Lynx vs Sky Picks and Prediction – 9/9/2023

The Minnesota Lynx end a two game homestand Friday night with a game up north in Chicago against the Chicago Sky. Minnesota comes into Friday at an even 19-19 on the year riding a two game win streak after a 13 point victory over Phoenix. For other WNBA Plays and Previews check out our WNBA Picks. Offensively Minnesota has been solid this season averaging 80.2 points per game and 42.8% shooting, while the defense has had issues allowing 84.7 points through 38 games played.

Napheesa Collier is the offensive leader for Minnesota this season averaging 21.3 points per game on 47.9% shooting to go along with a team high 8.4 assists. Kayla McBride is second on the team averaging 13.9 points and Diamond Miller chips in 11.7 points per game. Lindsay Allen orchestrates the Minnesota offense leading the team with 4.5 assists to go along with 6.2 points per game.

The Chicago Sky return home Friday night six games below .500 after winning three of the last five following a 27 point blowout of Indiana. The Chicago offense has played well this season averaging just under 81 points per game on 43.8% shooting, but the defense has been abysmal allowing 83.1 points per game this season. Offensively Chicago has stepped it up over the last four games averaging 82.75 points, while the defense has allowed just 78.75 points in that span. 

Kahleah Copper has carried the Chicago offense this season boasting a team leading 18.6 points per game. Marina Mabrey is second on the team averaging 14.9 points as the only other player in double figures, while Courtney Williams has led the team averaging 6 assists and adds 9.9 points. Alanna smith is averaging just 8.7 points but leads Chicago averaging 6.7 rebounds.