Mystics at Lynx 7/24/19 - WNBA Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 08/12/2019 at 9:19 PM ET

Mystics at Lynx 7/24/19 - WNBA Picks & Predictions

The Washington Mystics look for their third straight victory on Wednesday when they visit the Minnesota Lynx. The Mystics routed the Atlanta Dream in their most recent outing on Sunday 93-65. Elena Delle Donne led the Mystics with 28 points hitting 10 of 13 shots from the field as Washington remained just a half-game behind first place Connecticut in the Eastern Conference.

Minnesota lost its second straight following a 79-74 setback at the hands of the Las Vegas Aces. Odyssey Sims led the Lynx in the loss with 19 points. Minnesota was hurt by poor three-point shooting hitting just 28.6% from downtown. Minnesota has fallen into a tie for fourth place in the Western Conference 2 ½ games behind first place Las Vegas as the All-Star Game approaches. Elena Della Donne is the leading scorer and rebounder for the Mystics with averages of 16.9 points and 8.2 rebounds per game. Kristi Toliver is the leader in assists with an average 5.7 assists per game and the second leading scorer with an average of 11.7 points per game. In all five players are averaging double-figures in scoring for the Mystics.

Odyssey Sims leads the Lynx in scoring and assists with averages of 15.3 points and 5.4 assists per game. Sylvia Fowles is the second leading scorer and leading rebounder for the Lynx with averages of 14.3 points and 9.6 rebounds per game. Four players for Minnesota are averaging double figures in scoring.

While the Mystics are the more talented team led by Elena Delle Donne and Kristi Toliver, the Lynx will play well enough at home to cover. Minnesota has covered the number in 4 of its last 5 versus Washington at home and in 7 of the last 9 meetings overall against the Mystics. The Lynx have covered the number in 5 of their last 6 at home. Final Score Prediction, Washington Mystics win but fail to cover ATS 82-80.

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