A pair of the WNBA’s best scorers take the court — Napheesa Collier (fourth, 20.8 points per game) and Arike Ogunbowale (third, 22.2) — when the Minnesota Lynx (23-8) visit the Dallas Wings (8-22) on August 30, 2024 on ION.

Our computer predictions for Friday’s game may help you make an informed wager by picking the best bets available.

Lynx vs. Wings Predictions

Spread: Lynx (-5.5) to Cover

  • Our computers expect the same result as BetMGM, but have the Lynx winning by a considerably larger margin (11.5 points). Take the Lynx.
  • The Lynx are 20-11-0 ATS this season.
  • In games it has played as at least 5.5-point favorites this season, Minnesota is 7-7 against the spread.
  • The Wings are 8-22-0 against the spread this year.
  • Dallas is 5-11 against the spread when an underdog by 5.5 points or more this season.

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Total: Under 168.5

  • In this game, the model projects a total (166.6 points) marginally lower than the BetMGM over/under (168.5 points).
  • This season, the Lynx games have gone over 168.5 points scored, their current matchup’s point total, seven (out of 31) times.
  • A total of 14 Dallas’ games this season (out of 30) have gone over 168.5 total points scored.
  • In the Lynx’s 30 games with a set total, 13 have hit the over (43.3%).
  • Out of the Wings’ 30 games with a set total, 19 have hit the over (63.3%).

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Moneyline Winner: Lynx (-225)

  • Prediction: Lynx 89, Wings 78
  • Minnesota has been a moneyline favorite 19 times this season. They’ve finished 15-4 in those games.

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Where to Watch Lynx vs. Wings: Live Stream & TV Channel

  • When: Friday, August 30, 2024 at 7:30 PM ET
  • Where: College Park Center in Arlington, Texas
  • TV Channel: ION
  • Live Stream: Fubo

Lynx Leaders

  • The scoring and rebounding leader for the Lynx is Collier, who averages 20.8 points and 9.9 rebounds per game.
  • Courtney Williams leads Minnesota in assists, averaging 5.5 per game while also scoring 10.7 points per contest.
  • Kayla McBride makes more threes per game than any other member of the Lynx, knocking down shots from beyond the arc at a clip of 2.9 per contest.
  • The Minnesota steals leader is Collier, who averages two takeaways per game, while its blocks leader is Alanna Smith, who compiles 1.7 rejections per contest.

Wings Leaders

  • The Wings’ Ogunbowale puts up enough points (22.2 per game) and assists (5.3 per game) to top the team’s leaderboards.
  • Teaira McCowan is at the top of the Dallas rebounding leaderboard with 7.7 rebounds per game. She also notches 11.3 points and adds 1.5 assists per game.
  • Ogunbowale averages 2.9 three-pointers per game, the most on the Wings.
  • Dallas’ leader in steals is Ogunbowale (2.4 per game), and its leader in blocks is McCowan (0.9 per game).

Wings Injuries

Name Game Status Injury
Awak Kuier Out For Season Rest

All stats in this article refer to the 2024 regular season.

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