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.

In its last outing, Minnesota picked up a 77-66 victory against Golden State. The Lynx were led by Olivia Miles, who finished with 20 points, seven assists, two steals and two blocks, while Kayla McBride added 20 points.

Washington were winners at home over Toronto, 93-82, in its last game. Its top performers were 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 look below at the most recent betting lines for the Lynx-Mystics game.

• Favorite: Lynx (-1.5)
• Total: 165.5
• Lynx Moneyline: -128
• Mystics Moneyline: +104

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Lynx Betting Insights

• The implied moneyline probability for this matchup gives the Lynx a 56.1% chance to win.
• Minnesota has won 84.4% of its games this season as a moneyline favorite (27-5).
• The Lynx have won 20 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover 17 times.
• Minnesota's games this season have featured more combined points than this contest's total of 165.5 points 27 times.
• The Lynx have an average total of 173.5 in their contests this year, 8.0 more points than this matchup's over/under.

Mystics Betting Insights

• The Mystics have a 49.0% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.
• This season, Washington has been the underdog 21 times and won 11, or 52.4%, of those games.
• The Mystics have compiled a 21-14-0 ATS record so far this season.
• Washington has played 15 games this season that have had more than 165.5 combined points scored.
• The average over/under for Mystics outings this season is 164.9, 0.6 fewer points than this game's point total.

Key Stats for Lynx vs. Mystics

• Minnesota records 92.2 points per game, 9.9 more points than the 82.3 Washington allows.
• When the Lynx score more than 82.3 points, they are 26-4.
• Minnesota has been better offensively at home, where it averages 94.6 points per game, compared to on the road, where it scores 89.7 per game. Defensively, it is much worse when playing at home, where it gives up 85.8 points per game, versus playing on the road, where it allows its opponents to score 80.8 per game.
• Washington averages just 1.5 fewer points per game (81.9) than Minnesota allows (83.4).
• When they score more than 83.4 points, the Mystics are 14-3.
• In 2026, Washington is putting up more points at home (85.2 per game) than away (78.1). But it is also allowing more at home (82.6) than on the road (82.1).

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