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Phoenix Mercury at Minnesota Lynx Game 2 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Phoenix Mercury at Minnesota Lynx Game 2 odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Phoenix Mercury and the Minnesota Lynx meet Wednesday for Game 2 of their 1st-round best-of-3 series. Tip-off from Target Center is 9:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s WNBA odds around the Mercury vs. Lynx odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

Playoff series: Lynx lead 1-0; Lynx won regular-season series 3-1

The Mercury lost 102-95 in Game 1, but they gave the No. 2 seed all it could handle. Phoenix shot 50.0% (37-of-74) from the floor, and an amazing 51.9% (14-of-27) from behind the arc to hang around most of the game. If not for a dismal 63.6% (7-of-11) mark from the free-throw line, things could have gotten really interesting.

As it stands, Phoenix covered as a 10-point underdog as the Over (158.5) connected. Natasha Cloud was sensational, going for 33 points, 10 assist and 4 3-pointers, while Diana Taurasi turned back to the clock for 21 points and 5 triples.

Minnesota hit 49.3% (34-of-69) from the field, and just 41.7% (10-of-24) from downtown, so Phoenix was slightly better in those areas. But, the Lynx went 96.0% (24-of-25) from the free-throw line. Rebounding was exactly even, and Minnesota had 1 fewer turnover.

The Lynx were led by Napheesa Collier, who went for a game-high 38 points, while adding 6 rebounds, 4 assists and a blocked shot. She finished 11-of-19 from the field, and 13-of-14 from the charity stripe.

Mercury at Lynx odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 8:13 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Mercury +340 (bet $100 to win $340) | Lynx -450 (bet $450 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Mercury +8.5 (-105) | Lynx -8.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 160.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Mercury at Lynx picks and predictions

Prediction

Lynx 89, Mercury 82

Moneyline

The Lynx (-450) will cost 4 1/2 times your potential return, if you want to be ultra safe and not worry about the points after the non-cover in Game 1. That’s not a recommended betting strategy, however, either as a standalone wager or a multi-leg parlay. It’s too much risk, and not enough reward.

PASS.

Against the spread

The MERCURY +8.5 (-105) are fighting to extend their season, as they try to get this best-of-3 series back to Phoenix for a decisive Game 3. The Merc are full of proud veterans, and this is a talented team.

Taurasi is a grizzled veteran who knows what it takes to win in the playoffs, as does Brittney Griner. Cloud is likely to take a step back after catching fire in Game 1, but Kahleah Copper had an off game, and she can easily go off. Don’t discount this team because of its sub-.500 regular-season record.

Minnesota is just 1-3 ATS in the past 4 games at home. It’s not hard to see it failing to cover again, but it’s hard to see it losing outright. The Lynx have just been too good in the 2nd half of the season, while the Merc has been disjointed and erratic.

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Over/Under

OVER 160.5 (-115) might be the best play on the board after Game 1.

These teams combined for 197 points on a total of just 158.5, comfortably cashing high with plenty of time to spare.

We should see a bit of a regression to the mean. However, the Lynx have cashed high in 4 in a row with Collier and Kayla McBride on the floor. That dynamic duo rested in the regular-season finale against Los Angeles with nothing to play for, so we’ll toss that game out.

The Mercury has gone high in 4 of the past 5 games since Sept. 13, and really, Seattle was resting players in the finale which went Under, too, so that game can be discarded, too. These are 2 teams ticking off a lot of Over results, and we should get another in Game 2.

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Phoenix Mercury at Minnesota Lynx Game 1 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Phoenix Mercury at Minnesota Lynx Game 1 odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Phoenix Mercury and the Minnesota Lynx meet Sunday for Game 1 of their 1st-round best-of-3 series. Tip-off from Target Center is 5 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s WNBA odds around the Mercury vs. Lynx odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

Regular-season series: Lynx won 3-1

The Mercury finished 2 games under .500 at 19-21 during the regular season, but that was still good enough for the 7th seed. Phoenix managed a 9-11 record on the road, while going 0-2 straight up (SU) and against the spread (ATS) is 2 meetings with the Lynx in Minneapolis. The Under cashed in each of those meetings in the Twin Cities, too.

Minnesota has dominated this series in recent years, going 8-2 SU and ATS in the past 10 meetings since 2022.

Phoenix wrapped up the regular season with 2 straight wins and covers on the road. That’s the good news. The bad news is that those victories were against non-playoff teams. The Mercury is just 2-13 SU and a dismal 1-13-1 ATS against playoff teams since June 22.

The Lynx fell 68-61 in the regular-season finale against the LA Sparks, but that was also a game where they rested key players, including star Napheesa Collier. Prior to that, Minnesota had won 6 in a row at home.

