Seattle Storm vs Minnesota Lynx Prediction, 5/17/2024 WNBA Pick, Tips and Odds

Game: Seattle Storm vs Minnesota Lynx

Date: Friday, May 17, 2024

Location: Target Center in Minneapolis, MN

TV: ION

The Seattle Storm (0-1) head to Target Center on Friday where they'll take on the Minnesota Lynx (1-0).

The Seattle Storm played the Minnesota Lynx and took a loss by a score of 83-70 in their last game. Seattle ended the contest having earned a 37.2% FG percentage (29 out of 78) and made 1 of 9 3-point attempts. From the charity stripe, the Storm knocked down 11 of their 14 attempts for a rate of 78.6%. Regarding grabbing rebounds, they collected a total of 43 with 14 of them being offensive. They also distributed 14 dimes for the contest while creating 17 turnovers and having 10 steals. Regarding the defense, Seattle allowed the other team to go 45.3% from the field on 34 out of 75 shooting. Minnesota doled out 7 dimes and had 15 steals for the game. Moreover, Minnesota totaled 39 boards (7 offensive, 32 defensive) and had 8 blocks. Minnesota finished shooting 88.9% from the free throw line by making 8 of their 9 shots. They converted 7 out of their 24 tries from beyond the perimeter.

Nneka Ogwumike is a player who was a contributor in this matchup. She scored 20 points on 10 out of 18 shooting. She was on the hardwood for 30 mins played and collected 9 rebounds. Ogwumike finished the contest at 55.6% from the floor but didn't record a dime.

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Seattle enters this game with a win-loss record of 0-1 for the season. The Storm are connecting on 11.1% on three-point attempts (1 of 9) and 78.6% from the charity stripe. They average 70.0 points per outing (12th in basketball) while going 37.2% from the field. They are giving up possession 17.0 times per game and as a group they are committing 12.0 fouls per contest. As a team, Seattle is collecting 43.0 boards per game and is sitting with 14 dimes so far this year, which has them ranked 12th in the league in terms of passing the rock. When they are on the defensive end, the Storm are forcing 17.0 turnovers per game and they draw 15.0 fouls. They give up 29.2% on shots from downtown and they are 7th in basketball in points per game allowed (83.0). The Storm defense is allowing a FG percentage of 45.3% (17 of 15) and they concede 39.0 rebounds per game as a unit. They rank 11th in the league in allowing assists to their opponents with 23 relinquished so far this season.

In their last game, the Minnesota Lynx went home victorious with a score of 83-70 when they played the Seattle Storm. The Lynx corralled 32 defensive rebounds and 7 offensive rebounds totaling 39 in the matchup. They also turned it over 17 times, while recording 15 steals for this contest. The Storm were called for 12 fouls for this contest which got the Lynx to the charity stripe for a total of 9 shots. They were able to knock down 8 of the free throw attempts for a percentage of 88.9%. In regard to 3-point shots, Minnesota knocked down 7 of their 24 tries (29.2%). When this game wrapped up, the Lynx shot 34 out of 75 from the field which gave them a shooting percentage of 45.3%. The Lynx permitted the Storm to knock down 29 of their 78 attempts from the floor which left them with a shooting percentage of 37.2% for this contest. They finished shooting 11.1% from three-point range by going 1 of 9 and finished the contest at 11 of 14 from the free throw line (78.6%). In regard to how they rebounded, Minnesota permitted Seattle to collect 43 overall (14 on the offensive side).

Alanna Smith ended up being a factor for the Lynx in the game. She made 8 of 15 for the game giving her a rate of 53.3%, and added 8 rebounds. Smith earned 22 points in her 36 minutes on the hardwood and tallied 2 assists in this game.

Minnesota has a record of 1-0 for the year. When it comes to offensive execution, the Lynx are hitting on 45.3% from the field, which ranks them 5th in the league. Minnesota has accumulated 83 pts so far this season (83.0 per game) and they collect 39.0 boards per game. They are assisting teammates 23.0 times per game (2nd in the WNBA) and they lose possession by turning the ball over 17.0 times per contest. The Lynx are committing 15.0 fouls per game and they connect on 88.9% from the charity stripe. The Lynx on the defensive side of the court are 1st in the WNBA in PPG given up with 70.0. They are forcing 17.0 turnovers on a nightly basis and have let teams shoot 37.2% from the field (1st in the WNBA). The Minnesota defense gives up 11.1% from downtown (1 of 9) and opponents are making 78.6% of their foul shots. They relinquish 14.0 assists and 43.0 boards per game, which has them ranked 1st and 12th in basketball.

Who will win tonight's WNBA game against the spread?

Josh Schonwald's Pick: Take Seattle

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