Minnesota Lynx vs Washington Mystics: Preview, Prediction and Odds | 2024 WNBA regular season (September 8)

The Minnesota Lynx continue their three-game road trip on Sunday when they visit the Washington Mystics at the Entertainment and Sports Arena. The Lynx began their trip with an impressive 99-88 win over the red-hot Indiana Fever, while the Mystics are looking to extend their two-game winning streak.

Minnesota (25-9) has overtaken the Connecticut Sun for the second-best record in the WNBA. They have won nine of their last 10 games and are coming off a huge win against Indiana, snapping a five-game winning streak. Napheesa Collier continued her impressive season, finishing with 26 points and 10 rebounds.

Meanwhile, the Mystics are trying to make the race for the No. 8 seed interesting. They have put together a couple of wins and are a game behind the final playoff spot with six games left. Karlie Samuelson came off the bench on Thursday against the Phoenix Mercury and scored 19 points without any missed shots.

Here are the highlights from Minnesota's win over the Fever:

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Minnesota Lynx vs Washington Mystics game details and odds

The Minnesota Lynx vs Washington Mystics game is on Sunday at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, D.C.. It starts at 3 p.m. EST and will be nationally televised on ESPN3. It will also be available via live stream on WNBA League Pass, a paid subscription.

Local fans in Minnesota can watch the game on Bally Sports North Extra, while it's available on Monumental Sports Network in the DMV area.

Moneyline: Lynx (-450) vs Mystics (+350)

Spread: Lynx -8.5 (-105) vs Mystics +8.5 (-105)

Total (O/U): Lynx o161.5 (-110) vs Mystics u161.5 (-110)

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Minnesota Lynx vs Washington Mystics preview

Sunday's game will be the fourth and final matchup of the season between the Minnesota Lynx and the Washington Mystics. The Lynx are looking to sweep the season series after winning the first three meetings earlier this campaign.

It's no surprise that the Lynx have dominated the matchup. They are at both ends of the standings, but the Mystics could use the LA Sparks are inspiration. The Sparks shocked the No. 1 seed New York Liberty two weeks ago to avoid a season sweep.

Here are the final scores from the first three Lynx-Mystics matchups:

• Lynx def. Mystics 74-67 (July 6)
• Lynx def. Mystics 79-98 (Aug. 15)
• Lynx def. Mystics 99-83 (Aug. 17)

Here are the highlights from the most recent game between Minnesota and Washington:

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Minnesota Lynx vs Washington Mystics injury reports and starting lineups

The Lynx don't have any players on their injury report for Sunday's game. Coach Cheryl Reeve is expected to use the following starting five:

G - Kayla McBride | G - Courtney Williams | F - Bridget Carleton | F - Napheesa Collier | C - Alanna Smith

Meanwhile, Ariel Atkins is a game-time decision for the Mystics are suffering a sprained ankle in their win over the Phoenix Mercury. Atkins practiced on Saturday, so she will likely be in coach Eric Thibault's starting lineup:

G - Ariel Atkins | G - Julie Vanloo | F - Brittney Sykes | F - Aaliyah Edwards | C - Stefanie Dolson

Here are the highlights from the Mystics' win over Phoenix:

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Minnesota Lynx vs Washington Mystics prediction

The Lynx are the heavy favorites to win their upcoming road game against the Mystics. Minnesota has been playing amazing basketball all season and has won nine of its last 10 games. Expect Washington to put up a good fight, but the Lynx should pull off a close win.