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May 17, 2026 · Projected Box Score

Chicago Sky @ Minnesota Lynx

Sunday, May 17 at 7:00 PM EDT

Total162.9
SpreadMIN -17.5
CHI72.7
MIN90.2
Out: Napheesa Collier (MIN), Dorka Juhasz (MIN), DiJonai Carrington (CHI), Courtney Vandersloot (CHI)

MIN by 17.5 in a 162.9 total

Olivia Miles is the first player-prop checkpoint, while the defense profile points to the strongest shot-zone funnels below.

Projected box scoreZone defenseRole volatility
Projected total162.9
Model spreadMIN -17.5
Olivia Miles PTS17.0
Kayla McBride 3PM2.81
Skylar Diggins REB10.5
Method note: Generated from the weekly projection payload: blended baselines, 2026 form, injuries, and zone-defense profiles. Compare every lean to live market lines before treating it as actionable.

Headline Plays

Market-aware where live lines exist; otherwise model watches.
1

Olivia Miles points watch

PTS17.0 pts
Model watch
  • Olivia Miles owns the top scoring projection in this game at 17.0 points over 30.9 minutes.
  • Do not treat this as a bet without a live line; use it as the first prop to compare against books.
2

Kayla McBride 3PM watch

3PM2.81 3PM
Structural 3PT fit
  • Kayla McBride has the highest made-three projection in the matchup.
  • This becomes actionable only if the live line leaves room below the projection.
3

Skylar Diggins rebounds watch

REB10.5 reb
Board-volume edge
  • Skylar Diggins leads the game in projected rebounds.
  • Check lineup news first; early-season frontcourt roles are still volatile.
4

Courtney Williams assists watch

AST6.8 ast
Usage check
  • Courtney Williams has the clearest playmaking projection in the game.
  • Assist lines are role-sensitive; verify starting guards and ball-handler usage before playing it.

Matchup Levers

The NCAA dossier pattern: explain what the number means.

CHI gives up right-corner 3s + above-break 3s

Chicago Sky shows positive make z-scores in right-corner 3s (+2.32), above-break 3s (+0.98). Prioritize opposing players whose projections are already strong in those markets.

CHI suppresses pick-and-roll makes

Chicago Sky is a negative matchup for pick-and-roll makes (-1.63). Treat overs attached to that channel as price-sensitive.

MIN gives up left-corner 3s

Minnesota Lynx shows positive make z-scores in left-corner 3s (+2.31). Prioritize opposing players whose projections are already strong in those markets.

MIN suppresses free-throw volume

Minnesota Lynx is a negative matchup for free-throw volume (-1.52). Treat overs attached to that channel as price-sensitive.

Game Script

How to read the projected box score before checking prices.

Total posture

The projection lands at 162.9, so this is more about player-specific funnels than a blind game-total over.

Side posture

MIN grades as the model side by 17.5. Team totals: CHI 72.7 and MIN 90.2.

Watch List

  • Refresh ESPN injury status before tip.
  • Compare player lines against the projection, not against season averages alone.
  • Downgrade rookies and traded players when the minutes projection is not confirmed by the starting lineup.

Caveats

  • Early-season samples are tiny; role assumptions matter as much as matchup math.
  • Defense profiles still include expansion priors and should be refit after each team has a larger 2026 sample.
  • These are directional model reads, not calibrated betting recommendations.

Chicago Sky (CHI)

200.0 min · 72.7 pts projected
PlayerPosMinPtsRebAst3PMFTASource
Skylar DigginsG31.413.510.56.71.362.4blended · 1G
Rickea JacksonF31.413.46.12.61.551.4blended · 1G
Azura StevensF27.511.05.02.81.541.22025 baseline
Gabriela JaquezG32.010.07.02.01.004.02026 only · 1G
Natasha CloudG28.28.45.12.81.090.92025 baseline
Kamilla CardosoC12.76.17.10.50.010.8blended · 1G
Elizabeth WilliamsC9.63.60.71.30.000.5blended · 1G
Jacy SheldonG11.53.41.41.40.530.2blended · 1G
Rachel BanhamG11.03.30.01.40.770.3blended · 1G
Aicha CoulibalyG2.80.00.90.50.000.02026 only · 1G
Sydney TaylorG1.90.00.00.00.000.02026 only · 1G
Team total200.072.743.822.07.811.7
No 2025 baseline available: Maddy Westbeld

Minnesota Lynx (MIN)

200.0 min · 90.2 pts projected
PlayerPosMinPtsRebAst3PMFTASource
Olivia MilesG30.917.04.55.00.506.52026 only · 2G
Kayla McBrideG30.416.72.81.72.813.0blended · 2G
Courtney WilliamsG27.813.76.26.81.281.3blended · 2G
Natasha HowardF22.69.64.82.70.133.2blended · 2G
Emma CechovaF14.39.33.00.00.004.72026 only · 2G
Nia CoffeyF24.06.03.50.51.000.02026 only · 2G
Anastasiia Olairi KosuF7.04.72.00.00.001.32026 only · 2G
Eliska HamzovaG12.04.71.30.70.662.02026 only · 1G
Maya CaldwellG11.43.93.51.00.670.3blended · 2G
Liatu KingF6.62.02.00.00.002.72026 only · 1G
Antonia DelaereF10.31.30.31.00.000.72026 only · 2G
Emese HofC2.71.30.00.00.000.02026 only · 1G
Team total200.090.233.919.47.025.7

Defense z-scores (makes allowed)

Positive = team allows above-average makes in that zone
TeamRAPNRMRATB3LC3RC3FTA
CHI+0.67-1.63+0.90+0.98+0.48+2.32+0.48
MIN-0.04-0.81-0.23-0.62+2.31-0.56-1.52
Method: 2025 player baselines blended with 2026 in-season form (1-3 games), adjusted by opponent's per-zone defense z-scores. Minutes normalized to exactly 200 per team — starters capped at 36, bench at 18, per-minute rates preserved. Rookies and new-to-WNBA players carry a "no 2025 baseline" tag — their lines need market priors before they're calibrated.