Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the WNBA match.
Both teams prioritise offence, so this match-up profiles as high-scoring. The total is set at 164 points, and given the opponents’ styles and recent trends, the probability of Total Over landing appears strong.
Minnesota Lynx
The Minnesota Lynx continue to push confidently for a strong seeding in the play-offs. In their latest outing they handled the Indiana Fever at home (97:84), showcasing a potent offence. The squad is in good form, having won eight of their last 10 games. The primary threat is the duo of Napheesa Collier and Kayla McBride, who consistently deliver efficient scoring. The head-to-head trend favours the Minnesota Lynx, with seven wins in the previous 10 meetings, including a recent victory in Seattle (91:87).
Seattle Storm
The Seattle Storm lost to the Indiana Fever last time out (75:95), yet they remain competitive. They have four wins in their last 10 away games, and with Nneka Ogwumike in the line-up they possess strong scoring potential. The Seattle Storm rely on three-pointers and play at an up-tempo pace, which increases the likelihood of a high-scoring script. They often fall short against the Minnesota Lynx in head-to-heads, but they almost always stay within 10 points, which keeps games tight and productive.
Minnesota Lynx vs Seattle Storm Prediction
Both teams prefer attacking basketball. The Minnesota Lynx are strong at home, and the Seattle Storm will need to answer with pace or they will struggle to keep up. All three of the most recent head-to-heads have cleared 159 points (combined). Given the pace and scoring profiles, backing the Total Over looks the logical play. Our pick is Total Over 158.5 (including overtime).
