Published Jun 23, 5:11pm ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Jun 23, 5:11pm ET
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Updated Jun 23, 5:11pm ET
One of Wednesday's WNBA matchups features the Washington Mystics hosting the Minnesota Lynx. Who has the edge in our Mystics vs Lynx pick?
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| Washington Mystics | +7.5 (-105) |
| Minnesota Lynx | -7.5 (-115) |
Washington took one on the chin in an 86-64 loss to the Liberty on Jun. 14. Since then, the team has responded with three straight wins, including an 84-79 victory over the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday.
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Washington trailed by six points at the 2:30 mark in the fourth quarter. But the road team closed the game with a 14-3 run en route to one of its most impressive victories of the season.
Sonia Citron powered the offense with 21 points on 6-of-13 shooting from the field. Kiki Iriafen scored 17 points and grabbed seven rebounds.
Following an impressive come-from-behind victory against one of the top teams in the league, Washington looks to sweep the two-game set
The Lynx were playing at a high level, winning three straight. However, they failed to close the deal in an 84-79 loss to Washington.
Minnesota led by seven points at the break, but the game was far from over. The Mystics found their footing after halftime, outscoring their opponent by a 49-37 margin, including a 28-19 edge in the final frame.
Olivia Miles was one of four players to reach double figures for the host team. She led the way with 22 points, six assists, and five rebounds. Natasha Howard added 20 points and six boards on an efficient 9‑for‑15 effort, providing the Lynx with a steady interior presence throughout the matchup.
Will the Lynx bounce back, or will Washington pull off another upset?
Although it has won its last three games, Washington enters this battle as a 7.5-point favorite. Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The Mystics have dropped seven of the previous 10 meetings in this series. Washington is 2-3 in its last five home games, while Minnesota has fared well away from home, winning four of its last five road outings. Given those factors, siding with the Lynx is the way to go here.
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Minnesota Lynx (-7.5)
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