Minnesota Lynx vs. Los Angeles Sparks Betting Odds and Matchup Preview - Thursday, Sept. 19

Betting Odds

The Minnesota Lynx are favored to win on Thursday night, with the moneyline set at -130. The Los Angeles Sparks are the underdogs at +110.

The over/under for the game is 160.5 points.

Matchup Preview

The Minnesota Lynx and Los Angeles Sparks are two of the most storied franchises in WNBA history. The Lynx have won four championships, while the Sparks have won three.

However, the two teams have been trending in opposite directions in recent years. The Lynx have made the playoffs in each of the past eight seasons, while the Sparks have missed the playoffs in each of the past three seasons.

The Lynx are led by Sylvia Fowles, who is one of the best centers in the league. Fowles is averaging 16.9 points and 10.4 rebounds per game this season.

The Sparks are led by Nneka Ogwumike, who is a former MVP. Ogwumike is averaging 19.3 points and 9.1 rebounds per game this season.

The Lynx and Sparks are both coming off of losses in their last game. The Lynx lost to the Las Vegas Aces, while the Sparks lost to the Seattle Storm.

The Lynx will be looking to bounce back from their loss and get back on track in the playoff race. The Sparks will be looking to snap their losing streak and improve their chances of making the playoffs.

Prediction

The Lynx are the better team on paper, and they should be able to win this game. However, the Sparks are a dangerous team, and they could pull off an upset if they play well.

I predict that the Lynx will win the game, but it will be a close one.