Toronto Tempo (W) vs Lynx Prediction 31 July 2026
🔊 In this WNBA regular season clash, the Toronto Tempo take on the Minnesota Lynx. The visiting Lynx have been playing highly efficient basketball, a factor that could significantly impact the hosts' chances. The Canadian side like to push the pace, but facing one of the league’s top teams, they’re likely to struggle offensively - even if they keep the tempo high.
Head-to-Head
📊 These teams faced off just a few days ago, with Minnesota coming out on top in a 100-93 victory. So far, the franchises have met three times, and the Lynx have emerged victorious on each occasion.
Head-to-head statistics Toronto Tempo (W) - Lynx
Toronto Tempo (W) Team Overview
In this matchup, Toronto’s women will be looking to exact some revenge. Playing on their home court, expect them to show real intent on offense - especially given their average of 87.5 points per game. However, there's a striking trend: the Canadian side actually scores less at home, putting up just 85.4 points per contest. Against Minnesota, it’s tough to expect a spectacular offensive display. More likely, backed by their fans, Toronto might opt for a more pragmatic approach. That was the case in a recent outing against Washington, where they managed only 62 points in a 62-79 defeat.
Match Results: Toronto Tempo (W)
Minnesota Lynx (W) Team Overview
Minnesota are enjoying an impressive run in the league, riding an eight-game winning streak. Their latest outing saw them cruise past Toronto without much trouble. Before that, they handled Seattle (86-76, 105-102) and Portland (101-93) with similar composure. It’s worth noting, though, that much of their offensive success has come at home, where they average nearly 91 points per game. On the road, that number dips to 88.9. Still, their slightly more disciplined approach has paid dividends defensively - they’re conceding just under 81 points per contest. Against a side that struggles in several key areas, Minnesota look well-positioned to deliver another solid performance.
Match Results: Minnesota Lynx (W)
Prediction for the 1st quarter
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 3;
- First quarter wins at home for the hosts - 0; for the visitors on the road - 0;
- Average total points in the first quarter: 42.67;
- Today's home team averages 19.33, while the visitors average 23.33.
First Quarter Stats: Toronto Tempo (W) (home) vs Minnesota Lynx (W) (away)
- Tournament matches played: 17 vs 15;
- Number of wins: 10 (58.82%) vs 7 (46.67%);
- Number of losses: 4 (23.53%) vs 8 (53.33%);
- Number of draws: 3 (17.65%) vs 0 (0%).
- Average points scored: 23.41 vs 21.47;
- Average points conceded: 20.06 vs 21.93.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 7 vs 4;
- Number of losses: 2 vs 6;
- Number of draws: 1 vs 0;
- Average first quarter total: 46.4 (scored - 24.5, conceded - 21.9) vs 42.7 (scored - 20.9, conceded - 21.8).
- Under 50.5 points in the 1st quarter in 14 of last 15 Minnesota Lynx (W) games (WNBA).
- Under 50.5 points in the 1st quarter in last 8 Minnesota Lynx (W) away games (WNBA).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H:
- average total points per match for the home team - 77, for the away team - 91;
- average total points in H2H matches - 168.
Statistics: Toronto Tempo (W) vs Minnesota Lynx (W)
- average total in the tournament: 179.66 vs 172.59;
- average total points scored: 87.52 vs 90.63;
- average total points conceded: 92.14 vs 81.97;
- average total points scored in the 1st half: 42.72 vs 46;
- average total points scored in the 2nd half: 44.45 vs 44.63;
- Toronto Tempo (W): average total points scored at home in the tournament - 85.35;
- Minnesota Lynx (W): average total points scored away in the tournament - 88.87;
- last 10 matches (average total points scored): 87.4 (home - 86.78) vs 94.3 (away - 90.75).
- Minnesota Lynx (W) have scored under 99.5 points in 8 of last 9 away games (WNBA).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of matchups - 3;
- number of wins for the home team - 0, for the away team - 3.
Statistics: Toronto Tempo (W) vs Minnesota Lynx (W)
- number of tournament matches played: 27 vs 29;
- number of wins: 10 (34.48%) vs 26 (81.25%);
- number of losses: 19 (65.52%) vs 6 (18.75%);
- number of wins at home for the home team: 6;
- number of away wins for the away team: 13.
Last 10 matches:
- number of wins: 2 vs 8;
- number of losses: 8 vs 2;
- number of home wins for the home team: 2;
- number of away wins for the away team: 3.
- Toronto Tempo (W) have lost in 8 of last 9 games (WNBA).
- Toronto Tempo (W) have lost in 7 of last 8 home games (WNBA).
- Minnesota Lynx (W) have won in last 8 games (WNBA).
- Minnesota Lynx (W) have won in 7 of last 8 away games (WNBA).
Editor's Pick
Minnesota come into this matchup as clear favorites, even on the road. The Lynx are more than capable of maintaining a high level of intensity throughout all four quarters. Toronto often start strong and have shown they can put together an impressive opening period, but as the game progresses, the difference in class tends to become apparent. Minnesota are likely to go on a few defensive runs that could break the game open, and with a comfortable lead, the coaching staff may turn to their bench down the stretch - which could slow down their offense. Given these factors, our editorial team recommends backing under 190.5.
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