Lynx vs Chicago Sky (W) Prediction
📢What tactical schemes can be used against zone defense? Minnesota Lynx (W) and Chicago Sky (W) will show us their offensive options as they clash on 17 May at 23:00 in the "WNBA" tournament. The favorite for the match is the Minnesota Lynx (W) team, and the victory of each side is rated as follows: against . We will analyze how accurate the bookmakers' ratings are in our prediction.
Head-to-Head
📊Statistical analysis of previous official games between the teams Minnesota Lynx (W) and Chicago Sky (W):
- played 46 matches;
- wins (including extra time): 29 for today's home team and 17 for the guests;
- the home team averages 82.48 points per match, the guests - 79.43;
- average total match points - 161.91.
The last confrontation took place on 23 July 2025 at the venue of Minnesota Lynx (W) and ended with a score of 91:68.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

Minnesota Lynx (W) Team Overview
📊The Minnesota Lynx (W) team went through the last ten-game stretch, leaving behind a trail of splendid games and unforgettable moments. 6 wins and 4 losses are the figures that can be seen in this segment in the post-match protocols.
🏀The athletes demonstrated outstanding offensive qualities, scoring 828 points during this time, and maintaining an average score of 82.8 points per game. This result is not only due to individual skill but also the skillful combination of efforts by the entire team.
🚧The defense also deserves attention, as with 80 points conceded, the team confirmed its reliability and cohesion in defensive actions. Every mistake in defense was thoroughly analyzed to improve the game.
❕The successes at the home venue are especially noteworthy, where 83.2 points were scored in the last 10 matches. This speaks to the team's extraordinary ability to interact and dominate when they play at home.
Match Results: Minnesota Lynx (W)

Chicago Sky (W) Team Overview
📊Playing away always poses special challenges, but the team Chicago Sky (W) managed to overcome them with dignity, achieving 3 victories in a stretch of 10 matches. These achievements were made possible not only by the individual skills of the players but also by their ability to work as a single organism.
🏀The total number of points scored over the same period - 796 points - highlights the efficiency of the team's attack, which does not lose its potential even in the absence of home support.
🚧The defensive play, with the team averaging 84.4 points conceded, deserves special attention. In away matches, where every detail matters, the club demonstrated high concentration and mutual support.
Match Results: Chicago Sky (W)
Prediction for the 1st quarter
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 46;
- First quarter wins at home for the hosts - 12; for the visitors on the road - 11;
- Average total points in the first quarter: 43.28;
- Today's home team averages 21.43, while the visitors average 21.85.
First Quarter Stats: Minnesota Lynx (W) (home) vs Chicago Sky (W) (away)
- Tournament matches played: 2 vs 2;
- Number of wins: 2 (100%) vs 1 (50%);
- Number of losses: 0 (0%) vs 1 (50%);
- Number of draws: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%).
- Average points scored: 21 vs 14.5;
- Average points conceded: 14 vs 18.5.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 6 vs 2;
- Number of losses: 4 vs 8;
- Number of draws: 0 vs 0;
- Average first quarter total: 40.7 (scored - 20.8, conceded - 19.9) vs 40.4 (scored - 17, conceded - 23.4).
- Chicago Sky (W) lost the 1st quarter in 8 of last 9 games (WNBA).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- Number of encounters - 46;
- Home team wins - 29, away team wins - 17.
- Minnesota Lynx (W) won with a +1.5 points handicap in last 6 games (WNBA).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H:
- average total points per match for the home team - 82.48, for the away team - 79.43;
- average total points in H2H matches - 161.91.
Statistics: Minnesota Lynx (W) vs Chicago Sky (W)
- average total in the tournament: 163 vs 172.5;
- average total points scored: 84.33 vs 87.25;
- average total points conceded: 78.67 vs 85.25;
- average total points scored in the 1st half: 41.83 vs 38.25;
- average total points scored in the 2nd half: 42.5 vs 49;
- Minnesota Lynx (W): average total points scored at home in the tournament - 81.5;
- Chicago Sky (W): average total points scored away in the tournament - 83.5;
- last 10 matches (average total points scored): 82.8 (home - 83.2) vs 79.6 (away - 77.71).
- Under 174.5 points scored in 7 of last 8 Chicago Sky (W) away games (WNBA).
