Minnesota Lynx

Basketball WNBA Crypto.com Arena Mon 19 May 06:00

Los Angeles Sparks

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Lynx Look the Smart Pick on the Spread

WNBA superstars Napheesa Collier and Kelsey Plum clash when the Lynx battle it out with the Sparks at Crypto.com Arena.

It’s fantastic to see the Lynx with a -5 line on the spread at 1.91 as we’re expecting a bigger margin of victory against the Sparks.

8 Lynx Victories in Last 10 H2H Battles

Minnesota Lynx triumphed in their season opener. It was on the road where Dallas Wings were beaten 99-84 at College Park Center. Napheesa Collier scored 34 points, which temporarily tied the WNBA record for most points in an opener.

Los Angeles Sparks triumphed in their first game of the season. It was on the road where Golden State Valkyries were beaten 84-67 at Chase Center. Kelsey Plum finished with 37 points, six assists and five steals in her Sparks debut. Her scoring outburst set a new WNBA record for most points in a season opener.

It was the Sparks who came out on top when they last played the Lynx. At Target Center, a 68-51 win was recorded. The previous 10 games featuring these teams have resulted in eight Lynx victories.

WNBA W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Lynx 2 0 188 159 29 0-0 2-0 2W
Sparks 1 1 159 156 3 0-1 1-0 1L
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Expert WNBA Analysis

Getting the lowdown on injuries and studying the form guide are important duties ahead of making WNBA picks. We also place great emphasis on the stats and a data-led approach can be effective.

Key Lynx vs Sparks stats:

  • The -5 line has been covered by Lynx in 11 of their last 20 games.
  • The +5 line hasn’t been covered by Sparks in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
  • The +5 line hasn’t been covered by Sparks in 7 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The -5 line has been covered by Lynx in 7 of their last 10 games against Sparks.

Lynx vs Sparks Prediction

There’s an attractive line of -5 when it comes to Minnesota Lynx for this WNBA contest. The 1.91 that the favorites cover the spread has lots of juice and our pick is that they will make it happen.

There are several alternatives to the spread and we particularly like the Winning Margin lines. It’s great whether you’re expecting things to be close or comprehensive.

Lynx -5 Probability

The sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 52.4% likelihood of this pick winning. Based on our cappers in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

Our Pick

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Player Props

Kelsey Plum Under 5.5 Assists 2.02 bet365 logo

Kelsey Plum (Sparks) can be backed to record Under 5.5 assists at 2.02. Taking everything into consideration, we can feel confident that she will fall short of the line.


Marina Mabrey Over 3.5 Assists 1.80 bet365 logo

Marina Mabrey (Sun) can be backed to register Over 3.5 assists at 1.80. We’re tempted to back her to cover the Player Assists line, with plenty of juice on offer.

Los Angeles Sparks vs Minnesota Lynx Bet Builder Tips

Spread Lynx -5
Totals Under 161.5
Player Assists Kelsey Plum Under 5.5

Our same game parlay pick is Lynx -5.5 on the spread, Under 162 and Kelsey Plum (Sparks) to get Under 5.5 assists.

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Correct Score Prediction

Lynx Lynx logo 81 - 73 Sparks logo Sparks

The Lynx can be wagered in lots of different ways and this includes the correct score lines. There’s the chance to back them to win 81-73 for a big potential return.

Minnesota Lynx vs Los Angeles Sparks Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Lynx Favorites to Win According to the Books

With the sportsbooks giving them a 72% probability of winning this WNBA game, Minnesota Lynx might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their 1.38 Moneyline betting odds. Los Angeles Sparks are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at 3.10.

6 is the spread and 163 is the total points line. Basketball fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you fancy Under 163, then the odds are 1.91.

There are hundreds of game lines and team props when it comes to wagering on this popular league and we recommend visiting the top betting sites to find the wager that matches your view on the contest.

Betting Lines & Odds

Napheesa Collier Favorite to Get Most Points

Napheesa Collier is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can get 1.84 that she scores Over 23.5 points or 1.88 that she goes Under.

Player Points

Napheesa Collier (Lynx)
Over 23.5
1.84
Under 23.5
1.88
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Rickea Jackson (Sparks)
Over 15.5
1.90
Under 15.5
1.82
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Dearica Hamby (Sparks)
Over 14.5
1.90
Under 14.5
1.82
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Player Assists

Courtney Williams (Lynx)
Over 5.5
1.68
Under 5.5
2.08
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Kelsey Plum (Sparks)
Over 5.5
1.79
Under 5.5
1.93
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Odyssey Sims (Sparks)
Over 4.5
1.88
Under 4.5
1.84
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Napheesa Collier (Lynx)
Over 3.5
1.83
Under 3.5
1.89
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Player Rebounds

Napheesa Collier (Lynx)
Over 8.5
1.92
Under 8.5
1.81
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Dearica Hamby (Sparks)
Over 8.5
1.73
Under 8.5
2.00
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Azura Stevens (Sparks)
Over 6.5
1.70
Under 6.5
2.05
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Rickea Jackson (Sparks)
Over 4.5
2.20
Under 4.5
1.61
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Micro Betting

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

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Moneyline

  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

Point Spread

Total Points

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WNBA Table Select Season

Team W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Fever 1 0 93 58 35 1-0 0-0 1W
Lynx 2 0 188 159 29 0-0 2-0 2W
Liberty 1 0 92 78 14 1-0 0-0 1W
Mercury 1 0 81 59 22 1-0 0-0 1W
Mystics 2 0 184 175 9 1-0 1-0 2W
Sparks 1 1 159 156 3 0-1 1-0 1L
Storm 1 1 138 152 -14 0-0 1-1 1W
Dream 0 1 90 94 -4 0-0 0-1 1L
Sky 0 1 58 93 -35 0-0 0-1 1L
10  Sun 0 1 85 90 -5 0-1 0-0 1L
11  Wings 0 2 155 178 -23 0-2 0-0 2L
12  Valkyries 0 1 67 84 -17 0-1 0-0 1L
13  Aces 0 1 78 92 -14 0-0 0-1 1L