Atlanta Dream vs Minnesota Lynx Prediction & Picks (Kayla McBride Key Factor): Winning Game Angles

The Minnesota Lynx need to win or lose by just half a point against the Atlanta Dream. The Lynx have a strong chance because the Dream have been letting opponents shoot a lot of three-pointers and have given up plenty of rebounds lately. Also, Atlanta has only won 7 of their last 10 games, which shows they're not unbeatable. The most concrete risk is how closely matched these teams are; it could easily go either way. Overall, this should be a tight game, and the Lynx could come out on top. It was priced at -135 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $17.40 if it lands. The number next to the team is the handicap, and that team's score is adjusted by it before the bet is settled. This is an alternate line, so it is not the main number on the board and the price moves with it. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

Under 190.5 Total Points (-303)

The Atlanta Dream have been on a roll, winning 7 of their last 10 games. They're pretty good at limiting three-point shots, letting teams take about 22 shots from beyond the arc each game. Also, they give up around 34.7 rebounds, just a bit more than the league average. This matchup against the Minnesota Lynx could be a low-scoring affair, so betting on under 190.5 total points makes sense. The biggest risk is how close the teams are in overall performance, but our numbers suggest a combined total closer to 168.6. It was priced at -303 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $13.30 if it lands. This is an alternate line, so it is not the main number on the board and the price moves with it. The bookmakers have this as a clear favourite. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

Kayla McBride Over 17.5 Points (+110)

Kayla McBride has been on fire lately, averaging over 22 points in her recent games, which gives her a solid chance to score more than 17.5 points against the Atlanta Dream at home. The Dream have let opponents shoot plenty of threes, which could give McBride more opportunities to score. However, the Lynx will need to keep her in the game, as close matchups can sometimes limit scoring chances. It was priced at +110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $21 if it lands. This is an alternate line, so it is not the main number on the board and the price moves with it. This one is priced as an outside chance. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

Naz Hillmon Over 4.5 Rebounds (+110)

Naz Hillmon has been playing well for the Atlanta Dream, and this game against the Minnesota Lynx could be a great chance for her to grab at least five rebounds. The Dream have let opponents pull down 34.7 boards a game over the years, which is similar to the league average. Since Hillmon has been stepping up lately, this line feels reasonable. However, the Lynx are a tough team, so there is a risk she may not get enough chances to rebound. Still, I like the chance of her going over 4.5 rebounds in this matchup. It was priced at +110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $21 if it lands. This is an alternate line, so it is not the main number on the board and the price moves with it. This one is priced as an outside chance. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

Rhyne Howard Over 21.5 Points and Rebounds (-111)

Atlanta Dream's Rhyne Howard has been in good form lately, scoring between 20 to 33 points in her last ten games. She also picks up a few rebounds, but lately, those numbers have been a bit lower. The Dream allow opponents to get quite a few rebounds and threes, which could mean more chances for Howard to rack up points and boards. The real risk here is that Howard's rebounds have been inconsistent lately, with some games showing very low numbers. Still, the chances look good for her to go over 21.5 combined points and rebounds. It was priced at -111 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.00 if it lands. This is an alternate line, so it is not the main number on the board and the price moves with it. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

That is how our model reads Atlanta Dream v Minnesota Lynx. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back anything. And if a game does not feel right to you, the strongest move is to skip it -- there is another one tomorrow.