The Phoenix Mercury (2-2) and Minnesota Lynx (3-0) meet in the WNBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. EDT at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN.
The Lynx are favored by -7.5 on the spread, with the over/under set at 158.5 (-110o / -110u). The Lynx are a -375 favorite to win outright, while the Mercury are +280 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Mercury vs. Lynx predictions and WNBA picks.
Mercury vs. Lynx Odds, Pick
| Mercury Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+8 -115 | 158.5 -110o / -110u | +280 |
| Lynx Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-8 -105 | 158.5 -110o / -110u | -370 |
- Mercury vs. Lynx Spread: Lynx -8 (-105), Mercury +8 (-115)
- Mercury vs. Lynx Over/Under: 158.5 (-110o / -110u)
- Mercury vs. Lynx Moneyline: Mercury +280, Lynx -370
- Mercury vs. Lynx Best Bet: Lynx ML & Kayla McBride 15+ Points
Mercury vs. Lynx Preview, Prediction
We’re sticking with the Lynx in Game 2 of the series, and for good reason. Minnesota has been dominant on their home floor all season, posting a remarkable 22-2 record, and that edge was on full display in the second half of Game 1.
The gap in talent between these two teams is clear, and the Lynx match up especially well against the Mercury. With the home crowd behind them and every advantage on their side, Minnesota is well-positioned for another comfortable victory in Game 2.
The former Notre Dame standout has been on a tear to start the postseason, averaging 18.7 points per game while shouldering a heavy workload.
Over the last two contests, McBride has logged 36 minutes per game, setting the tone as the veteran leader of this Lynx squad. With her usage unlikely to dip tonight, that consistent volume makes this prop especially appealing.
Best Bet: Lynx ML & Kayla McBride 15+ Points
