Matchup: Washington Mystics vs Minnesota Lynx
Date: Friday, August 8, 2025
Venue: Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
Broadcast: YouTube TV
This Friday, the Washington Mystics (13-16) will face off against the formidable Minnesota Lynx (25-5) at the Target Center.
In their last outing, the Mystics played against the Chicago Sky but fell short with a score of 78-64. Washington managed a field goal percentage of 41.5% (27 of 65) and hit just 2 of their 15 attempts from three-point range. At the free-throw line, they converted 8 of 15 shots, which equates to a 53.3% success rate. On the boards, they secured a total of 25 rebounds, including 7 offensive rebounds. They also recorded 16 assists and forced their opponents into 18 turnovers, achieving 14 steals. Defensively, the Mystics allowed the Sky to shoot 54.0% from the field, with Chicago making 34 of 63 attempts. The Sky logged 8 assists and 6 steals, alongside 33 rebounds (8 offensive and 25 defensive) and 2 blocks. Chicago finished with a free-throw shooting percentage of 66.7%, converting 6 of 9 attempts and hit 4 of 15 from behind the arc.
Sonia Citron had a standout performance, scoring 13 points with 5 of 12 shooting. She played for 34 minutes and grabbed 4 boards, while also providing 2 assists, shooting 41.7% from the field.
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Washington approaches this game with a season record of 13-16. The team averages 14.6 turnovers per game while committing 19.2 fouls on average. The Mystics grab 34.1 rebounds per game and have accumulated 541 assists this season, ranking 10th in the league for team assists. They are shooting 32.2% from three-point range (155 of 481) and have a free-throw percentage of 74.7%. Offensively, they average 78.3 points per game, placing them 10th in the WNBA, with an overall shooting percentage of 43.4%. Defensively, Washington forces 13.4 turnovers per game while averaging 20.9 personal fouls. The opposing teams shoot 31.0% from three-point range against them. Washington ranks 6th in the league for points allowed per game (80.6) and their opponents shoot 43.5% from the floor (390 of 606) while the Mystics surrender an average of 33.0 rebounds per game. They also rank 5th in allowing assists, having given up 558 assists this season.
Last time out, the Minnesota Lynx celebrated a close victory against the Seattle Storm, finishing 91-87. They secured 34 rebounds (25 defensive and 9 offensive) and turned the ball over 15 times while achieving 13 steals. The Storm accrued 16 fouls, resulting in 26 free-throw attempts for the Lynx, who converted 18 for a 69.2% rate. From long range, Minnesota made 9 of 22 attempts (40.9%) and finished with a field goal shooting percentage of 45.7% (32 of 70). Defensively, the Lynx allowed the Storm to shoot 49.3% (34 of 69) and registered 33.3% shooting from three-point range (9 of 27). Minnesota also went 10 of 12 from the free-throw line (83.3%) while allowing Seattle to grab 24 rebounds (3 offensive).
Courtney Williams was a key player for the Lynx in this match, scoring 20 points on 8 of 20 shooting (40.0%) while contributing 4 rebounds and 4 assists in 32 minutes of action.
Minnesota boasts an impressive record of 25-5 this season. Offensively, the Lynx rank first in the WNBA with a 46.9% field goal shooting percentage, accumulating a total of 2,620 points (averaging 87.3 per game) while pulling down 34.7 rebounds per game. They rank first in assists, averaging 23.9 per game and commit 12.2 turnovers. The Lynx average 16.7 fouls per game and are shooting 77.9% from the free-throw line. On the defensive end, Minnesota leads the WNBA, surrendering just 75.8 points per game. They force 14.3 turnovers per game, allowing teams to shoot 41.7% from the field (second in the league). The Lynx also limit opponents to 31.1% shooting from three-point range (217 of 698) and their opponents shoot 77.7% from the free-throw line. They allow an average of 18.3 assists and 33.6 rebounds per contest, ranking first and fifth in the league, respectively.
Who will claim victory in tonight’s WNBA matchup against the spread?
Josh Schonwald’s Prediction: Bet on Washington
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