Collier and McBride are leading this Lynx team to a good start this season and they look good so far. They host a Phoenix team that are still without Brittney Griner and are struggling with their defense as they give up on average 85 points per game. They are second to last, the Fever being last place, in defense. They will face a tough Minnesota team that is good at home. Phoenix is 1-9 straight up and against the spread in their last 10 games against Minnesota. The Lynx have been tough over the years versus the Mercury, winning 17 of their last 20 games played head to head. They are also 5-1 against the spread in their last six games. This spread should not be a problem for the Lynx as the Mercury are 0-7 ATS as a road underdog of 6.5 to 12 points over the last 2 seasons. The Lynx are off a bad embarrassing home loss to the Aces but they were the underdog at home in that game. However, they do well in their next game after playing a game as a home underdog they are 14-4 against the spread. Look for the Lynx to come out strong and beat up the Mercury a little in this bounce back spot. The Lynx have a great home court atmosphere to cheer them on as they will get through the weaker Mercury defense and take advantage of Phoenix who are without their top star. The Lynx also have one of the top 4 defenses in the league.

Best bet: lay the points with Minnesota.