This game saw almost 200 points in Game 1 and the total in this game is 160. The Lynx did not play great defense as they allowed the Mercury to put up 92 points. Likewise, the Mercury have always played poor defense as they allowed the Lynx to put up 102 points. The Lynx shot 49.3% from the field, but only made 10 of 24 from deep so there is improvement for them there in game 2. Even if the Lynx tighten up on their defense, this game should still creep over 160 points. The Mercury shot 50% from the field and well above their average but Copper didn’t have a great shooting game so even if they cool down a bit on their offensive performance, they still have Copper and others to pick up the scoring as well as doing better at the charity stripe where they only made 63.6% of their free throws. The Mercury are in a win or go home spot and putting up another inspired effort should be in the cards for them that should take this score over. Maybe this game won’t go as high but it is still too low as both teams will keep the high pace going. Phoenix is 11-4 to the Over off a loss against a division rival. Minnesota 13-4 to the Over off a home win against a divisional rival.

Best bet: take the Over the Total.