Seattle Storm vs Minnesota Lynx WNBA Prediction- Spread & Other Bets- 08/05/2025

On Tuesday, August 5, the Seattle Storm (16-13) will host the Minnesota Lynx (24-5) in a WNBA regular-season game. The Storm have slipped to the sixth position while the Lynx remain at the top with no one in sight.

The Storm suffered another close loss, losing 74-78 against the Indiana Fever. Gabby Williams missed a game-tying three with five seconds left as the team shot a poor 2-15 from the three-point line.

On the other hand, the Lynx completed a historic 53-point win against the Las Vegas Aces as Kayla McBride nailed 8 out of 8 triples in the first half itself. However, the joy of the win was deflated by Napheesa Collier’s nasty injury.

Will the MVP frontrunner, Collier, be available for this heated battle? Check the predictions related to player props, total, and spread here.

Where to Watch Seattle Storm vs Minnesota Lynx

Time: 10:00 PM (ET)
Venue: Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle.
Where to watch: Catch the action on WNBA League Pass.

Seattle Storm vs Minnesota Lynx Lineups, News, Form

Seattle Storm

The Storm is on a three-game losing streak at home.
Skylar Diggins has scored 13 or fewer in three of the last four games (Season-16.8 PPG)
Erica Wheeler has made fewer than 2 triples in the last two games.

Storm Expected Starting Lineup

PG: Skylar Diggins | SG: Erica Wheeler | SF: Gabby Williams | PF: Nneka Ogwumike | C: Ezi Magbebor

Key bench players: SG: Tiffany Mitchell, C: Dominique Malonga.

Injuries/Updates: Katie Lou Samuelson is OUT for the season.

Minnesota Lynx

The Lynx are 9-4 away from home
Courtney Williams has dished out 9 or more assists in three straight games.
Bridget Carleton has sunk 2 or more triples in four of the last five games.

Lynx Expected Starting Lineup

PG: Courtney Williams | SG: Kayla McBride | SF: Bridget Carlson | PF: Jessica Shepard | C: Alanna Smith

Key bench players: PG: Natisha Hiedeman, SF: DiJonai Carrington (Probable)

Injuries/Updates: Napheesa Collier IS OUT FOR TWO WEEKS. The Lynx acquired DiJonai Carrington for Diamond Miller and Karlie Samuelson.

Seattle Storm vs Minnesota Lynx Total Over/Under Prediction- WNBA Best Bets

The Storm is one of the most inefficient teams despite a loaded lineup. They haven’t clicked as a unit these days. On the defensive end, they can be strong, limiting squads below 80, which has kept their campaign afloat.

On the other hand, the Lynx has been red-hot on the offensive end. They have scored 91 or more in five of the last seven games. On the other hand, they hold teams under 80 regularly. Overall, we can be in for a low-scorer, especially if Collier is out.

Total: Under 156.5 for -110 at BetMGM

Here is an overview of my selections

Picks	BetMGM Odds
Total U 156.5	-110
Spread- Storm -2.5	-105
Nneka Ogwumike O 16.5 Points	-120
Money Line- Storm	-130

Seattle Storm vs Minnesota Lynx Player Props Predictions- WNBA Betting Picks

Nneka Ogwumike O 17.5 Points: Ogwumike has scored 18 PPG and had 16 in the last game. Before that, she had scored 18 or more in three straight. I believe she will come up with such a performance again.

Kayla McBride O 2.5 3-Pointers: The Lynx guard has converted 3 or more long-range bombs in five of the last six games. I expect her to do something similar again.

Gabby Williams O 4.5 Assists: The Storm guard has dished 4.5 APG, but has delivered 5 or more helpers in four of the last six games. I believe she will drop at least 5 dimes here.

Main pick: Nneka Ogwumike O 16.5 points for -120 at BetMGM

Seattle Storm vs Minnesota Lynx Spread Prediction

The Lynx would have been the obvious favorites if Collier were deemed active here. However, her health status complicates things. Seattle has been a huge disappointment lately and needs to pull their socks up.

They can’t underestimate that they are without Collier, as Carrington can be potentially available here. At any rate, I expect the Storm to put the monkey off their back and get the win here.

Spread/Money Line Pick: Spread: Storm -2.5 for -105 at BetMGM

Photo Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

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Hi, I am Shubham. I am currently an NBA Predictions Writer on The Playoffs. I enjoy this job because it helps keep me in the loop about the game I love while fulfilling the pleasure I derive from stats. I got into NBA writing through social media interactions in the mid-2010s as I shared my takes on young talents such as D’Angelo Russell. I hope you enjoy reading my pieces as much as Dennis Rodman loved rebounding the basketball!