Minnesota Lynx vs Washington Mystics Final Score & Over/Under Result — Aug 21, 2026

Olivia Miles orchestrated Minnesota's offensive attack with 24 points and 7 assists, anchoring a Lynx performance that pushed past the pregame market total with relative ease. The opening quarter set the tone immediately—both teams poured in points at a brisk pace, combining for 51 in the first 12 minutes—as Minnesota built early momentum that Washington struggled to match over the full 40. The Mystics kept pace through the second quarter's lighter 40 combined points, but the third frame proved decisive: another 51-point quarter gave the Lynx enough cushion to control the final stretch despite a slower fourth (36 combined). Minnesota's final margin of 10 points reflected the gap created by that pivotal third quarter burst.

Natasha Howard (21 pts, 7 reb, 5 ast) and Kayla McBride (18 pts) provided crucial secondary scoring, while Washington's Kiki Iriafen (19 pts, 13 reb) and Shakira Austin (17 pts, 8 reb, 6 ast) battled on both ends. The 178 combined points landed well above the 165.5 market total—a decisive over by 12.5 points—reflecting Minnesota's ability to sustain offensive pressure even as the pace cooled late. DAGGER's pregame over call cashed, with the Lynx's season-long scoring average (93.5 ppg) proving predictive in what was a higher-scoring affair than recent head-to-head meetings between these teams.