Lynx vs Dallas Wings (W) Prediction 9 August 2026
🔊 In this WNBA regular season clash, the Minnesota Lynx take on the Dallas Wings. Both teams boast solid defensive capabilities, and in this matchup, defense could well overshadow any offensive efforts from either side. A low-scoring affair is on the cards.
Head-to-Head
📊 The last meeting between these sides took place at the end of June, with Minnesota securing an 85-77 road victory. Looking back at their previous five head-to-head clashes, the Lynx have dominated, winning all five encounters (5-0).
Head-to-head statistics Lynx - Dallas Wings (W)
Minnesota Lynx (W) Team Overview
The hosts are currently enjoying an impressive run, having secured nine wins in their last ten games. Their only stumble came against Los Angeles (82-89). In all other outings, the team has looked solid, averaging 91.4 points scored while conceding just 82.5. There’s no doubt that the Lynx enter this matchup as clear favorites - and there are plenty of reasons to back that up. However, it’s important to recognize that this won’t be a walk in the park like their blowout against Toronto (104-72). While Minnesota can showcase quality basketball against Dallas, they should still expect to be tested.
Match Results: Minnesota Lynx (W)
Dallas Wings (W) Team Overview
Dallas’ women’s basketball team are struggling for form, having dropped four of their last five games. Their offense has looked particularly shaky, a fact underscored by their recent 76-94 loss to Golden State. While they’re averaging 89.4 points per game this season, reaching that mark against Minnesota will be a tall order. The road trip only adds to their challenges. The Wings might be capable of putting together a solid performance, but that will require tremendous commitment on the defensive end. They’re conceding an average of 85.5 points, and keeping Minnesota within that number will only be possible if they manage to slow down the tempo.
Match Results: Dallas Wings (W)
Prediction for the 1st quarter
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 52;
- First quarter wins at home for the hosts - 19; for the visitors on the road - 7;
- Average total points in the first quarter: 42.63;
- Today's home team averages 22.65, while the visitors average 19.98.
First Quarter Stats: Minnesota Lynx (W) (home) vs Dallas Wings (W) (away)
- Tournament matches played: 19 vs 18;
- Number of wins: 12 (63.16%) vs 6 (33.33%);
- Number of losses: 6 (31.58%) vs 12 (66.67%);
- Number of draws: 1 (5.26%) vs 0 (0%).
- Average points scored: 23.26 vs 20.56;
- Average points conceded: 20.26 vs 22.89.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 5 vs 5;
- Number of losses: 5 vs 4;
- Number of draws: 0 vs 1;
- Average first quarter total: 46.3 (scored - 23.1, conceded - 23.2) vs 44.2 (scored - 22.2, conceded - 22).
- Under 46.5 points in the 1st quarter in 8 of last 9 Minnesota Lynx (W) games against Dallas Wings (W) (WNBA).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H:
- average total points per match for the home team - 86.35, for the away team - 79.38;
- average total points in H2H matches - 165.73.
Statistics: Minnesota Lynx (W) vs Dallas Wings (W)
- average total in the tournament: 173.97 vs 174.88;
- average total points scored: 91.44 vs 89.38;
- average total points conceded: 82.53 vs 85.5;
- average total points scored in the 1st half: 46.75 vs 43.5;
- average total points scored in the 2nd half: 44.69 vs 44.97;
- Minnesota Lynx (W): average total points scored at home in the tournament - 93;
- Dallas Wings (W): average total points scored away in the tournament - 91.06;
- last 10 matches (average total points scored): 98.4 (home - 98.43) vs 90 (away - 94).
- Dallas Wings (W) have scored under 86.5 points in last 7 games against Minnesota Lynx (W) (WNBA).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of matchups - 52;
- number of wins for the home team - 42, for the away team - 10.
Statistics: Minnesota Lynx (W) vs Dallas Wings (W)
- number of tournament matches played: 33 vs 32;
- number of wins: 29 (80.56%) vs 21 (61.76%);
- number of losses: 7 (19.44%) vs 13 (38.24%);
- number of wins at home for the home team: 14;
- number of away wins for the away team: 11.
Last 10 matches:
- number of wins: 9 vs 5;
- number of losses: 1 vs 5;
- number of home wins for the home team: 6;
- number of away wins for the away team: 2.
- Minnesota Lynx (W) won with a -3.5 points handicap in last 7 games against Dallas Wings (W) (WNBA).
- Minnesota Lynx (W) won with a -3.5 points handicap in last 6 home games against Dallas Wings (W) (WNBA).
- Minnesota Lynx (W) won with a -3.5 points handicap in 7 of last 8 home games (WNBA).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
The Minnesota side have looked superior across all facets of the game. However, in this matchup, much will depend on the style each team brings to the court. That's why our editorial team anticipates a low-scoring contest. Dallas are unlikely to push the tempo, while Minnesota are efficient enough to thrive even with fewer possessions. Given these circumstances, backing under 181.5 total points appears to be a solid play.
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