In a WNBA battle on Friday, the Minnesota Lynx will take on the Seattle Storm. The Lynx come to the game with a 14-16 record on the season. Minnesota is coming off an 18-point loss at the Fever.
For the Seattle Storm, they are 9-21 on the season. Seattle has won back-to-back games and seeking their third straight. Let’s take a look at our Lynx vs Storm betting analysis.
Minnesota Lynx vs. Seattle Storm Information
Minnesota Lynx vs Seattle Storm
Location of the game: Climate Pledge Arena; Seattle, WA.
Date & Time: Friday, August 18. 7:00 pm PT.
How to watch: ION
Recent Scores
Minnesota Lynx
- Sunday, July 30: 87-83 win at Sun
- Tuesday, August 1: 79-69 loss at Sun
- Friday, August 4: 76-66 loss vs. Liberty
- Tuesday, August 8: 88-79 win at Sky
- Thursday, August 10: 91-73 loss at Fever
Seattle Storm
- Wednesday, August 2: 76-65 loss vs. Wings
- Saturday, August 5: 97-91 win at Mercury
- Tuesday, August 8: 81-69 loss vs. Sun
- Thursday, August 10: 68-67 win vs. Dream
- Sunday, August 13: 81-71 win vs. Mercury
Minnesota Lynx vs. Seattle Storm Betting Analysis
Here are the most up-to-date betting lines before our Lynx vs Storm betting analysis:
- Moneyline: Minnesota Lynx -125 | Seattle Storm +105
- Spread: Minnesota Lynx -2 | Seattle Storm +2
- Total: 162.5
Minnesota Lynx vs. Seattle Storm Betting Preview
The Minnesota Lynx are looking to move up the WNBA standings and improve their postseason spot. The Lynx are tied with Washington for 6th in the standings. Minnesota is 8-7 on the road this season. The Lynx are one of the lowest-scoring teams in all of the league, with just shy of 80 points per game.
Minnesota, in their last three losses, is averaging just 69 points per game. The latest loss was on the road at the Fever, which was their second of three straight road games. The Lynx are led in scoring by Napheesa Collier, with her 21.4 points per game. She is playing nearly 33 minutes per game and making 48% of her shots on the season.
The Lynx are without Lindsay Allen, as she is hurt. The Lynx need just one more win to go over their win total of a season ago. In 2021, Minnesota had its best season, as they went 22-10.
Stormy Seas
For Seattle, it’s been a frustrating season. The Storm have won just 9 of 30 games and 4 of 17 games at home. But, as of late, the Storm have played better basketball. Seattle beat the Dream by one at home and then the Mercury by ten at home. Seattle is scoring 78.3 points per game, led by Jewell Loyd, with 24.1 points per game.
In the win over the Dream, Loyd converted a three-point play with just 13 seconds to go to give them the win. Center Ezi Magbegor is playing in just shy of 33 minutes per game and scoring 13.9 points per game while making over 50% of her shots. The Seattle Storm picks have been tough as of late with inconsistent play.
Minnesota Lynx vs. Seattle Storm Betting Prediction
Here is one of our WNBA Predictions today. Look for the Lynx to get back on track here.
While Seattle is playing better basketball as of late, it’s not good enough for a win here. The Minnesota Lynx score ten more than the Storm in this one and cover the spread.
- The Lynx vs Storm betting analysis: Minnesota Lynx -2 over the Seattle Storm on Friday.
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