTS 14.9 REB 3.8 AST 3.4 STL 0.6
Kahleah Copper: PTS 21.1 REB 4.5 AST 2.3 STL 0.8
Minnesota Lynx vs Phoenix Mercury Injury Report
Minnesota Lynx
No injuries
Phoenix Mercury
Rebecca Allen (F) Is out for season, Back
Minnesota Lynx vs Phoenix Mercury Betting Trends
Minnesota Lynx
Lynx are 2-3 in their last 5 games.
Lynx are 2-3 in their last 5 games against the spread
Lynx are 12-8 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 3 of Lynx’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 13 of Lynx’ 20 last games at home
Phoenix Mercury
Mercury are 2-3 in their last 5 games.
Mercury are 2-3 in their last 5 games against the spread
Mercury are 10-9 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 3 of Mercury’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 10 of Mercury’ 20 last games at home
Minnesota Lynx vs Phoenix Mercury Summary and Prediction
The Phoenix Mercury will struggle on both ends in this game, with the Lynx being on fire at the moment. Minnesota is sure about their offense, but even more so about their defense and will dominate on home ground. Take the Minnesota Lynx to win, 98-89.
Moneyline: Minnesota (-455)
Spread: Under 8.5
Total: Under 160.5
Predicted Score: 98-89, Lynx win.
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