Minnesota Lynx vs Seattle Storm Prediction & Picks: Will New Additions Lead the Way?

The Minnesota Lynx and Seattle Storm have had a lot of success over the years, but both proud franchises are coming off of disappointing seasons. Tonight, the two four-time champions will look to tip off the new season on a winning note as they meet at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle (10:00 pm ET, ESPN3).

After finishing over .500 only twice in their first dozen seasons, the Lynx won their first championship in 2011, beginning an 11-season stretch in which they won four titles, made six WNBA Finals appearances, and made the playoffs and finished over .500 each season.

But after going 14-22 and missing the postseason in 2022, they finished 19-21 last season, and though they returned to the playoffs, their stay ended in the first round at the hands of the Connecticut Sun.

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The Storm, meanwhile, did not adjust well to life without Sue Bird, who retired after a long and illustrious career, and Breanna Stewart, who left Seattle for the bright lights of the Big Apple to join the New York Liberty.

Without Stewart, who went on to win WNBA MVP honors for the second time, the Storm went 11-29 and missed the playoffs for just the sixth time in their 24-season history.

But both Minnesota and Seattle made some changes in the offseason, but whereas the Storm are considered a potential championship contender, the Lynx are expected to languish near the bottom of the league standings.

Minnesota Lynx vs Seattle Storm Odds

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Spread

• Minnesota Lynx +7.5 (-110)
• Seattle Storm -7.5 (-110)

Over/Under

• Over 165 (-110)
• Under 165 (-110)

Moneyline

• Minnesota Lynx +290
• Seattle Storm -360

Minnesota Lynx vs Seattle Storm Betting Analysis

In the offseason, the Storm made a major splash by signing Skyler Diggins-Smith and Nneka Ogwumike. Diggins-Smith and Ogwumike join forces with Jewell Loyd, who led the league in scoring last year (24.7 PPG), and All-Star center Ezi Magbegor (13.8 PPG, 8.1 RPG, 2.6 APG, 1.9 BPG) to give the Storm a strong core and a lot of reason for optimism for the season.

A return to the playoffs and a place in the top half of the WNBA standings is the bare minimum expectation for Seattle, and a win tonight is the expectation as well.

The Lynx return their top three scorers, Napheesa Collier (21.5 PPG), Kayla McBride (14.3 PPG), and Diamond Miller (12.1 PPG), and along with drafting Utah star Alissa Pili eighth overall, they made some interesting additions, including veteran guard Courtney Williams (10.4 PPG, 6.3 APG, 6.0 RPG, 44.3% 3PT last season with the Chicago Sky).

However, the outlook is a lot less optimistic for Minnesota. To open the season, they have the second lowest WNBA championship odds. Only the Washington Mystics (+10000) have longer odds than the Lynx, who sit at +6600.

But there is enough talent there to where they shouldn’t necessarily be written off for the season or tonight, especially because anything can happen when you are still breaking in a new core like the Storm are.

The Storm are a good bet to pull away in the second half and get the cover, but there’s some value in backing the Lynx to keep it tight in the first half.

Minnesota Lynx vs Seattle Storm Prediction & Picks

Lynx vs Storm Prediction: Storm to win

Lynx vs Storm Picks: Lynx/Storm over 165 & Lynx first half +4

Other WNBA Betting Information

Where to Bet on the WNBA This Season

Thanks to the growing popularity of the WNBA and women’s basketball, you will be able to find WNBA odds this season at sportsbooks far and wide.

In addition to offering odds on each game on the schedule, many sportsbooks also offer a variety of WNBA futures odds, such as championship winner odds, WNBA MVP odds, win total odds, and more.

There are plenty of sports betting sites you can choose from that are good for WNBA betting. In addition to BetOnline, here are several books that we have reviewed and highly recommend:

• BetDSI (review)
• BetUS (review)
• Bookmaker (review)
• Bovada (review)
• MyBookie (review)
• Sportsbetting.ag (review)

What if you don’t have an account at a book on this list? Check out our reviews to help you determine if it is worth your interest and your betting funds.

Interested in Learning More About WNBA Betting?

Looking to learn more about the ins and outs of betting on the WNBA? Check out our WNBA betting guide. Also, if you’d like to learn more about betting on WNBA player prop bets, our NBA player props guide is a handy resource to utilize.

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