Lynx vs Sky predictions
All eyes will be on Napheesa Collier as she takes the court for the Minnesota Lynx, especially after dropping 26 points in her last outing. Collier’s been on an absolute tear lately, averaging 23.6 points per game and almost 8 rebounds, so fans can expect her to be aggressive both offensively and defensively at Wintrust Arena. Alongside her, Courtney Williams is likely to orchestrate the offense smoothly—she’s been dishing out a team-best 6 assists a night, and her ability to set the pace in transition has been one of the keys to Minnesota’s current hot streak. The Lynx’s road record is solid, and with their stars firing on all cylinders, that momentum seems set to roll on.
Turning over to the Chicago Sky, one of the breakout stories this season has been rookie Angel Reese, who’s become an absolute rebounding machine. With an average of 12.8 rebounds per game, you can almost count on her to snag any board within reach, and lately she’s been looking to facilitate more, bumping her assists up to nearly 4 per game. Ariel Atkins, meanwhile, will be the Sky’s go-to scorer—she’s quietly putting up 14.5 points a night and has shown flashes of brilliance, especially in clutch moments. While Chicago’s overall record hasn’t quite clicked yet, a balanced performance from these two could make this matchup a lot more interesting than the numbers might suggest.
When it comes down to picking a winner, Minnesota’s cohesion and firepower are just hard to bet against. The Lynx have been one of the league’s toughest road teams, and Collier’s recent performances show no signs of slowing down. Chicago is definitely scrappy—and you never know when home court advantage might lead to an upset—but unless the Sky find a way to contain Minnesota’s stars and exploit some matchups, the Lynx look poised to take this one. Still, that’s why they play the games, right?
