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Phoenix Mercury at Chicago Sky odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Phoenix Mercury at Chicago Sky odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Phoenix Mercury (17-20) and Chicago Sky (13-24) meet Sunday at Wintrust Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Mercury vs. Sky odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Mercury lead 2-0

The Mercury dropped their 3rd straight with an 88-69 loss to the Connecticut Sun Friday. G Diana Taurasi is struggling, shooting just 17-for-51 (33.3%) from the floor over her last 5 games. She’s averaging 11 PPG during the stretch. The Mercury have dropped 7 of 10.

Chicago got a spirited win last weekend over the Dallas Wings in their 1st game without F Angel Reese. G Chennedy Carter had 28 points in that one. However, it was time to pay the piper after as they’ve been bludgeoned 89-58 and 83-66 since. She had 16 and 17 points in those, and they’re really going to need her to go off to compete. They are tied for the final playoff spot with the Washington Mystics.

Mercury at Sky odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 7:40 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Mercury -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Sky -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
Against the spread: Mercury -1.5 (-105) | Sky -1.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 157.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Mercury at Sky picks and predictions

Prediction

Mercury 77, Sky 71

Moneyline

I look for the Mercury to get back on track here, but there is better value on the spread.

You could head over to FanDuel Sportsbook and take BRITTNEY GRINER OVER 7.5 REBOUNDS (-108). She has 8+ boards in 3 of 4 games, and with Reese out, she’ll clog up the middle.

Against the spread

Take the MERCURY -1.5 (-105) at a better price here. The Sky are in deep trouble without Reese, and Carter is seriously going to have to drop nearly 30 to stay in it.

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Over/Under

With the low-scoring outputs of each side, and Taurasi’s shooting woes, I like the UNDER 157.5 (-110) here. Chicago has gone Under in 3 straight since Reese went down, and Phoenix has only touched 70 points once in their last 3.

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Phoenix Mercury at Chicago Sky odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Phoenix Mercury at Chicago Sky odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Phoenix Mercury (13-12) visit the Chicago Sky (10-14) Thursday for the 1st WNBA action in almost a month due to its Olympic break. Tip from Wintrust Arena is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (Prime Video). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Mercury vs. Sky odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting of season

Phoenix snapped a 2-game losing streak with a 96-87 win over the Washington Mystics while covering as a 4.5-point road favorite in its last game on July 16. C Brittney Griner, who was part of Team USA that took home gold, scored a game-high 23 points while the Mercury had 5 players score in double digits. The team shot 53.8% from the field in the win.

Chicago snapped a 2-game losing streak with a 93-85 win over the Las Vegas Aces to cover as a 13-point road underdog in its last game on July 16. G Chennedy Carter led all scorers with 34 points while F Angel Reese had a double-double (13 points, 10 rebounds). The Sky shot 48.6% from the field in the win.

Mercury at Sky odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:12 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Mercury -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Sky +120 (bet $120 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Mercury -2.5 (-115) | Sky +2.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 165.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Mercury at Sky picks and predictions

Prediction

Mercury 87, Sky 79

Moneyline

PASS.

There is better value on the Phoenix spread.

Against the spread

BET MERCURY -2.5 (-115).

The Mercury had 3 players (Griner, G Kahleah Copper, and 6-time gold winner G Diana Taurasi) on the US Olympic team this summer which will play a large role in the fluidity of the team returning to WNBA play after extended time off. Phoenix has been hot offensively over its recent games while the same is not to be said about Chicago. The Sky’s offense largely revolves around Carter and Reese while the team has scored 78 or fewer points in 4 of its last 5 games.

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Over/Under

LEAN OVER 165.5 (-110).

While both teams are coming off a near-month break, expect a fast pace in Thursday’s matchup. The Mercury have scored 84 or more points in 5 of their last 6 games and 82 or more in 8 of their last 10 while allowing 83 or more in 7 of their last 8 games. The Sky have allowed 81 or more in 7 of their last 10 including 5 of their last 6.

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