SKY VS LYNX PREDICTIONS, PICKS & ODDS FOR TONIGHT’S WNBA GAME

The article predicts a comfortable Minnesota Lynx victory over the Chicago Sky, emphasizing Napheesa Collier's role due to Alanna Smith's potential absence.

Smith left the previous game early with a knee injury and did not return, suggesting genuine concern. Favored by 14.5 points, Minnesota may rest Smith against the low-ranked Sky defense. If Smith is out, her playmaking duties, particularly from the high-post where she averages 3 assists per game, are expected to shift to Collier.

The best bet presented is Napheesa Collier Over 3.5 assists. Collier averages 3.5 assists and has cleared this mark in 8 of her last 12 games. Facing Chicago's poor defense could reduce her scoring instinct and increase her playmaking, allowing her to involve teammates more easily without Smith operating at the elbow.

Additional prop bets highlighted include Collier Over 8.5 rebounds and Under 21.5 points. The rebound bet relies heavily on Smith's absence. Collier's rebounding has decreased recently (only twice over 8.5 in last 7 games), coinciding with Smith's increased production (averaging 6.4 rebounds in those 7 games). With Smith potentially out, Collier is expected to grab more rebounds, similar to her six-game streak of 9+ rebounds earlier when Smith averaged fewer boards.