Minnesota Lynx vs. Seattle Storm: Prediction and Odds | July 12, 2024

The ⁠⁠Minnesota Lynx versus Seattle Storm matchup is one of the three WNBA games scheduled for Friday. This will be the fourth and final regular-season meeting between the two teams this season, with Minnesota dominating the series 3-0 so far.

The Lynx lead the West with a 16-6 and are third overall. The Storm are third in the West and fifth overall with a 14-8 record. Minnesota is on a two-game win streak, while Seattle lost its last game.

⁠⁠Minnesota Lynx vs. Seattle Storm game details and odds

The ⁠⁠game is scheduled for 10:00 p.m. ET on Friday at Climate Pledge Arena. The game will be broadcast on ION. It will also be streamed live on WNBA League Pass.

Moneyline: Lynx (+220) vs. Storm (-270)

Spread: Lynx (+6.5) vs. Storm (-6.5)

Total (O/U): Lynx -110 (o155.5) vs. Storm -110 (u155.5)

Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

⁠⁠Minnesota Lynx vs. Seattle Storm preview

The two teams have met 89 times in the regular season, with the Lynx leading the all-time series 46-43. With Minnesota dominating the series this season, this is Seattle’s final chance to get one over the Lynx.

⁠⁠Minnesota Lynx vs. Seattle Storm starting lineups

The Lynx will be without Olivia Epoupa because of a left thigh injury. Napheesa Collier is doubtful with a foot issue. Minnesota coach Cheryl Reeve is expected to start:

PG: Courtney Williams SG: Kayla McBride SF: Bridget Carleton PF: Cecilia Zandalasini C: Alanna Smith

Minnesota’s key bench players could be Dorka Juhasz and Natisha Hiedeman.

As per ESPN, Seattle didn’t report any injuries. Storm coach Noelle Quinn is expected to start:

PG: Skylar Diggins-Smith SG: Jewell Loyd SF: Jordan Horston PF: Nneka Ogwumike C: Ezi Magbegor

The Storm’s key bench contributors could be Sami Whitcomb and Mercedes Russell.

Editor’s note: These are predicted starting lineups, which could change depending on the availability of players uncertain to play.

⁠⁠Minnesota Lynx vs. Seattle Storm prediction

The oddsmakers favor the Storm to finally win one against the Lynx this season. As the game is at home, Seattle should get a narrow win but it could fail to cover the spread. Expect this to be a tight matchup, with the total points somehow going past 155.5 points.