Sep 22, 9:00 PM | Target Center
Phoenix Mercury vs Minnesota Lynx Odds
19-15TEAM RECORD27-7
Target Center features an WNBA battle between the host Minnesota Lynx and the visiting Phoenix Mercury in betting action on Thursday.
The Lynx sport records of 27-7 and 21-13 ATS heading into this matchup, while the Mercury sit at 19-15 and 16-17-1 ATS on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 14-19-1 for the Lynx and 15-19 for the Mercury.
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Betting Line:
Minnesota opened as 6-point favorites, while the WNBA total was set at 174 for those who prefer OVER/UNDER betting.
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How They Match Up:
In rebounding, the battle of the boards features Minnesota's No. 1-rated squad against Phoenix's No. 4-rated roster. When it comes to long-range shooting, Minnesota rates No. 9 in the league with 5 per game, while their foes tonight rank No. 1 with 7 per outing.
In comparing how the teams stack up statistically, the Mercury own the league's No. 12-rated mark, allowing 88.1 points per game when on the road. Minnesota, on the other hand, rates No. 4 in home scoring.
Last time out for Phoenix, they were a 77-75 Sportsbook as they battled the Storm on the road. The Mercury covered in the match as a 5.5-point underdog, while 152 combined points moved the game UNDER for totals bettors. Candice Dupree scored 20 points leading the Mercury to a 77-75 victory over Seattle at KeyArena on Monday.
Minnesota won its last outing, an 85-67 result against the Silver Stars on September 20. The Lynx covered in that game as an 8-point favorite, while the 152 combined points took the game OVER the total. The Lynx grabbed an 85-67 win over the Silver Stars on Tuesday, behind a 22-point effort from Seimone Augustus at Target Center.
Phoenix Mercury Trends:
When playing on Thursday are 3-7
Before playing Minnesota are 4-6
After playing Seattle are 5-5
After a win are 5-5
Minnesota Lynx Trends:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing Phoenix are 5-5
After playing San Antonio are 6-4
After a win are 8-2
A few Mercury at Lynx trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Phoenix's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Phoenix's last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 16 of Phoenix's last 20 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Phoenix's last 10 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games at home
Minnesota is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 16 of Minnesota's last 20 games when playing Phoenix
Next up:
Phoenix home to Minnesota, Sunday, September 25
Minnesota at Phoenix, Sunday, September 25