Lynx vs. Mystics: Betting Trends, Odds, Records Against the Spread, Predictions - Aug. 21

The Minnesota Lynx (30-7) travel to face the Washington Mystics (21-14) after winning seven road games in a row. It begins at 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, August 21, 2026.

Minnesota prevailed by a final score of 77-66 in its last game against Golden State. Leading the way on offense for the Lynx was Olivia Miles, who finished with 20 points, seven assists and two blocks. Kayla McBride posted 20 points.

Washington won at home over Toronto 93-82 last time out, and were led by Kiki Iriafen (21 PTS, 13 REB, 66.7 FG%) and Michaela Onyenwere (14 PTS, 55.6 FG%, 4-8 from 3PT).

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Lynx vs. Mystics Betting Lines

Snag a peek below at the most up-to-date betting lines for the Lynx-Mystics game.

• Favorite: Lynx (-5.5)
• Total: 165.5
• Lynx Moneyline: -205
• Mystics Moneyline: +164

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Lynx Betting Insights

• The implied moneyline probability for this matchup gives the Lynx a 67.2% chance to win.
• Minnesota has been a moneyline favorite 32 times this season. They've finished 27-5 in those games.
• The Lynx have won 20 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover 17 times.
• Minnesota's 37 games this season have gone over this contest's total of 165.5 points 27 times.
• The Lynx have an average total of 173.5 in their outings this year, 8.0 more points than this matchup's over/under.

Mystics Betting Insights

• The Mystics have a 37.9% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.
• This season, Washington has won 11 out of the 21 games, or 52.4%, in which it has been the underdog.
• The Mystics have compiled a 21-14-0 record against the spread this year.
• Washington has played 15 games this season that ended with a point total above 165.5 points.
• Mystics games this season have had an average of 164.9 points, 0.6 fewer points than this game's point total.

Key Stats for Lynx vs. Mystics

• The 92.2 points per game Minnesota scores are 9.9 more points than Washington allows (82.3).
• The Lynx are 26-4 when scoring more than 82.3 points.
• So far in the 2026 campaign, Minnesota is scoring 4.9 more points per home game than on the road (94.6 at home, 89.7 on the road), and is also giving up 5.0 more points per home game compared to road games (85.8 at home, 80.8 on the road).
• Washington scores only 1.5 fewer points per game (81.9) than Minnesota gives up (83.4).
• The Mystics have put together a 14-3 record in games when they've scored more than 83.4 points.
• At home, Washington is better offensively, scoring 85.2 points per game, compared to 78.1 away. But it is not as good defensively, conceding 82.6 points per game at home, and 82.1 on the road.

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