Dallas Wings vs. Minnesota Lynx Prediction, Odds and Game Preview – August 22

Written By PlayPicks Staff on August 22, 2023

Napheesa Collier and the Minnesota Lynx (15-17) play Arike Ogunbowale and the Dallas Wings (18-14) on August 22, 2023 at Target Center.

Our computer predictions in this article will help you decide what are the best bets available for Tuesday’s game.

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Spread: Lynx (-6.5) to Cover

  • The Wings are favored by both DraftKings and the model, but the model has them winning by significantly less (6.5 to 2.0 points). Take the Lynx and the points.
  • The Lynx’s ATS record is 14-14-0 this year.
  • When it has played as at least a 6.5-point underdog this year, Minnesota is 2-5 against the spread.
  • The Wings’ ATS record is 14-13-0 this season.
  • Dallas is 3-3 against the spread when favored by 6.5 points or more this season.

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Total: Over 168.5

  • The DraftKings point total for this matchup is just 1.1 points highter than the model projection.
  • Wings games have finished over 168.5 points scored, their current matchup’s over/under, 15 times (out of 27) this season.
  • This year, 11 of Minnesota’s 28 games have had a combined total of more than 168.5 points scored.
  • In the Wings’ 28 games with a set total, 14 have hit the over (50%).
  • The teams have hit the over in 15 of the Lynx’s 28 games with a set total.

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Moneyline Winner: Wings (-258)

  • Prediction: Wings 85, Lynx 83
  • Minnesota has been the underdog in 17 games this season and won eight (47.1%) of those contests.

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Wings Leaders

  • Ogunbowale leads the Wings in points and assists per game, scoring 21.0 points and distributing 4.5 assists.
  • Dallas’ best rebounder is Satou Sabally, who averages 8.4 boards per game in addition to her 17.7 PPG average.
  • The Wings get the most three-point shooting production out of Ogunbowale, who knocks down 2.8 threes per game.
  • The Dallas steals leader is Sabally, who averages 1.8 takeaways per game, while its blocks leader is Natasha Howard, who compiles 1.1 rejections per contest.

Wings Injuries

Name Game Status Injury
Lou Lopez Senechal Out Knee
Diamond DeShields Out Knee

Lynx Leaders

  • Kayla McBride makes 2.1 three-pointers per game, the most on the Lynx.
  • Minnesota’s leader in steals and blocks is Collier with 1.5 steals and 1.0 block per game.

Lynx Injuries

Name Game Status Injury
Lindsay Allen Out Thumb
Natalie Achonwa Out Personal

All stats in this article refer to the 2023 regular season.

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