Mercury at Lynx 6/6/19 - WNBA Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 08/12/2019 at 9:18 PM ET

The Phoenix Mercury look for a second consecutive victory on Thursday when they visit the Minnesota Lynx. Phoenix defeated Las Vegas Aces 86-84 in its most recent outing. Essence Carson led a balanced Mercury attack with 20 points. DeWanna Bonner scored 12 points and pulled down a team high 12 rebounds while Brittney Griner and Yvonne Turner each scored 18 points.

Minnesota lost to Seattle 84-77 on Tuesday for its first loss in four games. The Lynx trailed at the half by 10 points but battled back to tie the game at 59, and were within one point late in the game. However, an 8-0 run by Seattle was more than the Lynx could overcome. Naphessa Collier led the Lynx with 17 points, while Sylvia Fowles scored 16.
DeWanna Bonner leads the Mercury in scoring and in rebounding with averages of 21.5 points and 10.0 rebounds per game. Brittney Griner is second in scoring and second in rebounding with averages of 18.0 points and 7.0 rebounds per game. Yvonne Turner leads the team in assists with an average of 7.0 per game.

Sylvia Fowles is the leading scoring and rebounder for the Lynx with averages of 14.5 points and 10.0 rebounds per game. Odyssey Sims is the leader in assists with an average of 5.0 assists per game. Five players for Minnesota are averaging double figures in scoring.

Minnesota has enjoyed much success head-to-head with Phoenix. The Lynx have covered the number in 13 of the last 16 versus the Mercury and in 15 of the last 21 played at home versus Phoenix. The Lynx have covered the number in 6 of the last 8 played on Thursday. Final Score Prediction, Minnesota Lynx win and cover ATS 78-70.

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