Two of the WNBA’s top scorers hit the court — Arike Ogunbowale (third, 21.8 points per game) and Napheesa Collier (third, 21.8) — when the Dallas Wings (10-9) visit the Minnesota Lynx (9-10) on July 12, 2023 on Twitter and BSSW.
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Spread: Lynx (-2) to Cover
- The data strongly suggests betting on the Lynx in this one. The model favors them while DraftKings has the Wings favored and the difference between the two is 3.6 points.
- The Lynx are 10-7-0 against the spread this season.
- Minnesota is 5-4 against the spread when an underdog by 2 points or more this season.
- The Wings have an 8-9-0 record against the spread this season.
- In games it has played as at least 2-point favorites this season, Dallas is 5-6 against the spread.
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Total: Over 167.5
- The model predicts a total 1.9 points lower than the one set by DraftKings for this game.
- Wings games have finished over 167.5 points scored, their current matchup’s point total, seven times (out of 17) this year.
- Seven of Minnesota’s 17 games this season have gone over 167.5 total points scored.
- Wings games have gone over the point total in six out of 17 opportunities (35.3%).
- Eight of the Lynx’s 17 games with a set total have hit the over (47.1%).
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Moneyline Winner: Wings (-130)
- Prediction: Lynx 84, Wings 82
- This season, Minnesota has won six out of the 11 games, or 54.5%, in which it has been the underdog.
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Wings Leaders
- Ogunbowale leads the Wings in points and assists per game, scoring 21.8 points and distributing 4.4 assists.
- Satou Sabally is Dallas’ best rebounder, hauling in an average of 9.3 boards in each contest while scoring 17.5 points per game.
- Ogunbowale leads the Wings in three-point shooting, making an average of 2.6 shots per game from beyond the arc.
- Ogunbowale is Dallas’ leader in steals, averaging 1.8 steals per game, while Natasha Howard leads them in blocks with 1.3 per contest.
Wings Injuries
| Name | Game Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Lou Lopez Senechal | Out | Knee |
| Diamond DeShields | Out | Knee |
Lynx Leaders
- The Lynx’s leader in scoring and rebounding is Collier with 21.8 points and 7.9 rebounds per game.
- Minnesota’s assist leader is Lindsay Allen with 4.2 per game. She also scores 5.8 points per game and adds 2.2 rebounds per game.
- Kayla McBride makes 2.1 three-pointers per game, the most on the Lynx.
- Collier’s steals (1.7 steals per game) and blocks (1.2 blocks per game) pace Minnesota on defense.
Lynx Injuries
| Name | Game Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Jessica Shepard | Out | Illness |
| Tiffany Mitchell | Out | Wrist |
| Aerial Powers | Out | Ankle |
| Natalie Achonwa | Out | Personal |
All stats in this article refer to the 2023 regular season.
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