Lynx vs. Mercury: WNBA Best Bets & Predictions (Thursday)
We’ve got two WNBA matchups tonight.
The Las Vegas Aces will take on the Los Angeles Sparks, while the Minnesota Lynx will play the Phoenix Mercury.
One game will likely be closer than the other.
Here are two best bets for tonight’s WNBA action in the WNBA Comissioner’s Cup.
Today’s Best WNBA Bets
All wagers are 1 unit
(Odds courtesy of Caesars Sportsbook)
Minnesota Lynx at Phoenix Mercury
Either the Minnesota Lynx or Phoenix Mercury will get their first win of the season tonight. Both teams are 0-2 and struggling to score at a consistent pace.
The Lynx last lost to the Atlanta Dream. They’re scoring 71.5 points per game while allowing 80 points per game on the defensive end. They’ve also shot under 40% from the field. Napheesa Collier has added 18.5 points per game, but she’s the only consistent portion of the offense.
Meanwhile, Brittany Griner has added 22.5 points per game for the Mercury. Still, they’ve lost their first two games of the year. The Mercury have allowed 84.5 points per game but still shoot at a better percentage than the Lynx. They’re just not going to earn as many turnovers as Minnesota in this game.
Phoenix has also been weak on the offensive glass and are shooting 30.6% from downtown. The Lynx aren’t any better from three, shooting 27.3%.
With neither team dominating the offensive glass nor hitting shots from long range, I’ll take the Under 159.5. Both teams have turned the ball over often, although, as I said earlier, I’d like to think the Lynx add more turnovers on the defensive end in this game.
Anyway, let’s back the Under.
Bet: Under 159.5 (-110)
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