Storm -2 (-110) over Lynx
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- The Storm got a combined 7/32 shooting night from Skylar Diggins-Smith and Jewell Loyd on opening night, something we don’t expect to happen again.
- Seattle made just one three in their season opener against the Lynx, which should also not be replicated in this contest.
The Seattle Storm and Minnesota Lynx played one another in their first game of the 2024 WNBA season on Tuesday, with the Lynx winning on the road in Seattle. On Friday night, they face off for the second time in a row, with Minneapolis being the backdrop this time around. Here, you will find our WNBA betting picks for Storm vs Lynx in the first rematch of the 2024 campaign in the WNBA.
This game will be played at 9:30 PM ET at Target Center
Seattle Storm
The Seattle Storm put a lot of new players together in the offseason. And in their first game of the season, they looked like a team that was still figuring things out from a chemistry perspective. The Storm struggled mightily offensively, shooting just 1/9 from three-point range as a team in an outright loss to the Lynx at home on Tuesday. Tonight, Seattle will look to bounce back from that loss and even their record at 1-1.
For the Storm, getting better shooting from their guards will be key. Skylar Diggins-Smith and Jewell Loyd are a duo that are expected to lead the Storm to title contention this year. But their 7/32 combined shooting night on Tuesday will certainly not get them there. Look for a better night for those two in this Storm vs Lynx rematch, which should help the Storm be more competitive tonight.
Minnesota Lynx
For the Minnesota Lynx, Tuesday’s upset win over the Storm was the perfect start to their season. Entering the game as near double-digit underdogs, Minnesota exceeded expectations more than any team in the WNBA in their first game of the season. Now the question is whether or not the Lynx can replicate that result at home on Friday night to improve to an impressive 2-0 on the young season.
If the Lynx are going to get a win for the second game in a row to begin the year, the play of Alanna Smith will have a lot to do with it. Smith led all scorers in Tuesday’s game with 22 points, which was a huge surprise given that offense wasn’t a huge staple of her game while with the Chicago Sky. If she can put up big numbers alongside Napheesa Collier consistently this season, the Lynx could be a problem for a lot of teams in the WNBA.
