Washington Mystics vs. Minnesota Lynx Betting Odds and Matchup Preview – Thursday, August 15

Published 9:38 pm Wednesday, August 14, 2024

One game after putting up 30 points in an 86-79 win over the Dream, Kayla McBride leads the Minnesota Lynx (17-8) at home against the Washington Mystics (6-19) on Thursday, August 15, 2024. It begins at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN3, BSNX, and MNMT.

Find betting info for this game in this article.

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Mystics vs. Lynx Game Information

  • Game Day: Thursday, August 15, 2024
  • Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN3, BSNX, and MNMT
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
  • Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Arena: Target Center

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Mystics vs. Lynx Game Odds

Favorite Lynx -8.5
Lynx Moneyline -418
Mystics Moneyline +318
Total 155.5
Over Odds -110
Under Odds -111

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Mystics and Lynx Betting Insights

  • The Mystics’ record against the spread is 16-8-1.
  • Against the spread, as a 8.5-point underdog or more, Washington is 8-3.
  • There have been 14 Mystics games (out of 25) that went over the total this year.
  • The Lynx have covered the spread 13 times in 25 games.
  • As a 8.5-point favorite or greater, Minnesota has one win ATS (1-4) this season.
  • The Lynx have played 25 games this year, and nine of them have hit the over.

Mystics’ Top Players

  • Ariel Atkins: 15.8 PTS, 1.6 STL, 42.4 FG%, 34.4 3PT% (45-for-131)
  • Stefanie Dolson: 10.3 PTS, 49.4 FG%, 48.5 3PT% (49-for-101)
  • Myisha Hines-Allen: 8.4 PTS, 50.3 FG%, 37.8 3PT% (14-for-37)
  • Aaliyah Edwards: 8.7 PTS, 49 FG%
  • Julie Vanloo: 8.5 PTS, 5.1 AST, 35.2 FG%, 34 3PT% (53-for-156)

Mystics’ Injury Report

Mystics:

Shakira Austin: Out (Hip),

Karlie Samuelson: Out (Hand),

Brittney Sykes: Out (Foot)

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Lynx’s Top Players

  • Napheesa Collier: 20 PTS, 10.2 REB, 2.2 STL, 1.5 BLK, 46.8 FG%, 31.6 3PT% (18-for-57)
  • Alanna Smith: 11.5 PTS, 1.5 STL, 1.8 BLK, 47.7 FG%, 43.6 3PT% (34-for-78)
  • Kayla McBride: 16.4 PTS, 1.3 STL, 44.4 FG%, 42.7 3PT% (76-for-178)
  • Courtney Williams: 9.8 PTS, 5.5 AST, 39.6 FG%, 31.8 3PT% (14-for-44)
  • Bridget Carleton: 8.9 PTS, 42.6 FG%, 43.5 3PT% (54-for-124)

Lynx’s Injury Report

Lynx:

Olivia Epoupa: Out (Thigh)

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