Chicago Sky vs Minnesota Lynx Picks and Prediction for Sunday May 17 2026
Use Code WWWC The regular season continues in the WNBA with two strong teams on Sunday, May 17. Read our Chicago Sky vs Minnesota Lynx prediction along the other best WNBA Predictions on Sunday, May 17. The Sky are 2-1 and are coming off of their first loss of the season against Phoenix. Chicago have played all four of their first games on the road this season. The Lynx are 2-1 and have won back-to-back road games against Phoenix and Dallas. These two teams will meet with tip-off set for 7 P.M. EST.
Chicago Sky off to a strong season
Chicago is 2-1 overall this season. The Sky have played all three of their games on the road this season. Chicago opened the season with wins over Portland and Golden State. The Sky suffered their first defeat in their last game.
In their last game, the Sky lost 91-83 to the Mercury on Friday, May 15. Chicago trailed for a majority of the game as they shot just 43% from the field and 27% from behind the arc. Rickea Jackson scored a game-high 29 points on 10-for-22 shooting.
Jackson leads the team with 22 points per game. Kamilla Cardoso is grabbing a team-high 9.7 rebounds, while Skylar Diggins is passing for 5.7 assists per game.
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Chicago is averaging 83.3 points per game, which ranks 12th in the league. They are shooting 42.2% from the field, which ranks 11th. They are the 11th ranked 3-point shooting team, making 30.5% from behind the 3-point line.
On defense, Chicago is allowing 79 points per game, which ranks second-best. They are the best defensive team allowing 36.1% from the field. The Sky are allowing 28.9% from behind the 3-point line, which ranks third-best.
The Sky are 2-1 against the spread this season. Chicago has played their first three games on the road this season. The over is 2-1 during the first couple of games, too.
Minnesota starting season strong with back-to-back road wins
Minnesota is 2-1 overall this season. The Lynx opened the season with a 91-90 home loss to Atlanta. The Lynx have followed it with back-to-back road wins against Phoenix and Dallas.
In their last game, Minnesota defeated Dallas 90-86 on Thursday, May 14. The Lynx stormed back as they trailed by as many as 12 points in the game. It was tied entering the fourth quarter and Minnesota made enough key plays to grab the win. Minnesota shot 60% from the field and 45% from behind the arc. Turnovers were an issue, but the team's efficiency shooting made up for the shortcomings. Natasha Howards scored 26 points on 11-for-14 shooting to lead the team.
Olivia Miles leads the team with 16.3 points and 7.0 assists per game. Howard is also grabbing 7.0 rebounds per game for the Lynx.
Minnesota is averaging 89 points per game, which ranks sixth-best. They are the second-best shooting team making 53.1% from the field. The Lynx are hitting 36% from behind the 3-point line, which places them fifth-best.
On defense, Minnesota is allowing 87.5 points per game, which ranks eighth-best. They are the sixth-ranked defensive team allowing 41.7% from the field. Opponents are hitting 28% from behind the 3-point line, placing the Lynx second in the league.
Minnesota is 3-0 against the spread this season. They have been underdogs in every game so far and have been able to cover the spread with ease. The over is 2-1 with the over hitting each time the total was at 169 points or less.
Chicago Sky vs Minnesota Lynx Picks
Sky vs Lynx Spread Pick
- Take Minnesota to cover (5 units)
The Lynx have covered the spread in every game so far this season. The biggest reason has been the team’s offensive efficiency. They are getting to their spots early in shot clocks and scoring around the rim with ease. The Lynx have the second-best field goal percentage team so far this season. Minnesota can put up a big offensive spot and Chicago simply will not be able to match it. Defense has been Chicago's bread and butter through the first few weeks, but even when slowing teams down, they can struggle to score in bunches. Expect Minnesota’s pace and scoring ability led by Olivia Miles and Natasha Howard to be key in this game.
Take the Lynx to cover.
Sky vs Lynx Over/Under Pick
- Take the under (5 units)
While Minnesota’s offense will be a big difference maker in this one, the total will hit the under, too. The pace of this game will be played at a crawl. Chicago will try to use its defensive intensity all game, while they slow down the rock with the second-slowest team in the league. Minnesota isn’t much faster ranking seventh in pace per game.
Take the under on Sunday.
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