Minnesota Lynx vs Chicago Sky Prediction & Picks - WNBA
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The Minnesota Lynx (2-1) host the Chicago Sky (2-1) in a WNBA 2026 regular season matchup on Sunday, May 17, at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
After losing their season opener against the Atlanta Dream, the Lynx have bounced back with two straight wins. They defeated the Phoenix Mercury, then overcame the Dallas Wings, 90-86.
All five Lynx starters scored in double digits against the Wings, spearheaded by Natasha Howard's 26 points. Courtney Williams only missed one shot on her way to 21 markers.
It's still early, but the Lynx already have a Top-4 offensive rating in the league (110.8). It's not surprising, given that the Lynx had the best offensive rating last season.
Meanwhile, the Sky started the season differently from the Lynx. They won their first two games, but have been held back recently. Chicago is coming off a 91-83 loss to the Phoenix Mercury. They started on the wrong foot on offense, and failed to mount a comeback.
Rickea Jackson was a bright spot in the loss, finishing with 29 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 blocks. The other double-digit scorer for the sky was rookie Gabriela Jaquez with her 13 markers. Jaquez has started her first three games as a rookie, averaging 10.0 points and 5.0 boards.
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Minnesota Lynx vs Chicago Sky Form
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0.786 | 28 | 22 | 6 | 7 |
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0.333 | 27 | 9 | 18 |
Minnesota Lynx and Chicago Sky Latest Matches
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Minnesota Lynx against Chicago Sky : Head to Head (H2H)
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Players list
O. Miles
K. McBride
C. Williams
N. Coffey
N. Howard
J. Sheldon
N. Cloud
R. Jackson
G. Jaquez
Substitutes
M. Caldwell
N. Collier
D. Juhasz
A. Delaere
A. Kosu
E. Cechova
S. Taylor
A. Coulibaly
R. Banham
C. Vandersloot
S. Diggins-Smith
Minnesota Lynx - Chicago Sky Key Points
- The Lynx are coming off a 90-86 win over the Dallas Wings.
- The Sky are coming off a 91-83 loss to the Phoenix Mercury.
- The Lynx shot 60.3% from the field in their last outing.
- Lynx forward Natasha Howard is averaging 15.3 points on 69% shooting.
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Our Minnesota Lynx vs Chicago Sky Prediction
Monday's game is the first meeting between these two teams this season, but the Lynx have the better momentum. They're playing with confidence, shooting the ball at an elite level, and hosting a Chicago squad that received almost nothing from two of its key backcourt contributors.
In their home floor, the Lynx have an additional advantage. Look for Natasha Howard and Minnesota to come through with a win on Sunday. Our prediction for the Minnesota Lynx vs Chicago Sky match is: Lynx (-4.5) cover the spread.
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