Minnesota Lynx vs. Dallas Wings

Quick read:

Backing the over here makes sense given the rebounding prowess on display. Minnesota’s 37.1 rebounds per game combined with Dallas’s 33.4 suggests plenty of second-chance opportunities and extra possessions to feed the scoring frenzy. More rebounds typically mean more shot attempts, which rarely leads to a low-scoring game.

Add in the fact that Minnesota is hitting 37.1% from beyond the arc and Dallas isn’t far behind at 33.4%, and you have two teams capable of lighting it up from long range. Those shooting percentages imply the defenses might have their hands full trying to slow down the offense, further pushing the total upwards.

The only fly in the ointment is that 179.5 is a fairly high total, so if either team decides to slow things down or go cold from three, the line could feel a bit ambitious. But given these rebounding and shooting splits, it’s a bet worth putting your money on unless you’re a fan of watching paint dry.