Prop Bets: Chicago Sky VS Minnesota Lynx 2025-07-06
Chicago Sky vs. Minnesota Lynx WNBA Prediction: A Tale of Two Teams (and One Very Absent Center)
The Chicago Sky are about to learn what it’s like to play basketball without a center—literally. With Kamilla Cardoso representing Brazil in the FIBA Women’s AmeriCup (and presumably texting her teammates “I miss y’all” between layups), the Sky are left to face the red-hot Minnesota Lynx, who are about as welcoming as a locked gym on a Sunday night.
The Odds Breakdown
- Spread: Lynx -14.0 (FanDuel, DraftKings)
- Moneyline: Lynx at +109, Sky at +750 (you’re paying to root for the underdog here, folks).
- Total Points: 160.5 (even the bookmakers think this game will be drier than a WNBA court after a water break).
Why the Lynx Are Favored
The Lynx have won two straight, while the Sky are reeling from losing Courtney Vandersloot to an ACL tear and now Cardoso to international duty. It’s like the Sky’s roster got hit by a WNBA-sized tornado. Napheesa Collier, the Lynx’s Swiss Army knife, is a near-lock to surpass her 21.5-point prop (betting on her is like betting on Mayweather vs. a piñata). Angel Reese, meanwhile, will likely top her 13.5-point prop for the Sky, but let’s be real—she’s fighting an uphill battle with a team that’s missing its anchor.
Player Props to Wager On
- Napheesa Collier: Over 21.5 points (-122). She’s the Lynx’s human highlight reel; they’ll need her to drop dimes (and buckets).
- Angel Reese: Over 13.5 points (-120). The Sky’s star will probably hit this, but don’t expect a party unless the Lynx’s defense takes the night off.
- Total Points Under 159.5 (implied by the news, though the odds say 160.5). Let’s go with Under—this feels like a “grind it out” game, not a fireworks show.
The Verdict
The Lynx are a -150 favorite in implied probability terms (thanks to those moneyline odds), while the Sky are a +750 long shot (7.5 to 1, or roughly the odds of me understanding a referee’s call). With the Sky’s roster looking like a “Where’s Waldo?” puzzle for key players, the Lynx should cruise to a 75-65 victory, keeping the total under 159.5 and making Napheesa Collier’s name synonymous with “Why yes, I did just score 23 points, thank you for noticing.”
Final Score Prediction: Minnesota Lynx 75, Chicago Sky 65.
Key Prop Winners: Collier (24 points), Under 159.5 total points.
Bonus prop pick: Bet Napheesa Collier to hit the first basket of the game (-150 at Fanatics). She’s the Lynx’s opening-night fireworks; they’ll need her to light it up from the get-go.
Note: If Kamilla Cardoso texts the Sky a play-by-play, add 10 points to Chicago’s total. Not a prop. Just a hope. 🏀✨
Created: July 6, 2025, 5:19 p.m. GMT