Sparks vs Lynx
May 18, 2025 6:00 pm EDT
The Line: Lynx -5.5
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The Minnesota Lynx and Los Angeles Sparks meet Sunday in WNBA action at the crypto.com Arena. Here’s a Sparks vs Lynx Prediction. This article will include a Sparks vs Lynx Pick.
Minnesota Lynx Betting Preview
The Minnesota Lynx look for a quick 2-0 start to the WNBA season after beating the Wings on Friday. The Minnesota Lynx look to start 2-0 for the second time since the 2020 season.
The Minnesota Lynx are averaging 99 points on 53 percent shooting and allowing 84 points on 45.5 percent shooting. Napheesa Collier is averaging 34 points and 4 rebounds, while Courtney Williams is averaging 25 points and 4 rebounds. Jessica Shepard is the third double-digit scorer and Diamond Miller is dishing 3 assists. The Minnesota Lynx are shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc and 78.6 percent from the free throw line. The Minnesota Lynx are allowing 35.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31 rebounds per game.
Los Angeles Sparks Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Sparks also look to stay undefeated after beating Golden State on Friday. The Sparks look for their first 2-0 start since the 2022 season.
The Los Angeles Sparks are averaging 84 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 67 points on 36.5 percent shooting. Kelsey Plum is averaging 37 points and 6 assists, while Dearica Hamby is averaging 14 points and 10 rebounds. Rickea Jackson is the third double-digit scorer and Azura Stevens is grabbing 5 rebounds. The Los Angeles Sparks are shooting 36.8 percent from beyond the arc and 90.5 percent from the free throw line. The Los Angeles Sparks are allowing 25.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 27 rebounds per game.
Sparks vs Lynx Injury Report
The Sparks will be without Julie Allemand, Rae Burrell, and Cameron Brink.
Alanna Smith is questionable with a quadriceps injury. Kayla McBride will miss her second game due to personal reasons.
Sparks vs Lynx Prediction
The Sparks looked strong in their season opener and are more mature than they were a season ago, but there’s still a prove it factor with them. I need to see more before I can take them seriously against respectable teams. The Lynx are still without one of their best players in McBride, but there’s still enough here to get the job done. While it’s just one game, it does feel like the Lynx are on a bit of a revenge tour and are using the finals as a motivation factor.
The Lynx have covered 11 of their last 17 games as a favorite. I’m just not excited to step in front of the Lynx right now, especially when playing teams that still have to prove they’re worthy of attention. I’ll lay the chalk with the Lynx.
