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Washington (13-16) at Minnesota (25-5)
- When: Aug 8 2025, 7:30 PM
- Where: Target Center, Minneapolis, MN, USA
- TV: ION
WNBA Preview and Prediction: Washington Mystics vs. Minnesota Lynx
Spread: Minnesota -10.0 | Total: 156.5
Washington Mystics Betting Breakdown
The Mystics continue reshaping their roster with an eye toward the future, but those changes come at a cost in the short term. Washington just dealt top scorer Brittney Sykes to Seattle and followed that up by shipping Aaliyah Edwards to Connecticut. The returns? Developmental pieces, not instant impact.
Unsurprisingly, the team looked disjointed in Tuesday’s 78-64 loss to Chicago, its first defeat in four matchups against the Sky this season. Rookie guard Sonia Citron led the way with 13 points, a step back from her season average and far removed from her previous 28-point explosion.
With three straight losses, including two blowouts, Washington’s form is slipping fast. The offense has been inconsistent, and the absence of Sykes will only widen the talent gap moving forward. As a road underdog facing the WNBA’s top team, this feels like a tall mountain to climb.
Minnesota Lynx Betting Breakdown
The Lynx are locked in and charging toward a championship. Despite being without MVP frontrunner Napheesa Collier (ankle) for the next two weeks, Minnesota has kept rolling, riding a three-game win streak into this matchup. Tuesday’s gritty 91-87 comeback win over Seattle showcased their depth and resilience.
Courtney Williams took over down the stretch, scoring 14 of her 20 points in the second half. Newly acquired DiJonai Carrington gave the Lynx a huge spark in crunch time, dropping 10 of her 13 points in the fourth quarter alone.
At 25-5, Minnesota sits atop the league standings and now boasts even more firepower with Carrington in the mix. The Lynx are 1-1 against Washington this season but are in a far better position now, deeper, more experienced, and clearly motivated.
WNBA Betting Prediction
One team is building for the future, the other is chasing a title. Minnesota is playing high-level basketball despite losing its star, while Washington is clearly in transition and reeling from back-to-back blowout losses. Lean under 156.5, with the Mystics lacking offensive punch and Minnesota potentially slowing the pace without Collier.
Score Prediction: Minnesota 82, Washington 66
Best Bet: Minnesota -10.0
Total: Under 156.5
- WNBA Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
