Lynx vs Mystics Picks and Prediction – 9/8/2024

The Minnesota Lynx head to Washington on Sunday to take on the Mystics. The Lynx are 1st in the Western Conference with a 25-9 record. Stay up to date with our expert's WNBA Picks. Minnesota is 9-1 over their last ten games, and won their last game as Napheesa Collier scored nine of her 26 points in the third quarter, Bridget Carleton made three 3-pointers in the final four minutes and the Minnesota Lynx overcame a 25-point night by Caitlin Clark to snap Indiana's five-game winning streak with a 99-88 win over the Fever on Friday night. The Lynx carry a 7-5 road record into Washington. Minnesota is shooting 38.3% from behind the three point line which ranks best in the WNBA.

The Lynx have scored over 80 points or more in 3 of their last 5 games before Sunday. The Lynx defense is ranked 2nd in the WNBA only allowing 76.1 points per game. Napheesa Collier leads the Lynx on the season with an average of 20.4 points scored per game. 

The Washington Mystics are in 6th place in the Eastern Conference with a 11-23 record. The Mystics are 3-9 on their home court. Washington is averaging 79.5 points scored per game. The Mystics have four players who are averaging double digit points scored per game. Karlie Samuelson came off the bench to score 19 points and the Washington Mystics continued their late-season playoff push with a 90-77 victory over the Phoenix Mercury on Thursday night. Ariel Atkins leads the Mystics on the season with an average of 15.0 points scored per game. 

The Minnesota Lynx have a 7-5 record away from home and have the 2nd best defense in the WNBA. The Mystics are only 3-9 at home and are ranked 9th in offense and 8th in defense. Minnesota's players Collier and McBride should put up decent numbers against Washington, and the Lynx defense will shut down the Mystics offense to get the win and cover on Sunday. Final Score Prediction, Minnesota Lynx win and cover 84-72.