Lynx vs Mercury WNBA Pick: Minnesota Looks To Go Up 2-0 (Sep 23)

• After sweeping through the first round of the postseason, the Minnesota Lynx took Game 1 against the Mercury.
• Meanwhile, the Phoenix Mercury suffered a setback in Game 1 after dethroning the New York Liberty in the opening round.
• These squads previously squared off on Sep. 21, with the Lynx claiming an 82-69 victory.

One of the games on Tuesday’s WNBA postseason slate features the Minnesota Lynx hosting the Phoenix Mercury in Game 2 of this second-round matchup. Who has the edge in our Lynx vs Mercury pick?

Lynx vs Mercury Game 2 Preview

The league’s top team found itself down by seven points at the break before rallying to tie the game at 59 heading into the final frame. And thanks to a solid defensive effort that saw Minnesota hold Phoenix to just 10 points over the final 10 minutes, the Lynx lead this best-of-five series 1-0.

Courtney Williams was a force at both ends of the court for Minnesota. She put up 23 points, along with eight rebounds, seven assists, and five steals. Kayla McBride added 21 points and six boards.

Meanwhile, Kahleah Copper was the Mercury’s top performer. She scored a team-high 22 points on 10-for-23 shooting overall and 2-for-8 from 3-point range. Alyssa Thomas had another well-rounded outing, recording 18 points, eight rebounds, seven assists, and three steals.

Lynx vs Mercury WNBA Pick

Following a 13-point victory in the opener, Minnesota enters this contest as a 7.5-point favorite. Here’s a look at a few betting trends to consider for both teams ahead of Game 2.

• The Lynx are 8-1 straight-up (SU) in their last nine home games.
• Minnesota is 16-5 ATS in its previous 21 outings against Phoenix.
• The Mercury are 1-8 in their last nine contests against Minnesota.
• Phoenix is 2-7 ATS in their previous nine matchups.

Minnesota emerges victorious in this one. But given that Phoenix has the second-best scoring defense (behind the Lynx), the margin of victory may be smaller than the predicted spread.