The Minnesota Lynx sit atop the WNBA standings, but do not let that hide from you how much of a disadvantage they faced in the last month. Minnesota played 10 games in 20 days before the WNBA All-Star Break, including two games last week against the Chicago Sky.
The eased schedule will help the league leaders in coming weeks, but perhaps not just yet.
My Sky vs. Lynx predictions and WNBA picks anticipate a relatively close game, in some part because of Minnesota’s overall fatigue after the party in Indianapolis. Tip comes at 8 ET on Tuesday, July 22.
Sky vs Lynx predictions
My Sky vs Lynx best bet: Sky +16 (-116 at DraftKings)
The Minnesota Lynx are better than the Chicago Sky, and they are better than they looked in recent weeks. Playing 10 games in 20 days wore out Minnesota, and it increasingly showed as the All-Star Break approached.
The Lynx were a mere 3-3 against the spread in the final parts of that stretch, including 1-2 ATS against the Sky. Chicago prevailed outright in one of those games, and all three were tight late.
At some point, Minnesota’s edges over Chicago tend to show, but when tired, that takes longer.
And the Lynx should still be tired. Three All-Stars were joined by reserve guard Natisha Hiedeman in Indianapolis, and they became the center of attention all weekend. Courtney Williams and Hiedeman hosted a 72-hour live stream that effectively became the defining item of the weekend.
Suffice it to say, there was plenty of partying on the live stream. Deservedly so, but still undeniably so. Professional athletes have advantages in recovery, beginning with a private jet on Sunday, but there are still limits to those bounce-backs. Williams, in particular, may need a few nights off mentally, and as soon as your floor general may be mentally worn out, there should be doubt in covering a 16-point spread.
Chicago stayed within this margin in all three matchups before the break. A fourth should be expected.
Sky vs Lynx same-game parlay (SGP)
Sky +16
Courtney Williams Under 14.5 points
Courtney Williams Under 6.5 assists
Courtney Williams is a chaos agent. Her intensity often provides the difference for the Lynx. And sometimes it costs them.
This may be a moment that costs them. If nothing else, Williams’s busy and loud weekend may require some rest tonight. The Lynx simply need a win; they do not need to cover this spread. Lessened minutes should still get a win, but at the cost of any Williams’s stats.
Sky vs Lynx odds
Sky vs Lynx live odds
Sky vs Lynx opening odds
- Spread: Chicago +14.5 | Minnesota -14.5
- Moneyline: Chicago +460 | Minnesota -1,000
- Over/Under: Over 163.5 | Under 163.5
Sky vs Lynx trend
Chicago covered eight straight spreads before a 13-point loss against Minnesota two games before the Break. Angel Reese missed the next game, dropping the Sky to 8-2 ATS leading into the long weekend. Find more WNBA betting trends for Sky vs. Lynx.
How to watch Sky vs Lynx
| Location | Target Center, Minneapolis, MN |
| Date | Tuesday, 7-22-2025 |
| Tip-off | 8:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | FDSN-North, The U |
Sky vs Lynx latest injuries
Sky: Ariel Atkins (Out), Michaela Onyenwere (Out), Courtney Vandersloot (Out)
Lynx: Karlie Samuelson (Out)
Find our latest WNBA injury reports.
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