Phoenix Mercury vs Minnesota Lynx Prediction, Picks & Odds | 21 Sep 2025

WNBA Betting Preview: Phoenix Mercury vs Minnesota Lynx

The Phoenix Mercury square off against the Minnesota Lynx in Game 1 of this WNBA semifinal series at Target Center, with tip-off scheduled for 17:00 on Sunday, September 21. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds and H2H stats.

The Lynx at -6.5 could be the best bet to have on the spread. Odds of -114 are available and our prediction is a solid win when playing the Mercury.

The Phoenix Mercury clinched a place in the WNBA semifinals with a 2-1 series win over the New York Liberty. Game 3 saw the Mercury prevail 79-73 at PHX Arena, using home-court advantage to eliminate the defending champions and book their spot in the final four.

The Minnesota Lynx advanced to the semifinals after completing a 2-0 series sweep over the Golden State Valkyries. Game 2 ended in dramatic fashion, with the Lynx edging out a 75-74 road victory at Chase Center.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Lynx had the edge in the most recent matchup between these teams. At Target Center, they recorded a 79-66 win over the Mercury. The Lynx have won eight of the previous 10 H2H meetings.

WNBA	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
1  Lynx	5	2	628	575	53	2-2	3-0	3W
14  Mercury	2	6	685	693	-8	1-3	1-3	4L

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Phoenix Mercury vs Minnesota Lynx Prediction & Picks

This expert Phoenix Mercury vs Minnesota Lynx betting breakdown features our match prediction, a correct score tip, player prop suggestions and a carefully constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Game Prediction

The best pick is to snap up the -114 that Lynx are able to cover the spread. The favorites are -6.5 for this WNBA contest and the margin of victory could be a good deal more significant.

Our team of expert WNBA handicappers track current injuries closely. Combined with recent form, this helps us identify the best value odds. A data-led approach backed by key stats and the latest team news keeps our analysis sharp.

Key Mercury vs Lynx stats:

• The -6.5 line has been covered by Lynx in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The -6.5 line has been covered by Lynx in 14 of their last 20 games at home.
• The -6.5 line has been covered by Lynx in 3 consecutive games at home.
• The -6.5 line has been covered by Lynx in 7 of their last 10 games against Mercury.

Lynx -6.5 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 53.2% chance of landing 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%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Alyssa Thomas Over 15.5 Points -100

Alyssa Thomas (Mercury) can be backed to score Over 15.5 points at -100. We are happy to back Overs when it comes to her Player Points, with the line making plenty of appeal.

Latest Alyssa Thomas Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 15.5

-100

Under 15.5

-130

Assists

Over 8.5

-114

Under 8.5

-114

Rebounds

Over 8.5

-123

Under 8.5

-104

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Napheesa Collier Over 7.5 Rebounds -102

Napheesa Collier (Lynx) can be wagered to rack up Over 7.5 rebounds at -102. We recommend taking the pick that she is able to cover the line, with this Player Rebounds bet hopefully providing a return.

Latest Napheesa Collier Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 21.5

-118

Under 21.5

-110

Assists

Over 2.5

-130

Under 2.5

-100

Rebounds

Over 7.5

-112

Under 7.5

-115

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Correct Score Prediction

Mercury 77 - 88 Lynx

There are lots of different ways to back the Lynx on the correct score betting and something like 88-77 in their favor might be along the right lines at massive odds.

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Phoenix Mercury vs Minnesota Lynx Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The sportsbooks have Minnesota Lynx at -357 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 78% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. Phoenix Mercury are the underdogs at +270 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

8 is the spread and 159 is the total points line. There are many ways to wager on basketball including the Totals. If you want to wager Over 159, there are odds of -110.

There are a huge selection of game lines and team props when it comes to wagering on women's basketball and we recommend visiting the top betting sites to find the wager that matches your view on the contest.

