Washington Mystics vs Minnesota Lynx Preview and Prediction for July 6 | 2024 WNBA Regular Season

The Washington Mystics vs Minnesota Lynx matchup is one of the two WNBA games scheduled for Saturday. This will be the first of four regular-season meetings between the two teams this season.

The Mystics have struggled this season and share the worst record with the Dallas Wings at 5-16. Washington, however, has slightly turned its season in the past 10 games, splitting them 5-5. The Lynx, meanwhile, are first in the West and third overall at 14-6. They have lost two games on the trot.

Washington Mystics vs Minnesota Lynx game details and odds

The Washington Mystics vs Minnesota Lynx game is scheduled for 8 p.m. EDT on Saturday, July 6, at Target Center. The game will be broadcast on Bally Sports North and Monumental Sports Network. It will also be streamed live on WNBA League Pass.

Moneyline: Mystics (+290) vs. Lynx (-370)

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

Total (O/U): Mystics -110 (o156.5) vs. Lynx -110 (u156.5)

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

Washington Mystics vs Minnesota Lynx preview

The two teams have met 54 times in the regular season, with Minnesota slightly leading the all-time series 28-26. The two teams met three times last season, with the Lynx winning the series 2-1.

Washington Mystics vs Minnesota Lynx starting lineups

The Mystics will be without Brittney Sykes (left foot sprain), Shakira Austin (hip) and Karlie Samuelson (left hand fracture), while Stefanie Dolson is questionable with an illness. Washington coach Eric Thibault should start:

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

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

The Lynx will be without Olivia Epoupa (left thigh), while Napheesa Collier is doubtful with a foot issue. Minnesota coach Cheryl Reeve should start:

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

Minnesota’s key bench contributors should be 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 favor the Lynx to win this game. As Minnesota is playing at home, expect it to cover the spread and get a win after two straight losses. This should be a fairly high-scoring game with the team total going past 156.5 points.