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MIN

Minnesota Lynx

Away

31-7 (17-2 Away)

Last 5 Form
L W W W W
Projected Final Score
92.3 84.1
Projected Total: 176.4 (O/U: 176.4)
Sportsbook Consensus Odds
MIN: -265 | WSH: +215
WSH

Washington Mystics

Home

21-15 (13-7 Home)

Last 5 Form
W W L L W

Simulated Outcome Probability

Minnesota Lynx Win Prob
72.0%
No Value Edge
Washington Mystics Win Prob
28.0%
No Value Edge

Our 10,000 iterations project the Minnesota Lynx to win outright in 72.0% of simulated game-runs.

Simulator Cover Probability

Spread Line: MIN +8.2 / WSH -8.2
MIN covers (-110) +35.6% Edge 88.0%
WSH covers (-110) 12.0%
Total O/U: 176.4
OVER (-110) 40.6%
UNDER (-110) +7.0% Edge 59.4%

Model Simulation Deciders

  • 🏀 Pace Factor: Both teams combine for a projected pace of 77.3 possessions per 40 minutes.
  • 📈 Offensive/Defensive Ratings: WSH holds an Offensive Rating of 109.7 vs MIN's Defensive Rating of 101.3.
  • 📊 Season Records: WSH is 20-14 (Home: 12-6) vs MIN 29-7 (Away: 15-2).
  • 🔥 Momentum Factors: WSH factor: 1.007 | MIN factor: 1.021 (blending last 5 games + historical H2H).

VegasSims Best Bet & Analysis

Best Bet

Our 10,000 simulations project the Minnesota Lynx winning outright in 72.0% of trials. Projected score: MIN 92 - WSH 84.

WNBA Team Efficiency & Splits

📊 Statistical Comparison

Pace: 78.0 Possessions per 40 min Pace: 78.6
ORtg: 125.9 Offensive Rating ORtg: 110.9
DRtg: 104.0 Defensive Rating (Lower is Better) DRtg: 100.8

🎯 Shooting Splits

Field Goal %
44.8% / 43.3%
3-Point %
38.0% / 36.8%
Free Throw %
78.5% / 76.2%
⚡ Simulation scales points per possession using relative Offensive Ratings offset by Opponent Defensive Ratings.

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Recent Results History (Last 5 Games)

Minnesota Lynx

W @ Las Vegas Aces
92 - 87 | Aug 15, 2026
W @ Portland Fire
85 - 81 | Aug 12, 2026
W vs Dallas Wings
103 - 90 | Aug 09, 2026
W vs Las Vegas Aces
98 - 87 | Aug 08, 2026
L vs Los Angeles Sparks
82 - 89 | Aug 06, 2026

Washington Mystics

W vs Los Angeles Sparks
80 - 70 | Aug 15, 2026
L @ Las Vegas Aces
76 - 83 | Aug 13, 2026
L @ Las Vegas Aces
76 - 86 | Aug 11, 2026
W vs Phoenix Mercury
95 - 75 | Aug 09, 2026
W vs Atlanta Dream
79 - 74 | Aug 07, 2026

Head-to-Head History

Away Minnesota Lynx defeated Washington Mystics
78 - 76 | Jun 24, 2026
Away Washington Mystics defeated Minnesota Lynx
84 - 79 | Jun 21, 2026

Injury Reports

Minnesota Lynx 5 reported

G Elena Buenavida
Out
F Antonia Delaere
Out
F Dorka Juhasz
Out
F Liatu King
Out
G Courtney Williams
Out

Washington Mystics 0 reported

No major injuries reported.