Minnesota Lynx vs Chicago Sky Picks and Prediction for Saturday May 23 2026
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The Minnesota Lynx travel to face the Chicago Sky on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois. Tipoff is scheduled for 1:00 PM ET with television coverage airing on CBS and Paramount+. Minnesota enters the matchup with a 3-2 record while Chicago also sits at 3-2 entering this early-season showdown. The Lynx are listed as 2.5-point road favorites with a moneyline of -142, while the Sky are +120 on the moneyline. The total for the game is set at 166.5 points. Be sure to check out our free WNBA picks.
Minnesota Looking to Stay Hot on the Road
Minnesota enters this game with a 3-2 overall record and has been excellent away from home with a perfect 2-0 road mark so far this season. The Lynx recently won over Toronto by a dominant 100-72 score after previously recently lost to Chicago 86-79. Before that, Minnesota recently won over Dallas 90-86 and recently won over Phoenix 88-84. The Lynx also recently lost to Atlanta by a narrow 91-90 score, showing that several of their games have remained competitive throughout the opening stretch of the season.
The Lynx have been one of the stronger offensive teams statistically, averaging 89.4 points per game while shooting an impressive 51 percent from the field. Minnesota has also averaged 36.0 rebounds and 20.8 assists per contest while contributing 4.8 blocks and 7.6 steals per game. Defensively, the Lynx are allowing 83.8 points per game, which has helped them remain competitive even during lower-scoring outings.
One of the biggest strengths for Minnesota has been offensive efficiency. Shooting 51 percent from the field gives the Lynx a clear advantage entering this matchup, especially against a Chicago team shooting 44 percent overall. Minnesota also showed explosive scoring potential in the recent 100-point performance against Toronto, proving the offense can create separation quickly when the team finds rhythm early.
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Chicago Returning Home After Tough Loss
Chicago comes into this matchup with a matching 3-2 overall record but is still searching for its first home victory after opening the year 0-1 at Wintrust Arena. The Sky recently lost to Dallas 99-89 after previously recently won over Minnesota 86-79 on the road. Chicago also recently lost to Phoenix 91-83 before recently winning over Golden State 69-63 and recently winning over Portland 98-83. The Sky have alternated wins and losses through much of the early season but have shown they can compete effectively when the defense performs well.
The Sky are averaging 85.0 points per game while allowing 83.0 points against per contest. Chicago has shot 44 percent from the field and averaged 36.2 rebounds and 18.8 assists per game. Defensively, the Sky have been solid around the basket with 6.4 blocks per contest while adding 5.4 steals per game. Chicago has kept games relatively close defensively despite several injury concerns surrounding the roster.
Chicago’s biggest strength entering this matchup is defensive interior play. The Sky are averaging 6.4 blocks per game, which is notably higher than Minnesota’s 4.8 average. That defensive presence helped Chicago secure the earlier win over the Lynx, and slowing down Minnesota’s efficient offense will once again be a major focus heading into this rematch.
Minnesota Lynx vs. Chicago Sky Picks and Prediction
Minnesota Lynx vs. Chicago Sky Pick
- Pick: Minnesota Lynx -2.5
Minnesota appears to have the edge entering this matchup because of the offensive efficiency and strong road performances early in the season. The Lynx are averaging 89.4 points per game while shooting 51 percent from the field, both stronger marks than Chicago. Minnesota has also already shown the ability to win away from home with a 2-0 road record. While Chicago earned the previous head-to-head win, the Lynx responded immediately afterward with a dominant 28-point victory over Toronto, giving the team positive momentum entering Saturday afternoon.
Minnesota Lynx vs. Chicago Sky Total Pick
- Pick: Over 166.5
I like the over in this matchup because both teams have recently played in games featuring strong offensive stretches. Minnesota scored 100 points in the last outing while Chicago scored 89 points despite the recent loss to Dallas. The Lynx are averaging nearly 90 points per game this season, and Chicago has also shown the ability to push games higher offensively during wins over Portland and Minnesota. With both teams entering with matching 3-2 records and offensive confidence from recent games, this total feels reachable.
Final Score Prediction: Minnesota Lynx 88 – Chicago Sky 82
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