Minnesota Lynx
Basketball WNBA PHX Arena Sun 28 Sep 20:00
Phoenix Mercury
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WNBA Betting Preview: Lynx vs Mercury

The Minnesota Lynx square off against the Phoenix Mercury in this WNBA matchup at PHX Arena, with tip-off scheduled for 20:00 on Sunday, September 28. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds and H2H stats.

Lynx Look Value for This Matchup

Our betting prediction is that the Lynx will be able to cover the spread against the Mercury, with +4.5 looking favorable for our wager. Take the -110 that is currently available.

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Lynx H2H Record Includes 7 Wins in 10

When Phoenix Mercury and Minnesota Lynx met on Friday night, Mercury managed a 84-76 victory. The past 10 games between the teams have seen the Lynx win seven times.

WNBA W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Lynx 34 10 3787 3373 414 20-2 14-8 1W
Mercury 27 17 3643 3525 118 15-7 12-10 3L
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Minnesota Lynx vs Phoenix Mercury Prediction & Picks

Step into Minnesota Lynx vs Phoenix Mercury with confidence, armed with our expert match prediction, likely scoreline, key player prop plays and a custom-built bet builder for maximum value.

Game Prediction

We’re confident that Lynx can produce a strong performance in this WNBA contest. Our pick is that the underdogs will cover the spread of +4.5 and you can currently get -110.

The WNBA handicappers at Sportsgambler.com stay on top of injuries and team form that could impact the outcome. We also leave no stone unturned when analyzing the latest stats to support every prediction.

Key Lynx vs Mercury stats:

  • The +4.5 line has been covered by Lynx in 14 of their last 20 games.
  • The +4.5 line has been covered by Lynx in 6 of their last 10 games.
  • The -4.5 line hasn’t been covered by Mercury in 7 of their last 10 games against Lynx.

Lynx +4.5 Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, there’s a 52.4% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. This WNBA bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Courtney Williams Over 17.5 Points +105 BetMGM logo

Courtney Williams (Lynx) can be backed to score Over 17.5 points at +105. We think this is the pick of the prop bets that are on offer when it comes to backing her on Player Points.

Latest Courtney Williams Player Prop Odds

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Kayla McBride Over 3.5 Rebounds +124 BetMGM logo

Kayla McBride (Lynx) can be wagered to have Over 3.5 rebounds at +124. We think that the value can be found by betting on Player Rebounds and we’re expecting her to go over the line.

Latest Kayla McBride Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Lynx +4.5
Totals Over 155.5
Player Points Courtney Williams Over 17.5

Take a same game parlay that incorporates Lynx to cover the +4.5 spread along with Over 155.5. Add in Courtney Williams (Lynx) to score Over 17.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Lynx Lynx logo 81 - 79 Mercury logo Mercury

We’ll throw a dart when it comes to the Lynx landing a 81-79 win. This correct score prediction is available at tasty odds and could be an entertaining wager to place.

Minnesota Lynx vs Phoenix Mercury Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest Moneyline Odds Suggest Mercury Victory

Phoenix Mercury are regarded as having a 68% chance of winning this WNBA game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -208. Minnesota Lynx are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +164.

4.5 is the spread and 155.5 is the total points line. A Total bet relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you want to wager Over 155.5, there are odds of -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds

Courtney Williams Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

Courtney Williams is favorite when it comes to hitting the most buckets. You can get +105 that she goes Over 17.5 points and -135 when it comes to Under.

Player Points
Courtney Williams (Lynx)
Over 17.5
+105
Under 17.5
-135
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Satou Sabally (Mercury)
Over 16.5
-110
Under 16.5
-120
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Alyssa Thomas (Mercury)
Over 15.5
-120
Under 15.5
-110
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Player Assists
Alyssa Thomas (Mercury)
Over 8.5
-135
Under 8.5
+105
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Courtney Williams (Lynx)
Over 5.5
-141
Under 5.5
+110
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Kayla McBride (Lynx)
Over 3.5
-100
Under 3.5
-130
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Satou Sabally (Mercury)
Over 2.5
+160
Under 2.5
-208
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Player Rebounds
Alyssa Thomas (Mercury)
Over 8.5
-130
Under 8.5
-100
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Satou Sabally (Mercury)
Over 6.5
+105
Under 6.5
-135
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Courtney Williams (Lynx)
Over 5.5
-105
Under 5.5
-125
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Kayla McBride (Lynx)
Over 3.5
+124
Under 3.5
-161
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Micro Betting

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Minnesota Lynx logo Minnesota Lynx Stats
Phoenix Mercury logo Phoenix Mercury Stats
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
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Total Points
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WNBA Table Select Season

Team W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Lynx 34 10 3787 3373 414 20-2 14-8 1W
Aces 30 14 3680 3552 128 17-5 13-9 16W
Dream 30 14 3712 3378 334 16-6 14-8 6W
Mercury 27 17 3643 3525 118 15-7 12-10 3L
Liberty 27 17 3713 3534 179 17-5 10-12 3W
Fever 24 20 3734 3586 148 13-9 11-11 3W
Storm 23 21 3614 3524 90 10-12 13-9 1W
Valkyries 23 21 3420 3359 61 14-8 9-13 3L
Sparks 21 23 3769 3882 -113 9-13 12-10 1L
10  Mystics 16 28 3394 3589 -195 10-12 6-16 10L
11  Sun 11 33 3337 3782 -445 7-15 4-18 2L
12  Sky 10 34 3335 3777 -442 6-16 4-18 4L
13  Wings 10 34 3594 3871 -277 6-16 4-18 1W