Moneyline

Mercury

+270

Lynx

-357

Point Spread

Mercury +8

-112

Lynx -8

-108

Total Points

Under 159

-110

Over 159

-110

The favorite to hit the most buckets is Napheesa Collier. Odds of -118 can be found for her scoring Over 21.5 points and there is -110 for her to go Under.

Napheesa Collier (Lynx)

Over 21.5

-118

Under 21.5

-110

Alyssa Thomas (Mercury)

Over 15.5

-100

Under 15.5

-130

Kahleah Copper (Mercury)

Over 14.5

-123

Under 14.5

-104

Satou Sabally (Mercury)

Over 14.5

-119

Under 14.5

-109

Kayla McBride (Lynx)

Over 13.5

-122

Under 13.5

-106

Courtney Williams (Lynx)

Over 13.5

+102

Under 13.5

-132

Natisha Hiedeman (Lynx)

Over 9.5

-100

Under 9.5

-130

DeWanna Bonner (Mercury)

Over 9.5

+107

Under 9.5

-139

Bridget Carleton (Lynx)

Over 7.5

+106

Under 7.5

-137

Alanna Smith (Lynx)

Over 6.5

-167

Under 6.5

+128

Monique Akoa Makani (Mercury)

Over 6.5

-108

Under 6.5

-120

Alyssa Thomas (Mercury)

Over 8.5

-114

Under 8.5

-114

Courtney Williams (Lynx)

Over 5.5

-109

Under 5.5

-119

Kayla McBride (Lynx)

Over 3.5

+122

Under 3.5

-159

Natisha Hiedeman (Lynx)

Over 3.5

+134

Under 3.5

-175

Napheesa Collier (Lynx)

Over 2.5

-130

Under 2.5

-100

Satou Sabally (Mercury)

Over 2.5

+104

Under 2.5

-135

Alyssa Thomas (Mercury)

Over 8.5

-123

Under 8.5

-104

Napheesa Collier (Lynx)

Over 7.5

-112

Under 7.5

-115

Satou Sabally (Mercury)

Over 6.5

+118

Under 6.5

-154

Courtney Williams (Lynx)

Over 5.5

+117

Under 5.5

-152

DeWanna Bonner (Mercury)

Over 4.5

-102

Under 4.5

-127

Alanna Smith (Lynx)

Over 4.5

-118

Under 4.5

-110

Bridget Carleton (Lynx)

Over 3.5

+136

Under 3.5

-179

Kahleah Copper (Mercury)

Over 2.5

-172

Under 2.5

+133

Kayla McBride (Lynx)

Over 2.5

-103

Under 2.5

-125

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Phoenix Mercury Stats

Minnesota Lynx Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• +7.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -7.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 156.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 161.10 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 159.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 159.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 78.60 pts and allowed 77.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 80.90 pts and allowed 80.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 159.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 166.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 159.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 159.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 83.60 pts and allowed 75.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 87.90 pts and allowed 78.10 pts in the last 10 home games

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Team	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
1  Lynx	5	2	628	575	53	2-2	3-0	3W
2  Valkyries	5	2	605	546	59	3-1	2-1	2W
3  Dream	4	2	501	492	9	2-1	2-1	1L
4  Fire	5	3	670	681	-11	3-2	2-1	3W
5  Wings	5	3	711	678	33	2-2	3-1	2W
6  Fever	4	3	650	612	38	3-2	1-1	1L
7  Aces	4	3	637	620	17	0-2	4-1	2L
8  Liberty	4	4	704	681	23	2-3	2-1	1W
9  Mystics	3	3	497	518	-21	0-1	3-2	1W
10  Sparks	3	3	549	576	-27	1-3	2-0	2W
11  Tempo	4	4	713	729	-16	1-2	3-2	1W
12  Sky	3	4	604	611	-7	0-3	3-1	3L
13  Storm	3	5	636	650	-14	2-3	1-2	1L
14  Mercury	2	6	685	693	-8	1-3	1-3	4L
15  Sun	1	8	672	800	-128	0-3	1-5	3L

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