The Lynx will hit the floor running against the visiting Chicago Sky on Saturday, looking to bolster their record and bolster wagering bankrolls in the process.

Minnesota battles the Sky, currently with a 7-2 mark (5-4 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, important for totals bettors, are 7-5 for the Lynx and 4-5 for the Sky.



View Chicago vs Minnesota Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
Oddsmakers opened the Lynx as 14-point favorites in this matchup, while the OVER/UNDER line was sitting at 147.

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How They Match Up:
When it comes to rebounds, the visiting Sky rank No. 1 in the league with 37.7 per game. That compares with Minnesota’s No. 2 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where Minnesota is the WNBA’s No. 6-ranked team at 5.5 per game, while the Sky rate No. 5 with 6 per contest.

Defensively, the Sky feature the league's No. 2-rated defense on the road, allowing 72 points per game. Minnesota, meanwhile, comes in at No. 1 in the league in scoring at home.

Last time out for Chicago, they were an 84-70 loser as they battled the Fever on the road. The Sky failed to cover in the match as a 4.5-point underdog, while 154 combined points moved the game OVER for totals bettors. The Sky wasted a 26-point performance from Sylvia Fowles as Indiana ran past them 84-70 on Saturday at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.

The Lynx were a 102-70 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against the Liberty. They covered the 15-point spread as favorites, while the total score (172) made Sportsbooks of OVER bettors. New York was run off the court by the Lynx on Thursday as Minnesota blasted the Liberty 102-70 at Target Center.


Chicago Sky Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 2-7
Before playing Indiana are 6-4
After playing Indiana are 4-6
After a loss are 4-6

Minnesota Lynx Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 2-8
Before playing Phoenix are 8-2
After playing New York are 7-3
After a win are 9-1

A few Sky at Lynx trends to consider:
Chicago is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Chicago is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Chicago's last 16 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chicago's last 9 games when playing Minnesota
Minnesota is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Minnesota is 17-1 SU in its last 18 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Minnesota's last 7 games at home
Minnesota is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Chicago


Next up:
Chicago home to Indiana, Wednesday, June 27
Minnesota home to Phoenix, Wednesday, June 27