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The Minnesota Lynx (16-6) and Seattle Storm (14-8) meet Friday at Climate Pledge Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (ION). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Lynx vs. Storm odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Lynx lead 3-0
The Lynx have won all 3 regular-season meetings against the Storm, including an 83-64 rout in the Twin Cities in a Commissioner’s Cup battle June 9. Minnesota, which was a 1-point favorite in that contest, has covered the spread in all 3 meetings, while the Under is 2-1.
Minnesota enters on a 2-game win streak, but it is still just 3-3 straight up in the previous 6 outings, while going just 2-4 against the spread (ATS). The Under has cashed in 5 in a row, and 11 of the past 14 outings.
The Storm were tripped up 84-79 Wednesday, failing to cover as 4-point underdogs as the Under (173) connected. Seattle has dropped 2 of the past 3 outings, but it is a healthy 5-2 ATS across the previous 7 games. The Under is 5-2 in the 7-game span.
Lynx at Storm odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:43 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Lynx +198 (bet $100 to win $198) | Storm -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
- Against the spread: Lynx +6 (-110) | Storm -6 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 154 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Lynx at Storm picks and predictions
Prediction
Lynx 77, Storm 74
Moneyline
MINNESOTA (+198) is a tremendous value for the opportunity to nearly double up. The Lynx have won all 3 meetings vs. the Storm this season, including an 83-70 win May 14 in the 1st battle at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle.
The Storm have dropped 6 of the past 7 meetings straight up against the Lynx, including each of the previous 3 battles in Seattle. The last time the Storm won on their home court against the Lynx was Aug. 3, 2022.
Against the spread
If you’re a little more on the conservative side, take MINNESOTA +6 (-110) catching the points.
While the Lynx are just 2-4 ATS in the past 6 outings, they have cashed in 2 of the previous 3 on the road. Plus, Minnesota is a perfect 3-0 ATS in 3 tries against Seattle this season.
The Storm have lost 2 of the past 3 games at home, while also going 1-2 ATS. Back the visiting LYNX +6 (-110) tors, and have confidence in doing so.
Over/Under
UNDER 154 (-110) is a strong play in this battle.
The Under has cashed in 3 of the past 4 games at home for Seattle, while going 9-5 in the past 14 outings.
For Minnesota, the total has gone low in 5 in a row, while going a healthy 11-3 across the past 14 outings dating back to June 5.
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