Washington Mystics vs Minnesota Lynx Prediction & Game Preview - August 29, 2023 | WNBA

On Tuesday, August 29, the Washington Mystics and Minnesota Lynx go toe-to-toe in a WNBA contest between the third-seeded teams in the Eastern and Western conferences respectively.

Both Washington and Minnesota have a similar record on the season, with the Lynx having won a game mor. However, it will be Washington who head into the contest off a victory, while the Lynx will look to pick themselves up following a loss in their last outing.

In the last meeting, the Lynx beat Washington 97-92. As such, Minnesota will feel confident of producing a repeat performance against their Eastern Conference counterparts. However, Washington is more than capable of securing a win and will be out to even the score.

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Washington Mystics vs Minnesota Lynx Prediction

Vegas has the Lynx as marginal favorites heading into their August 29 game against the Mystics.

Minnesota also has a favorable road record this season, winning 10 of their 17 road games, which could be a swing factor in the upcoming contest, considering that the game is in Washington.

The Mystics do have a strong home record, though, winning 11 of their 18 games. As such, both teams will be evenly matched and have a track record of success heading into their upcoming contest against each other.

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Washington Mystics Roster

PLAYER	POS	HEIGHT	WEIGHT	DOB	EXP	FROM
Ariel Atkins	G	5-10 ft	167 lbs	JULY 30, 1996	5 yrs	TEXAS-AUSTIN/USA
Shakira Austin	C-F	6-5 ft	190 lbs	JULY 25, 2000	1 yrs	MISSISSIPPI/USA
Natasha Cloud	G	5-10 ft	160 lbs	FEBRUARY 22, 1992	7 yrs	ST. JOSEPH'S (PA)/USA
Elena Delle Donne	F-G	6-5 ft	187 lbs	SEPTEMBER 5, 1989	9 yrs	DELAWARE/USA
Queen Egbo	F-C	6-4 ft	190 lbs	JUNE 29, 2000	1 yrs	BAYLOR/USA
Cyesha Goree	F	6-2 ft	lbs	AUGUST 4, 1993	R	MICHIGAN/USA
Linnae Harper	G	5-7 ft	160 lbs	JANUARY 31, 1995	2 yrs	OHIO STATE/USA
Tianna Hawkins	F	6-3 ft	186 lbs	MARCH 2, 1991	9 yrs	MARYLAND/USA
Myisha Hines-Allen	F	6-1 ft	200 lbs	MAY 30, 1996	5 yrs	LOUISVILLE/USA
Li Meng	G	6-0 ft	198 lbs	JANUARY 2, 1995	R	CHINA/CHINA
Brittney Sykes	G	5-9 ft	154 lbs	FEBRUARY 7, 1994	6 yrs	SYRACUSE/USA
Kristi Toliver	G	5-7 ft	130 lbs	JANUARY 27, 1987	13 yrs	MARYLAND/USA
Shatori Walker-Kimbrough	G	5-10 ft	140 lbs	MAY 18, 1995	6 yrs	MARYLAND/USA

Minnesota Lynx Roster

Player and No.	Position
Diamond Miller (#1)	Guard
Lindsay Allen (#2)	Guard
Kayana Taylor (#4)	Guard
Rachel Banham (#15)	Guard
Kayla McBride (#21)	Guard
Tiffany Mitchell (#25)	Guard
Aerial Powers (#3)	Forward
Bridget Carleton (#6)	Forward
Jessica Shepard (#10)	Forward
Natalie Achonwa (#11)	Forward
Dorka Juhasz (#14)	Forward
Emily Engstler (#22)	Forward
Napheesa Collier (#24)	Forward
Nikolina Milic (#31)	Forward

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Washington Mystics vs Minnesota Lynx: Where to watch

You can watch the contest on NBA TV, NBCS-DC, Monumental, FUBO and the WNBA League Pass. The game will be played at the St. Elizabeths East Entertainment and Sports Arena and is set to tip off at 7 p.m. Eastern Time.

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Washington Mystics vs Minnesota Lynx: Players to watch

Diamond Miller has been impressive throughout her rookie season for the Lynx and will look to build on her 18-point, 9-rebound performance in her last game.

Aerial Powers and Napheesa Collier will be the other two primary weapons available to Minnesota, while Jessica Shepard could also have a big impact.

For the Mystics, Elena Delle Donne, Ariel Atkins and Brittney Sykes are coming off impressive performances in their last game. Natasha Cloud's playmaking (she leads the team with 5.8 dimes per game) could also be huge for the Mystics as they look to break down Minnesota's defense.

Tianna Hawkins' rebounding ability could be a significant swing factor for the Mystics as they look to control the tempo of the game and limit second-chance opportunities.