Lynx vs. Sky prediction and odds for Tuesday, Aug. 8 (Lynx thrive as underdogs)

The Minnesota Lynx have dropped back-to-back games since moving to .500 on the season, and they’re looking to turn that around on Tuesday night against the Chicago Sky.

Chicago (12-15) is on a three-game winning streak but still sits in the No. 5 spot in the Eastern Conference.

With Napheesa Collier back in the lineup for the Lynx, they should be able to make a run for a playoff spot in the West this season.

These teams played against each other in the season opener, with the Sky picking up an 11-point win on the road.

Do things change this time around?

Here are the latest odds and my best bet:

Lynx vs. Sky odds, spread and total

Lynx vs. Sky prediction and pick

If there’s one thing to do when betting on the Lynx this season it’s to back them on the road.

Minnesota is 9-4 against the spread as the road team in 2023, and it is an impressive 11-9 against the spread as an underdog.

The team is looking to keep that going as a 3-point dog against the Sky, who have been the better team from an advanced numbers perspective in 2023.

The Sky are fifth in the WNBA in offensive rating and ninth in defensive rating while the Lynx are ninth and 11th in those respective categories.

Minnesota got off to a dreadful start in 2023, but it has turned things around, going 12-8 since June 11.

I’ll take a shot on the underdog here to continue its strong play away from home.

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