Minnesota Lynx vs. Dallas Wings: Preview, Predictions and Picks for June 27, 2024

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Jun 27, 2024 8:10 AM
The Minnesota Lynx, riding high with a 13-3 record, head to the College Park Center to take on the struggling Dallas Wings, who are mired in an 11-game losing streak. The Lynx have dominated the season series thus far, leading 2-0, and will look to extend their winning ways against the 3-13 Wings. Can the Wings snap their skid and pull off an upset, or will the Lynx continue their WNBA excellence?
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Lynx vs Wings statistics

Stat Lynx Wings
Streak W6 L11
Last Ten Games 9-1 0-10
Points Per Game 84.5 79.7
Rebounds Per Game 35.1 36.1
Assists Per Game 24.0 19.5
Blocks Per Game 5.5 4.9
Steals Per Game 9.6 6.6
Field Goal % 45.3 43.2
Three Point % 39.8 29.6
Points Against 73.8 87.1

Dallas Wings recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
6/23/24 @ Washington Mystics L 92-84
6/22/24 @ Washington Mystics L 97-69
6/20/24 @ Chicago Sky L 83-72
6/17/24 @ Minnesota Lynx L 90-78
6/15/24 vs Connecticut Sun L 85-67

Minnesota Lynx recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
6/25/24 @ New York Liberty W 94-89
6/22/24 vs Phoenix Mercury W 73-60
6/19/24 vs Atlanta Dream W 68-55
6/17/24 vs Dallas Wings W 90-78
6/14/24 vs Los Angeles Sparks W 81-76

Lynx vs Wings predictions

Heading into their next face-off against the Dallas Wings, the Minnesota Lynx are looking pretty solid, especially with stars like Napheesa Collier leading the way. This season, Collier has been nothing short of spectacular, averaging 20.9 points and 10.4 rebounds per game. That kind of double-double threat makes her a key player to watch in this match-up. Then there's Courtney Williams, who has been dishing out 5.5 assists per game. Her ability to set up plays and feed the ball where it needs to go could really make the difference, considering the Wings' defensive struggles this season.

Switching gears to the Dallas Wings, their hopes could ride heavily on Arike Ogunbowale’s performance. Ogunbowale has been tearing it up with an impressive 23.9 points per game this season, making her one of the top scorers in the WNBA. If she finds her rhythm early, she could potentially turn the game around for the Wings. Additionally, Monique Billings anchoring the paint with 8.9 rebounds per game gives them a fighting chance to control the boards. For the Wings to snap their losing streak, these two will need to be at their very best tonight.

So, who will come out on top? Well, the Lynx are definitely the favorites going into this game, given their superior record and depth in talent. While the Wings have the home-court advantage and some standout performers like Ogunbowale, the Lynx's overall team cohesion and defensive prowess might just be too much for the Wings to handle. Expect a fierce battle, but the Lynx are likely to extend their winning streak, putting even more pressure on the struggling Wings to find a formula that clicks.

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Lynx vs Wings game info

Venue College Park Center
Location Arlington, TX
Tip-off Thu 1:00 PM

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