Washington Mystics vs Minnesota Lynx: Prediction and odds | August 15, 2024

The ⁠⁠Washington Mystics vs Minnesota Lynx matchup is one of the three WNBA games scheduled for Thursday. This will be the second regular-season meeting between the two teams this season, with Minnesota previously winning 74-67 on July 6. Thursday’s games will mark the return of WNBA action after a month-long break due to its All-Star weekend and the 2024 Paris Olympics.

The Mystics(6-19) have struggled this season and are sixth in the East and 11th overall. The Lynx(17-8), on the other hand, are atop the West standings and third overall.

⁠⁠Washington Mystics vs Minnesota Lynx game details and odds

The ⁠⁠Washington Mystics vs Minnesota Lynx game is scheduled for 8 p.m. EDT on Thursday, Aug. 15, at Target Center. The game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN3. It will also be available locally on Bally Sports North Extra and Monumental Sports Network. The game will also stream live on WNBA League Pass.

Moneyline: Mystics (+300) vs. Lynx (-380)

Spread: Mystics (+8) vs. Lynx (-8)

Total (O/U): Mystics -110 (o157) vs. Lynx -110 (u157)

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

⁠⁠Washington Mystics vs Minnesota Lynx preview

The two teams have met 55 times in the regular season, with Minnesota leading the all-time series 29-26. The two teams split their past 10 regular-season matchups 5-5.

⁠⁠Washington Mystics vs Minnesota Lynx starting lineups

The Mystics will be without Shakira Austin (hip) and DiDi Richards (knee). Washington coach Eric Thibault should start:

PG: Brittney Sykes SG: Ariel Atkins SF: Julie Vanloo PF: Aaliyah Edwards C: Myisha Hines-Allen

The Mystics’ key bench contributors should be Jade Melbourne, Emily Engstler and Shatori Walker-Kimbrough.

As per ESPN, the Lynx didn’t report any injuries. Minnesota coach Cheryl Reeve is expected to start:

PG: Courtney Williams SG: Kayla McBride SF: Bridget Carleton PF: Napheesa Collier C: Alanna Smith

Minnesota’s key bench players could be Cecilia Zandalasini, Olivia Epoupa, Dorka Juhasz and Natisha Hiedeman.

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

⁠⁠Washington Mystics vs Minnesota Lynx prediction

The oddsmakers highly favor the Lynx to win at home. They should cover the spread for a win. This should be a high-scoring game with the game total surpassing the 157-point mark.