WNBA: Chicago Sky vs Minnesota Lynx Prediction, Odds, Moneyline 09/13/2024 | 2024 Season
This Friday evening, the Chicago Sky will face off against the Minnesota Lynx at the Target Center in Minneapolis. The Sky, currently fourth in the Eastern Conference with a 13-23 record, are looking to recover from a recent heavy defeat to the Washington Mystics. The Lynx, on the other hand, are leading the Western Conference with an impressive 27-9 record. Recent betting trends favor the Lynx significantly for this matchup.
Game Details:
- Date: September 13, Friday
- Time: 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
- Location: Target Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- TV: ION
- Stream: WNBA League Pass
Odds and Betting Lines:
- Moneyline: Chicago Sky (+480) vs Minnesota Lynx (-667)
- Spread: Chicago Sky (+10.5 -110) vs Minnesota Lynx (-10.5 -125)
- Total (O/U): Chicago Sky (u157.5) vs Minnesota Lynx (u157.5)
Chicago Sky Overview: The Chicago Sky are struggling, having recently lost 89-58 to the Washington Mystics. In that game, Chennedy Carter led the team with 16 points. This season, the Sky average 78.86 points per game while conceding 81.80. Carter is the team’s top scorer with an average of 17.5 points per game. The team’s performance has been inconsistent, with only a 2-8 record in their last 10 games. Key players for the Sky include:
- Chennedy Carter: 17.5 PPG, 3.5 RPG, 3.1 APG
- Angel Reese: 13.6 PPG, 13.1 RPG, 1.9 APG
- Marina Mabrey: 14.3 PPG, 4.3 RPG, 4.1 APG
Minnesota Lynx Overview: The Minnesota Lynx are in excellent form, coming off a 76-64 win against the Atlanta Dream. Kayla McBride contributed 15 points in that game. This season, the Lynx score an average of 83.05 points per game and allow 76.32. Napheesa Collier leads the team with 20.4 points per game. The Lynx are strong on both ends of the court, boasting an 11-1 record in their last 12 games. Key players for the Lynx include:
- Napheesa Collier: 20.4 PPG, 9.8 RPG, 3.5 APG
- Kayla McBride: 15.3 PPG, 2.5 RPG, 3.3 APG
- Courtney Williams: 11.2 PPG, 4.8 RPG, 5.3 APG
Injury Report:
- Chicago Sky: Elizabeth Williams (knee) and Angel Reese (wrist) are out for the season, while Diamond DeShields (ankle) is out indefinitely.
- Minnesota Lynx: Dorka Juhasz is questionable due to illness.
Betting Trends:
- Chicago Sky: 2-8 SU in their last 10 games, 4-2 ATS in their last 6 road games.
- Minnesota Lynx: 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games, 11-1 SU in their last 12 games.
Prediction: Given the disparity in form and records, the Minnesota Lynx are expected to dominate this matchup. A predicted final score is 78-65 in favor of the Lynx.
