Let's break down this juicy matchup, shall we? The Minnesota Lynx are strolling into the nation's capital to face the Washington Mystics. You can't talk about the Lynx without mentioning star player Napheesa Collier. Last season she's been posting astounding numbers, averaging 24.4 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game. Besides, Kayla McBride has become a reliable contributor, matching her last month stats this season with consistent scoring and passing contributions.
Heading to the home team, the Mystics have their own stars to boast. Brittney Sykes has been having a solid season with an impressive 19.6 points per game average. Kiki Iriafen is another intriguing player who's been wrangling down 8.6 boards a game this season.
On the history front, the Lynx have been having the upper paw against the Mystics taking four of the last five matchups. Indeed, you can't dispute the Lynx's impressive win-loss record - they've accumulated an astonishing 12-1, leaving the Mystics 6-8 record thankfully in their wake. The Lynx are dominating the league as the #1 team compared to the Mystics, who are currently sitting on the #9 position.
So, with all factors considered and dispersed, I'm banking on the Minnesota Lynx to comfortably take this one. Albert’s Prediction: Minnesota Lynx by 6.