Seattle Storm vs Minnesota Lynx Prediction and Betting Tips - August 28

The Seattle Storm will face the Minnesota Lynx at Target Center in one of three WNBA matchups scheduled for Thursday. This will be the fourth Storm-Lynx game of the 2025 season. Minnesota leads the regular season series, 2-1.

Heading into Thursday’s contest, the Storm (20-19) are eighth in the standings, 11 games behind the Minnesota Lynx (30-7) in first. Seattle must win to continue building on its one-and-a-half-game advantage over the LA Sparks (17-19) in ninth.

Seattle Storm vs Minnesota Lynx Preview, Prediction, Starting Lineups and Betting Tips

The Storm-Lynx game is scheduled to tip off at 8 p.m. ET at Target Center. Fans can watch it live on FDSN and CW Seattle. Alternatively, fans can stream the matchup with WNBA League Pass or FuboTV.

Moneyline: Lynx (-450) vs. Storm (+340)

Odds: Lynx (-9.5) vs. Storm (+9.5)

Total (O/U): Lynx -110 (o164.5) vs. Storm -110 (u164.5)

Editor's note: The odds could change closer to tipoff, as the odds listed were based on available information at the time of writing.

Seattle Storm vs Minnesota Lynx Preview

The Seattle Storm have managed to survive a series of poor results at the start of August, as they lost six straight games. The team has rallied over the last few days, winning four of its last six to grab the eighth seed in the league.

Nneka Ogwumike has been key for Seattle, recording 18.3 points and 7.0 rebounds per game. Skylar Diggins has also been outstanding, averaging 15.4 points and 6.0 assists. The team will look to them to carry the load on Thursday.

Meanwhile, the Lynx have enjoyed a stellar run this season, becoming the first team to clinch a playoff spot and reach 30 wins. They are five and a half games ahead of the Las Vegas Aces (26-15) in second. The Lynx’s success this season can be attributed to Napheesa Collier’s dominant form.

She has been one of the better players in the league, averaging 23.9 points, 7.6 rebounds and 3.4 assists per contest. Courtney Williams has also been key for the team, recording 13.8 points, 4.8 rebounds and 6.2 assists.

Seattle Storm vs Minnesota Lynx Predicted Starting Lineups

Storm

PG: Skylar Diggins | SG: Brittney Sykes | SF: Gabby Williams | PF: Ezi Magbegor | C: Nneka Ogwumike

Lynx

PG: Courtney Williams | SG: Kayla McBride | SF: Napheesa Collier | PF: Alanna Smith | C: Bridget Carleton

Seattle Storm vs Minnesota Lynx Betting Tips

Napheesa Collier’s points prop for Thursday’s outing is set at 21.5, which is slightly lower than her season average of 23.9 points per game. After missing seven matchups in August, she hit the ground running against the Indiana Fever on Sunday, finishing with 32 points on 11-for-16 shooting. Consider betting on the over.

Meanwhile, Nneka Ogwumike’s points prop sits at 16.5, which is also slightly lower than her season average of 18.3 points. She has been on a roll for Seattle, recording 19.1 points over her last 10 games. Consider betting on the over.

Seattle Storm vs Minnesota Lynx Prediction

The Minnesota Lynx are favorites to win Thursday’s contest at home. Collier and Co. have won eight out of their last 10 games and will look to extend their winning streak to three against Seattle.

Our prediction: The Lynx to win.

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