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May 12, 2026 · Projected Box Score

Minnesota Lynx @ Phoenix Mercury

Tuesday, May 12 at 10:00 PM EDT

Total174.1
SpreadPHX -2.1
MIN86.0
PHX88.1
Out: Monique Akoa Makani (PHX), Valeriane Ayayi (PHX), Shay Ciezki (PHX), Marta Suarez (PHX), Sami Whitcomb (PHX), Napheesa Collier (MIN), Dorka Juhasz (MIN)

PHX by 2.1 in a 174.1 total

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

Projected box scoreZone defenseRole volatility
Projected total174.1
Model spreadPHX -2.1
Jovana Nogic PTS17.5
Jovana Nogic 3PM4.00
Natasha Mack REB8.5
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

Jovana Nogic points watch

PTS17.5 pts
Model watch
  • Jovana Nogic owns the top scoring projection in this game at 17.5 points over 24.0 minutes.
  • Do not treat this as a bet without a live line; use it as the first prop to compare against books.
2

Jovana Nogic 3PM watch

3PM4.00 3PM
Structural 3PT fit
  • Jovana Nogic has the highest made-three projection in the matchup.
  • This becomes actionable only if the live line leaves room below the projection.
3

Natasha Mack rebounds watch

REB8.5 reb
Model watch
  • Natasha Mack leads the game in projected rebounds.
  • Check lineup news first; early-season frontcourt roles are still volatile.
4

Alyssa Thomas assists watch

AST9.8 ast
Usage check
  • Alyssa Thomas 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.

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.

PHX gives up right-corner 3s

Phoenix Mercury shows positive make z-scores in right-corner 3s (+0.59). Prioritize opposing players whose projections are already strong in those markets.

PHX suppresses left-corner 3s

Phoenix Mercury is a negative matchup for left-corner 3s (-0.98). 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 174.1, so this is more about player-specific funnels than a blind game-total over.

Side posture

PHX grades as the model side by 2.1. Team totals: MIN 86.0 and PHX 88.1.

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.

Minnesota Lynx (MIN)

200.0 min · 86.0 pts projected
PlayerPosMinPtsRebAst3PMFTASource
Olivia MilesG31.017.04.55.00.506.52026 only · 2G
Kayla McBrideG30.414.52.81.72.152.9blended · 2G
Courtney WilliamsG27.812.36.26.80.961.3blended · 2G
Emma CechovaF15.910.43.30.00.005.22026 only · 2G
Natasha HowardF22.68.84.82.70.103.1blended · 2G
Nia CoffeyF24.06.03.50.51.000.02026 only · 2G
Eliska HamzovaG13.35.21.50.70.742.22026 only · 1G
Anastasiia Olairi KosuF7.85.22.20.00.001.52026 only · 2G
Maya CaldwellG12.73.63.91.10.580.4blended · 2G
Antonia DelaereF11.51.50.41.10.000.72026 only · 2G
Emese HofC3.01.50.00.00.000.02026 only · 1G
Team total200.086.033.119.66.023.8

Phoenix Mercury (PHX)

200.0 min · 88.1 pts projected
PlayerPosMinPtsRebAst3PMFTASource
Jovana NogicG24.017.50.52.54.003.52026 only · 2G
Alyssa ThomasF31.314.17.49.80.002.4blended · 2G
Kahleah CopperG27.913.40.42.61.671.8blended · 2G
Natasha MackF27.010.58.51.00.502.02026 only · 2G
DeWanna BonnerF24.38.86.72.21.281.5blended · 2G
Noemie BrochantF16.48.21.90.01.920.52026 only · 2G
Kiana WilliamsG15.98.21.00.52.400.02026 only · 2G
Anneli MaleyF9.64.52.60.30.292.62026 only · 3G
Kyara LinskensC9.11.91.00.50.000.02026 only · 2G
Sha CarterG8.71.01.00.50.000.02026 only · 2G
Peyton WilliamsF5.80.00.01.90.000.02026 only · 1G
Team total200.088.131.021.812.114.3

Defense z-scores (makes allowed)

Positive = team allows above-average makes in that zone
TeamRAPNRMRATB3LC3RC3FTA
MIN-0.04-0.81-0.23-0.62+2.31-0.56-1.52
PHX-0.59-0.02+0.42-0.27-0.98+0.59+0.30
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.