Lynx vs Mercury Picks and Prediction – 5/31/2025

The Minnesota Lynx visit the desert Southwest on Friday to play the Phoenix Mercury in a WNBA clash. Minnesota leads the WNBA at 5-0, a half game ahead of the New York Liberty. Minnesota defeated the Seattle Storm 82-77 on Tuesday night with Courtney Williams scoring 23 points. Napheesa Collier scored 16 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for the Lynx. Keep up to date with the WNBA with our WNBA previews.

Napheesa Collier leads Minnesota in scoring, averaging 26.8 and is the leading rebounder, averaging 7.8 rebounds per game. Courtney Williams is the leader in assists, averaging 6.6 per game. Kayla McBride is second in scoring, averaging 15.0 points per game. Minnesota scores an average of 86.2 points per game, shooting 47.0% overall at 35.4% from 3-point territory.

The Phoenix Mercury look for a third consecutive victory on Friday when hosting the Minnesota Lynx. Phoenix is 4-1 and third in the league standings, one game behind the first-place Lynx. Phoenix defeated the Chicago Sky 94-89 on Tuesday, with Satou Sabally leading the Mercury with 20 points. Phoenix has won two straight and four of the first five, with only a loss to Seattle.

Satou Sabally leads Phoenix in scoring, averaging 19.8 points per game. Alyssa Thomas is the second-leading scorer, leading rebounder, and leader in assists, averaging 15.2 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 8.0 assists per game. Phoenix has three players who average double figures in scoring. The Mercury score an average of 80.4 points per game, shooting 42.2% overall and 34.8% from 3-point territory.

The Minnesota Lynx have failed to cover the number in each of the last three games, but had double-digit spreads to cover as chalk in two of the three, and the Lynx won each of the three straight up. Minnesota is 3rd in the WNBA in scoring at 86.2 points per game and has the fourth-best defense in points allowed, at 77.4 points per game. Phoenix has failed to cover the number and three of its last four. Final Score Prediction: Minnesota Lynx win and cover ATS 84-74.