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\n Zak Hanshew<\/a>
\n \u2022 Betting Analyst<\/span>
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\u2022 4 min read<\/span><\/p>\n

Natasha Howard continues her strong resurgence in the paint as the Lynx host the Sky.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

Photo By – Reuters Connect. Minnesota Lynx forward Natasha Howard (1) against the Phoenix Mercury.<\/p>\n

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The 2-1 Chicago Sky travel to Target Center to face the 2-1 Minnesota Lynx on Sunday, May 17 in what should be a physical, low-scoring affair.<\/p>\n

Natasha Howard has enjoyed a resurgence in her return to Minnesota, and my Sky vs. Lynx predictions<\/strong> call for the veteran to make her presence known in the paint.<\/p>\n

Read more in my WNBA picks<\/a> to find out why I\u2019m backing Howard at home against the Sky.<\/p>\n

Sky vs Lynx prediction<\/h2>\n

Sky vs Lynx best bet: Natasha Howard Over 7.5 rebounds (+120)<\/span><\/h3>\n

The Chicago Sky<\/a> sport the lowest rebound percentage in the WNBA at a paltry 46%, and the visiting team has surrendered the third-most rebounds per game (35.3).<\/p>\n

With Napheesa Collier sidelined and Jessica Shepard and Alanna Smith in Dallas, Natasha Howard<\/a> has emerged as the Minnesota Lynx<\/a>\u2019s top rebounder at seven per tilt.<\/p>\n

Among players with at least 25 minutes per game, Howard ranks 14th in total rebound percentage (12.8) and second in offensive rebound percentage (17.9).<\/strong><\/p>\n

Howard\u2019s rebound line comes in at 7.5 for +120 odds, and I like the value in this stellar matchup.<\/p>\n

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\"Covers\"<\/sup> COVERS INTEL:<\/strong> Natasha Howard has recorded four offensive rebounds in three games this season, tied for Kiki Iriafen for most in the WNBA.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Sky vs Lynx same-game parlay<\/h2>\n

Howard\u2019s 28.1 Usage Rate is her highest in five seasons, and she\u2019s averaging 15.3 points per game. The veteran finished with 26 and 14 in her last two, and her penchant for rebounding, particularly on the offensive glass, should lead to second-chance scoring opportunities.<\/p>\n

The Sky and Lynx are two of the most three-point averse teams in the W, and the lack of long-range shooting should lead to a lower-scoring affair. The Sky sport the second-lowest pace and second-best defensive rating, and over the last two games, both teams rank in the Top 7 in fewest points allowed.<\/p>\n

Sky vs Lynx SGP<\/h3>\n