Published May 28, 6:56am ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated May 28, 6:56am ET
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Updated May 28, 6:56am ET
One of Friday's WNBA matchups features the Chicago Sky hosting the Minnesota Lynx. Who has the edge in our Sky vs Lynx pick?
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| Chicago Sky | +2.5 (-110) |
| Minnesota Lynx | -2.5 (-110) |
After posting an 86-79 win against Minnesota on May 17, Chicago has dropped each of its last three games. This stretch includes a 111-104 loss to the Toronto Tempo on Wednesday.
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The Sky trailed by seven points at the break before rallying to trim the deficit to 98-96 with 3:33 left in regulation. However, Toronto responded with an 8-2 surge to pull away down the stretch.
Rookie Sydney Taylor was one of five players to reach double figures. She poured in a season-high 27 points, going 9-for-22 from the field. Skylar Diggins scored 23 points and handed out nine assists. Natasha Cloud contributed 18 points, nine assists, and five rebounds.
Following a loss to Chicago earlier this month, the Lynx have responded with three straight wins — all by double-digit margins. The team's latest triumph was a 96-81 victory against the Atlanta Dream.
Minnesota held a slim 44-40 lead early in the third quarter before producing a game-changing 13-0 run. The Lynx outscored Atlanta 28-19 in the frame, increasing its advantage to 14 points entering the fourth.
All five starters tallied double-digit scoring totals for the home team. Courtney Williams led the charge with 25 points and seven assists. Natasha Howard's final stat line included 22 points, eight boards, five dimes, two steals, and two blocked shots.
The Lynx shot 60 percent overall and 37 percent from beyond the arc. Additionally, Minnesota racked up 26 assists on 40 made field goals in one of its sharpest performances of the season thus far.
Chicago enters this tilt as a 2.5-point underdog. Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of Friday's matchup.
The Lynx are 2-3 in the previous five meetings in this series. Meanwhile, Minnesota is the fourth-highest-scoring team in the league, while also ranking fourth in points allowed per outing and third in defensive rating. These factors contribute to the Lynx getting the win here.
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Minnesota Lynx (-2.5)
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