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Phoenix Mercury vs Minnesota Lynx Preview, Prediction and Odds - September 25 | Game 2, 2024 WNBA Playoffs
The Phoenix Mercury vs Minnesota Lynx matchup is one of the two WNBA Playoffs games scheduled for Wednesday. The Lynx lead the series 1-0 after a hard-fought 102-95 win Sunday. Minnesota(30-10) ended the regular season at the second spot, while Phoenix(19-21) was seventh.
A 32-19 opening quarter for the Lynx took the game away from the Mercury on Sunday. Phoenix needs to ensure it comes out strong Wednesday if it wants to extend the best-of-three series to its final game.
Phoenix Mercury vs Minnesota Lynx game details and odds
The Phoenix Mercury vs Minnesota Lynx game is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, Sept. 25, at Target Center. The game will only broadcast on ESPN and won’t even stream live on WNBA League Pass. It will only be made available on demand after it ends.
Moneyline: Mercury (+350) vs. Lynx (-450)
Spread: Mercury (+9) vs. Lynx (-9)
Total (O/U): Mercury -110 (o160.5) vs. Lynx -110 (u160.5)
Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.
Phoenix Mercury vs Minnesota Lynx preview
The two teams have met 14 times in the WNBA Playoffs, with Minnesota holding a dominant 12-2 record. This regular season, the two teams met four times, as the Lynx won the season series 3-1.
Phoenix Mercury vs Minnesota Lynx starting lineups
The Mercury will be without Charisma Osborne (lower leg injury) and Shakira Austin (ankle injury). Phoenix coach Nate Tibbetts should start:
PG: Diana Taurasi SG: Natasha Cloud SF: Kahleah Copper PF: Sophie Cunningham C: Brittney Griner
Phoenix’s key bench players should be Celeste Taylor, Monique Billings and Natasha Mack.
Minnesota didn’t report any injuries for the game. Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve should start:
PG: Courtney Williams SG: Kayla McBride SF: Bridget Carleton PF: Napheesa Collier C: Alanna Smith
The Lynx’s main bench players should be Natisha Hiedeman and Myisha Hines-Allen.
Editor’s note: These are predicted starting lineups. They could change based on the availability of players who are uncertain to play.
Phoenix Mercury vs Minnesota Lynx prediction
The oddsmakers heavily favor the Lynx to close out the series on Wednesday. Going by the two teams’ recent history, Minnesota should cover the spread and get a win. This could be another high-scoring game with the team total going past 160.5 points.
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