Seattle Storm vs Minnesota Lynx, WNBA 2026, Today Match Prediction
Seattle Storm
Minnesota Lynx
Can Minnesota Lynx outplay Seattle Storm?
- The Minnesota Lynx has a 50.6% win rate against the Seattle Storm.
- The Seattle Storm averages 79.7 points while playing against the Minnesota Lynx.
- In the last five matches, the Minnesota Lynx has won all five matches.
Minnesota Lynx to win and cover the spread (-8.5).
| Tournament: | WNBA 2026 |
| Live Streaming: | Courtside 1891 |
| Venue: | Climate Pledge Arena Seattle |
| Tip Off: | 00:30:00 |
Seattle Storm vs Minnesota Lynx Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 3.85 | 1.24 |
Seattle Storm vs Minnesota Lynx Match Prediction & Analysis
Minnesota Lynx enter the July 23 rematch with momentum after edging Seattle Storm 105-102. Their offensive firepower and late game composure give them confidence, while Seattle will look to tighten its defense and respond after a narrow defeat.
Expect another high scoring battle, with Minnesota holding a slight advantage, though Seattle’s resilience could make the contest extremely close.
The Minnesota Lynx are currently 1st in the Women’s National Basketball Association, with a 21-6 record, while the Seattle Storm is 15th in the standings with a 6-22 record.
In their last five head-to-head matchups, Seattle Storm has won two matches, while the Minnesota Lynx has won three matches and is currently riding a two game winning streak against the Seattle Storm.
Seattle Storm vs Minnesota Lynx Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flau’jae Johnson | 13.6 | 5.3 | 2.9 | 1.3/0.9 |
| Kayla McBride | 18.1 | 3.7 | 2.2 | 1.6/0.3 |
Teams Preview
Seattle Storm Preview
Seattle Storm’s 105-102 loss to the Minnesota Lynx in their recent WNBA matchup was a high scoring battle decided by small margins. Seattle’s offense was good enough to reach 102 points, but the Storm struggled to make enough defensive stops against Minnesota’s efficient attack.
Flau’jae Johnson led the scoring with 26 points, Natisha Hiedeman added 12 points and 10 assists. Zia Cooke added 18 points and Dominique Malonga added 14 points, but their efforts just fell short.
Offensively, Seattle shot a balanced 50% from the field, including 46.4% from the perimeter and 86.4% from the free throw line, supported by their strong ball movement (23 assists). However, defensively, they got outrebounded 35-32 on the boards, giving away second chance opportunities and committed 15 crucial turnovers.
Against a Lynx team that has been among the WNBA’s strongest sides, Seattle’s performance was competitive but ultimately fell short in the decisive moments.
Overall, the team averages 83.5 points per game, while dishing out 14 assists. Defensively, they record 36.5 rebounds and allow opponents to just 79.5 points per game.
Minnesota Lynx Preview
Minnesota Lynx delivered a composed offensive performance to edge the Seattle Storm 105-102 in a thrilling contest.
Kayla McBride led the scoring with 33 points, while Olivia Miles delivered an all round performance, scoring 32 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists. Courtney Monae Williams also contributed 21 points and Natasha Howard controlled the glass through 12 rebounds.
Offensively, Minnesota shot 48.7% from the field, including 41.7% from the perimeter and an impressive 95.5% from the free throw line. They also did well on the boards by limiting second chance points through 24 defensive rebounds. Their 10 steals caused key momentum swings and forced the hosts to commit 15 turnovers down the line.
Their execution under pressure was particularly impressive, with Minnesota holding firm despite Seattle’s late push. The victory extended the Lynx’s winning momentum and underlined their offensive depth and resilience in close games.
Overall, the team averages 79.3 points per game, while dishing out 18.3 assists. Defensively, they record 34.7 rebounds and allow opponents to just 70.3 points per game.
Seattle Storm vs Minnesota Lynx Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Flau’jae Johnson |
| SG | Natisha Hiedeman |
| SF | Jordan Horstan |
| PF | Katie Lou Samuelson |
| C | Dominique Malonga |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Kayla McBride |
| SG | Olivia Miles |
| SF | Anastasiia Kosu |
| PF | Natasha Howard |
| C | Dorka Juhasz |
SEATTLE STORM vs MINNESOTA LYNX
Winning PredictionMinnesota’s offensive efficiency and recent momentum give them the edge. Seattle should keep the game close behind its scoring ability, but the Lynx’s stronger late game execution could make the difference again. We are backing the Minnesota Lynx to win this matchup.
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