Lynx vs. Mercury: Betting Trends, Odds, Records Against the Spread, Predictions - July 13

Kahleah Copper and the Phoenix Mercury (8-16) face Olivia Miles and the Minnesota Lynx (17-6) on Monday, July 13, 2026 at Target Center, at 9 p.m. ET on Peacock, NBC Sports, Victory+, and AZFamily.

Last time out, Minnesota picked up a 90-85 victory against New York. The Lynx were led by Kayla McBride's 25 points and four steals and Miles' 23 points and four assists.

In its previous game, Phoenix lost on the road to Las Vegas, 106-58. Its top performers were Monique Akoa Makani (13 PTS, 38.5 FG%, 3-7 from 3PT) and Lexi Held (11 PTS, 50 FG%).

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Lynx vs. Mercury Betting Lines

Take a peek below at the most recent betting lines for the Lynx-Mercury game.

• Favorite: Lynx (-12.5)
• Total: 169.5
• Lynx Moneyline: -699
• Mercury Moneyline: +470

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Lynx Betting Insights

• The implied moneyline probability for this matchup gives the Lynx an 87.5% chance to win.
• Minnesota has gone 14-4 in games as a moneyline favorite (winning 77.8% of those games).
• The Lynx are 14-9-0 ATS this season.
• In 14 games this season, Minnesota and its opponents have gone over 169.5 total points.
• The average total in Lynx outings this year is 169.5, equal to this game's over/under.

Mercury Betting Insights

• The moneyline for this contest implies a 17.5% chance of a victory for the Mercury.
• This season, Phoenix has won four out of the 15 games, or 26.7%, in which it has been the underdog.
• The Mercury have compiled a 9-15-0 record against the spread this season.
• Phoenix has played nine games this season that have had more than 169.5 combined points scored.
• The average total for Mercury games this season is 169.1 points, 0.4 fewer points than this game's over/under.

Key Stats for Lynx vs. Mercury

• The 90 points per game Minnesota puts up are only 3.4 more points than Phoenix gives up (86.6).
• When the Lynx score more than 86.6 points, they are 11-3.
• So far in the 2026 campaign, Minnesota is scoring 2.6 more points per home game than on the road (91.4 at home, 88.8 on the road), and is also giving up 0.2 more points per home game compared to road games (81 at home, 80.8 on the road).
• Phoenix puts up only 1.7 more points per game (82.6) than Minnesota gives up to opponents (80.9).
• The Mercury have put together a 6-6 record in games when they've scored more than 80.9 points.
• At home, Phoenix is better offensively, averaging 86 points per game, compared to 79.7 on the road. But it is not as good defensively, allowing 89.4 points per game at home, and 84.2 on the road.

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