Wings vs Lynx WNBA Pick: Minnesota Looks To Keep Pace At The Top (Aug 9)

• The Wings are 19-13 after a 94-76 loss to the Golden State Valkyries.
• Minnesota improved to 26-7 following a 98-87 win over the Las Vegas Aces.
• The Lynx lead the season series 3-0.

One of Sunday’s WNBA matchups features the Dallas Wings visiting the Minnesota Lynx. Which team has the edge in our Wings vs Lynx pick?

Wings aim to recover from an 18-point loss against Golden State

Dallas has hit a rough patch, losing four of its last five games. The latest setback was a 94-76 loss to the Golden State Valkyries on Friday night.

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The Wings were within striking distance early, trailing by eight at the break. But a 10-2 surge by the Valkyries to start the third quarter essentially put the game out of reach.

Paige Bueckers scored a team-high 17 points on 50 percent shooting from the field. Aziaha James contributed 13 points, and Alanna Smith added 11, but Dallas’ offense struggled overall, shooting just 34 percent overall and 28 percent from 3-point range.

Minnesota is riding high after another statement win

The Lynx have won 10 of their last 11 following a 15-6 start. Their recent outing was an impressive 98-87 victory over the defending champion Las Vegas Aces.

Minnesota led by seven points late in the fourth quarter. But thanks to a pair of baskets from Natasha Howard and Olivia Miles, the home team walked away with a double-digit win.

Olivia Miles added another brilliant performance to her rookie campaign, leading the way with 26 points, seven assists, and four rebounds. Napheesa Collier added 22 points, six rebounds, and three assists for an efficient offense that shot 49 percent overall and 52 percent from beyond the arc.

Wings vs Lynx WNBA Pick

Here’s what you need to know for both teams ahead of this encounter.

• The Wings are 5-5 (SU) in their previous 10 games.
• Dallas is 2-3 ATS in its last five outings.
• The Lynx are 9-1 (SU) in their previous 10 contests.
• Minnesota is 3-2 ATS in its last five matchups.

The Wings are 3-2 in their last five road games. Meanwhile, Minnesota has been elite at home, going 4-1 in its previous five outings at Target Center, and the Lynx have won the last five meetings in this series, which explains why Minnesota is the favorite in the conference showdown.