Minnesota Lynx vs Chicago Sky
PREVIEW: The Minnesota Lynx and Chicago Sky are set to clash in a compelling WNBA matchup at Target Center, with the Lynx leading the league at 16-2 and the Sky looking to upset the top-ranked team. Minnesota currently holds the best record across the entire WNBA and sits in first place in the Western Conference. This game will be the second night of a back-to-back for the Lynx , which could potentially create an interesting dynamic for the home team. The Sky will be playing without center Kamilla Cardoso, who is away representing Brazil in the FIBA AmeriCup.
One consistent bright spot for Chicago remains Angel Reese's remarkable rebounding ability, as she is averaging 12.6 rebounds per game and has grabbed at least 14 rebounds in each of her last four games, averaging 17.5 boards during that stretch. For the Lynx, Napheesa Collier leads the team in scoring and rebounding with 24.6 points and 8.2 rebounds per game, while the team averages 85.7 points, shooting 46.7% overall and 36.2% from 3-point territory. The betting odds heavily favor the Lynx, with most sportsbooks listing them as significant favorites. The offensive contrast is notable, with the Sky scoring 78.8 points per game and shooting 42.3% overall, compared to the Lynx's more efficient 85.7 points and 46.7% shooting.