MIN vs LAS Dream11 Prediction WNBA Live Fantasy Basketball Dream11 Team, Top Picks and Tips for Minnesota Lynx vs Los Angeles Sparks

Published on: May 17, 2022 7:48 pm IST|Updated on: May 17, 2022 7:48 pm IST

Liz Cambage hook shot against Seimone Augustus

MIN vs LAS Dream11: God I love the WNBA! There is a lot of talent on display and many of these women can flat out shoot from deep. They can play electric defense, showcase, floaters, runners, hooks, strong low-post game, driving, slashing, and on and on. Yeah, they can’t dunk but so what! Only makes the game so relatable! And in this game, the Minnesota Lynx will host the LA Sparks.

The Lynx have had a horrid start, losing all their four games and they are certainly missing Naphessa Collier. They lost a close 82:78 game to the Sky last time around despite 16 points and 11 rebounds night by Sylvia Fowles. On the other hand, the Sparks have kind of cooled off after a hot start. They have lost two in a row and in the last game, the Sun shut the shop on them, beating them 77:60. Can the Sparks as the team play their first home game?

Host: Los Angeles Sparks
Visitors: Minnesota Lynx

Match Timing: 18 May, @ 08:00 AM (+05:30 UTC)
Venue: Crypto.com Arena

NBA Projections, Stats & Analysis

Lynx needs offensive prowess, Sparks can’t hit from deep

Without Naphessa Collier, the Lynx has lost an option who can both score in low-post while nailing outside shots. Fowles continues to finish inside while grabbing a ton of rebounds and playing quality defense, but the support cast around her hasn’t been that deep and they need more from the guards. Nikolina Milic had a solid game in the last outing. How will the Lynx get more from guard positions?

The Sparks have a terrible three-point shooting team and that has held them back, they are barely even to make five a game at times. They have a good running team but they lack shot creators of high quality. Nneka Ogwumike will need to score more whereas Jordin Canada has to do something about the shooting woes. Cambage has done well but Lexie Brown, Chiney Ogwumike, and Brittney Sykes have cooled off a bit.

Performance Predictions

Highest scorer: Sylvia Fowles: 22
Highest rebounder: Sylvis Fowles: 12
Top assists maker: Jordin Canada: 5
Score Prediction: Sparks 85     Lynx 78

Minnesota Lynx vs Los Angeles Sparks WNBA Live, Team News, and Lineups

Minnesota Lynx Teams News:

  • Damiris Dantas, Natalia Achonwa, Napheesa Collier, Kayla McBride are OUT

Lynx Expected Starting Five
Slashing Win: SF: Aerial Powers
All-Around ForwardL: F: Jessica Shephard
Inside Presence: C: Sylvia Fowles
Defensive Forward: Bridget Carleton
Sharpshooting Guard: G: Moriah Jefferson

BENCH: Yvonne Turner, Nikolina Milic, Rennia Davis, Rachel Banham, Evina Westbrook,

Los Angels Sparks Teams News:

  • Olivia Nelson-Ododa, Katie Lou Samuelson are QUESTIONABLE.
  • Kristi Tolliver is OUT.

Sparks Expected Starting Five
Isolation Forward: F: Nneka Ogwumike
Inside Presence: C: Liz Cambage
Disruptive Presence: G: Brittney Sykes
Scoring Guard: G: Lexie Brown
Isolation Scorer: G: Jordin Canada

BENCH: Chiney Ogwumike, Jasmine Walker, Amy Atwell, Chennedy Carter, Rae Burrell.

NBA Scores, Fantasy Basketball Top Picks

Sylvia Fowles(MIN)
Points: 16
Rebounds: 11
Assists: 01
Steals: 01
Blocks: 01
Incredible and Hall-of-Fame bound Sylvia had seven of nine shooting night and continues to be a high-yielding scorer and rebounder. I expect a 18-25 points and 8-12 rebounds range. She can be selected as a Star/Pro Player in the Dream 11 NBA Fantasy scenario.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 30-45

Liz Cambage(LAS)
Points: 10
Rebounds: 04
Assists: 00
Cambage made four of her nine shots in the last game but can be a strong scorer and rebounder while being a shot blocker. I expect a 12-18 points, 7-10 rebounds, and 1-3 blocks range.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 18-28

