Minnesota Lynx vs Dallas Wings Basketball Betting Tips and Predictions 6/30/2019
Sunday, June 30, 2019
College Park Center
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Danielle Robinson and the Minnesota Lynx (6-5, 3rd in the Western Conference) head to College Park Center on Sunday where they'll meet the Dallas Wings (3-7, 6th in the Western Conference).
The Lynx have been awful for oddsmakers, having gone 6-4 ATS. The Wings are covering the spread 60.0% of the time, going 6-4 against the spread.
Valuable Minnesota Lynx Betting Trends
The Lynx have been a less than ideal Over bet for O/U basketball wagerers, having gone 5-6.
The Lynx are covering the spread 25.0% of the time away from home, having gone 1-3 ATS.
Important Dallas Wings Betting Trends
Dallas is covering 40.0% of the time at College Park Center, going 2-3 against the spread.
The Wings have been a great Under bet for O/U basketball wagerers, having gone 1-9.
Key Minnesota Lynx Injuries
06/29/19 G Karima Christmas-Kelly Undisclosed is out for season
06/28/19 G Odyssey Sims Legal problems is questionable Sunday vs Dallas Wings
06/13/19 F Kelsey Griffin Toe is out for season
06/10/19 C Temi Fagbenle Personal is out indefinitely
06/10/19 F Jessica Shepard Knee is out for season
05/28/19 G Seimone Augustus Knee is out indefinitely
02/07/19 F Maya Moore Personal is out for season
Key Dallas Wings Injuries
06/28/19 F Isabelle Harrison Ankle left last game, is doubtful Sunday vs Min Lynx
06/18/19 F Glory Johnson Personal is out indefinitely
06/18/19 G Tayler Hill Knee is out indefinitely
05/20/19 G Skylar Diggins-Smith Personal is out indefinitely
Player Spotlight
Danielle Robinson comes into this contest averaging 9.2 points per game while playing 26.5 minutes per night so far this season for the Lynx. She pulls down 2.8 rebounds per game and dishes out 3.3 assists per game as well. Her field goal percentage is 38% while her free throw percentage is currently at 82%. Sylvia Fowles averages 14.3 points per game in 30.7 minutes per contest this season. She averages 1.1 assists per contest and 9.9 rebounds per game for Minnesota. Her field goal percentage is 60% for the year while her free throw percentage is 63%.
Player Spotlight
Arike Ogunbowale averages 12.6 points per game while playing 25.3 minutes per contest this year for the Wings. She grabs 2.3 rebounds per game and has 1.7 assists per contest on the year. Her field goal percentage is 30% and her free throw percentage currently is at 80%. Kayla Thornton averages 11.3 points per game this season and she sees the court an average of 30.5 minutes per contest. She also averages 6.8 rebounds per contest and 2.1 assists per game. Her field goal percentage is 35% and her free throw percentage is 96%.
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Useful Team Statistics
Minnesota averages 76.9 points per contest this season, which ranks them 6th in the WNBA. Their average scoring margin is 1.9 and their shooting percentage is 44% as a team, which has them ranked 3rd. Behind the arc they shoot 33% which is good for 7th in the league. They average 34.0 rebounds per game and 18.8 assists per game, which ranks them 9th and 4th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 1st with 17.0 per game. The Lynx allow 75.0 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 5th in the league. They also allow a 43% shooting percentage and a 31% average from behind the arc, ranking them 11th and 5th in those defensive categories. Opponents average 31.1 rebounds a game which ranks 1st and they give up 16.4 assists per contest, which puts them in 2nd place in the league. They force 15.6 turnovers per game which ranks them 10th in the league.
Useful Team Statistics
Dallas is 12th in the league with 68.7 points per game this year. They are 12th in the league in shooting at 37%, while their average scoring margin is -4.3. They shoot 27% from 3-point range, which is good for 12th in the WNBA. They are 2nd in the league in rebounding with 37.5 boards per game, and 11th in assists per contest with 15.5. The Wings are 8th in turnovers per game with 13.0. The Wings surrender 73.0 points per contest, which ranks them 2nd in the WNBA. Their defense is allowing a 41% shooting percentage and a 32% average from 3-point range, ranking them 2nd and 6th in those defensive statistics. They rank 7th with 18.0 assists allowed per contest and 3rd with 34.0 rebounds surrendered per game. The Wings are 8th in the WNBA in forcing turnovers with 13.6 per game this season.
Advanced Statistics
The Lynx are 6th in the league in defensive rating with 96.7, and their offensive rating of 99.2 is ranked 8th. They are 6th in the WNBA in pace with 77.6 possessions per 48 minutes, and their eFG% of 49% is 3rd. As a unit they are 2nd in the league in true shooting percentage with 53% and they shoot 3-pointers on 31% of their shot attempts, ranking 3rd in the WNBA. Minnesota is 1st in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 19.1 times per 100 possessions while forcing 17.6 on defense. Their defensive eFG% for the year currently is 47%, which is 2nd in the WNBA.
Advanced Statistics
Dallas is 8th in the WNBA in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 14.6 times per 100 possessions while forcing 15.7 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 46%, which is 10th in the league. The Wings are 11th in the WNBA in offensive rating with 93.7, and their defensive rating of 99.6 is ranked 7th. In terms of pace they are 12th in the league with 73.3 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 41% is 12th. As a team they are 12th in the WNBA in true shooting percentage with 45% and they shoot 3-pointers on 30% of their shots, ranking 5th in the league.
Who will win tonight's WNBA game against the spread?
Josh's Pick: Take Minnesota
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