Phoenix Mercury vs Minnesota Lynx Prediction: Why shouldn't Lynx win in Phoenix as well?

Prediction for the WNBA Phoenix Mercury vs Minnesota Lynx match which will take place on July 2nd. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available. 

Phoenix Mercury closes the standings not only of the Western Conference but also of the entire league. The Phoenix team has won only three in 14 games and is unlikely to miss the first playoffs in ten years. 

The Mercury lost the first game after the coaching change to Dallas (62:77), but then, also at home, they beat Indiana Fever (63:85). Phoenix has the worst offense of the season – 76.6 points on average per game. Center Brittney Griner stands out personally in the team – 19.5 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks on average per game.

Minnesota Lynx could be performing better this season, although a 3-1 stretch in the last four games allowed the team to come close to the playoff zone. With a 6-9 balance, Minnesota is 0.5 wins behind the top 8 of the championship. The Lynx played two previous games against the Seattle Storm, beat the opponent 104:93 at home, and won away in overtime – 99:97 (87:87).

Minnesota has been headed by Cheryl Reeve since 2010, under whose leadership the Lynx have won four championship titles (the last one in 2017). But last season, the team did not achieve the playoffs for the first time in 11 years. The Lynx offense is a little better this season than Phoenix – fourth from the end with 79.1 points per game. 

Phoenix has won three games this season – six wins in nine previous meetings. Why shouldn't Lynx win in Phoenix as well? Especially for Minnesota, Mercury is traditionally one of the most convenient opponents. In addition, let's assume the meeting will not be the most competitive.