Jessica Shephard(MIN)
Points: 05
Rebounds: 02
Assists: 03

Forward Jessica shot 2/6 in the last game and she can be a decent all-around option. I expect a 8-14 points, 4-7 rebounds, and 3-5 assists range here.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 18-27

Nneka Ogwumike(LAS)
Points: 12
Rebounds: 03
Assists: 02
Steals: 05
Blocks: 01

Nneka is an incredible isolation scorer and can also do a great job on the defensive end as a veteran. I expect a 14-21 points, 3-6 rebounds, and 1-3 steals range.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 24-37
Nneka Ogwumike shooting in practise MIN vs LAS Dream11

Aerial Powers(MIN)
Points: 11
Rebounds: 09
Assists: 04
Blocks: 01

Powers made four of her nine shots in the last game and she recovered after a slow start to the season in multiple ways. I expect a 12-16 points, 4-7 rebounds, and 2-4 assists range.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 16-26

Jordin Canada(LAS)
Points: 12
Rebounds: 01
Assists: 01
Steals: 02
Guard Jordin made five of her ten shots in the last game and has hit some awesome driving layups. I expect a 10+ points and 3+ assists range.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 16-27

MIN vs CHI DREAM11 LINEUP BALANCERS

  • Brittney Sykes(LAS) had 6 points, 4 assists, 2 rebounds, 2 steals in the last game. Sykes is an incredible ball-stealer and can finish on the break. I believe she will be in 8-13 points, 3-5 rebounds, and 1-4 steals range.
    Expected Fantasy Points Range: 15-26
  • Moriah Jefferson(MIN) had 16 points, 5 assists, 1 rebound in the last game. Newly signed Moriah made five of her seven shots in the last game and had a strong start. I believe she will be in 10+ points range here.
    Expected Fantasy Points Range: 10-19
  • Nikolina Milic(MIN) had 18 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 block in the last game. Center Milic made six of her ten shots in the last game and took advantage of the additional minutes she got. I don’t know what to expect yet!
    Expected Fantasy Points Range: ??
  • Jasmine Walker(LAS) had 6 points, 4 rebounds, 1 block in the last game. Guard Jasmine shot three of her four shots from deep and oh lord, do the Sparks need some shooting! I expect a 6-12 points range.
    Expected Fantasy Points Range: 8-12
  • Bridget Carleton(MIN) had 4 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal in the last game. Bridget is also yet to get going, making just two of her nine shots. I expect a 4-8 points and 4-6 rebounds range.
    Expected Fantasy Points Range: 9-18
  • Lexie Brown(LAS) had 5 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal in the last game. Guard Lexie made two of her three shots and she brings decent defense to the table but will need to do more offense. I believe she will be in 4-9 points range.
    Expected Fantasy Points Range: 6-12
  • Chiney Ogwumike(LAS) had 7 points, 2 rebounds in the last game. Rookie Chiney is an incredible bench player who is strong inside. I expect a 6-10 points and 2-4 rebounds range.
    Expected Fantasy Points Range: 7-17
  • Evina Westbrook(MIN) had 4 points, 5 assists, 3 rebounds in the last game. Guard Evina is a youngster and she can bring some defensive and ball-handling skills. I expect a 4-8 points and 4-6 assists range.
    Expected Fantasy Points Range: 6-13
  • Chennedy Carter(LAS) had 2 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal in the last game. Carter has gone off the rhythm after a solid couple of games. Can she recover he rhythm?
    Expected Fantasy Points Range: 5-13

MIN vs CHI Dream11 Team

(Recommended)
PG: E Westbrook
SG: L Brown
SF: B Carleton, A Powers
PF: N Ogwumike(PP)
C:    S Fowles(SP), C Ogwumike, N Milic

(Alternate)
PG: J Canada, E Westbrook
SG: L Brown
SF: A Powers
PF:  N Ogwumike(SP)
C:     L Cambage(PP), C Ogwumike, N Milic
Evina Westbrook MIN vs LAS Dream11

Where to watch NBA Live Score?

It is a treat to watch Sylvia Fowles inside while Liz Cambage is an exciting match-up against her? You can catch this brilliant battle on the WNBA League Pass through which you have all the live games and also the full-game replays. To learn the scores, news, and stats, go to the official website of the WNBA.

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