Mercury at Lynx odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 11:49 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Mercury +390 (bet $100 to win $390) | Lynx -550 (bet $550 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Mercury +9.5 (-105) | Lynx -9.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 158.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Mercury at Lynx picks and predictions

Prediction

Lynx 84, Mercury 71

Moneyline

The Lynx (-550) will cost you more than 5 times your potential return. In other words, you must risk more than $10 for every $2 in profit, which is way too much risk for not enough reward.

Over the long haul, that’s a terrible betting strategy, no matter how likely a victory looks.

PASS.

Against the spread

The LYNX -9.5 (-115) is a solid play at home against the Mercury +9.5 (-105) in Game 1. The fact Minnesota scooped up the No. 2 seed in the playoffs isn’t a mistake. This is a very, very good team. Collier and the offense can pile up the points, especially at home.

In 2 home meetings with the Mercury in the regular season, Minnesota won by an average of 18.5 points per game (PPG), with Collier posting 18.5 PPG and 12.5 RPG in those 2 meetings in the Twin Cities. Collier has 3 double-doubles against Phoenix this season, averaging 17.3 PPG, 11.3 RPG and 3.8 APG in 4 regular-season meetings.

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Over/Under

UNDER 158.5 (-105) is the lean, but go with a half-unit play at most.

The Over-Under split in 4 regular-season meetings between these teams, including 1-1 in each team’s home game. However, Minnesota has cashed low in 5 of the past 6 home games, while going 6-3 in the past 9 outings to finish up the regular season.

For the Merc, the Over was 3-1 to close out the season, while the Over-Under went 3-3-1 in the final 7 on the road, so there isn’t a lot to glean there.

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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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Atlanta Dream at Phoenix Mercury odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Atlanta Dream at Phoenix Mercury odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Atlanta Dream (11-21) and Phoenix Mercury (16-17) meet Tuesday at Footprint Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Dream vs. Mercury odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Mercury lead 2-1

The Dream and Mercury split a back-to-back in Atlanta Aug. 21-23. Atlanta won 72-63 as a 3-point underdog as the Under (165.5) cashed, while Phoenix picked up an 82-80 win as a 2-point favorite to push at most shops in the rematch. Oddly enough, the total (162) was also a push, too.

Atlanta picked up an 80-62 win in Los Angeles on Sunday, cashing as a 4.5-point favorite as the Under (164) cashed. That halted a 4-game skid, while the Dream are 2-2-1 against the spread (ATS) in the past 5 outings, and 11-4-2 ATS in the past 17 outings. The Under is on a 5-1-1 run in the past 7 games.

For Phoenix, it is still smarting from a 97-79 loss at home to the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, failing to cover as a 5.5-point underdog. In fact, the only win for the Mercury in the past 5 games came in Atlanta on Aug. 23. The Merc are 0-4-1 ATS in the past 5 outings, too.

Dream at Mercury odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 7:07 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Dream +114 (bet $100 to win $114) | Mercury -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
Against the spread: Dream +2 (-110) | Mercury -2 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 160.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Dream at Mercury picks and predictions

Prediction

Dream 79, Mercury 77

Moneyline

Back ATLANTA (+114) as slight underdogs, as it has played Phoenix tough, posting a plus-4 point differential in 3 previous meetings.

Yes, the Dream had a 4-game skid prior to the win in L.A., but it has been competitive in most games, with very few blowouts since emerging from the Olympic break.

The same cannot be said for Phoenix (-140), who have not just lost 3 in a row, but all 3 setbacks have been by 13 or more points, or a losing average margin of 15.7 points per game (PPG).

Against the spread

If you just don’t trust ATLANTA +2 (-110) to win outright, take the little bit of points. However, there isn’t a lot of wiggle room here. Unless you feel strongly that Phoenix -2 (-110) will win, but only by 1 or 2 points, take the Dream here. If not, just bet Atlanta straight up.

Over/Under

UNDER 160.5 (-110) is a solid play. The total officially went low at a 1-0-1 pace in the 2 meetings in Atlanta Aug. 21-23, although the Over (170.5) did cash in the first meeting in the Valley of the Sun on May 18, an 88-85 win by the Mercury in the 2nd game of the season.

The Under is on a 5-1-1 run for the Dream, while going 9-3-1 in the past 13 outings.

For the Mercury, while the Over has cashed in the past 2 outings, the Under has a slight 4-3-1 edge in the past 8 contests.

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Las Vegas Aces at Phoenix Mercury odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Las Vegas Aces at Phoenix Mercury odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Las Vegas Aces (19-12) and Phoenix Mercury (16-16) meet Sunday at Footprint Center in Phoenix. Tip-off is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Aces vs. Mercury odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Aces lead 2-1

The Aces rebounded from a 93-90 loss in Dallas to upend the visiting Atlanta Dream 83-72 on Friday as a 10.5-point favorite. The cover snapped an 0-9 against the spread (ATS) skid. The Under (164.5) cashed Friday, and the total has gone low at a 8-3 run across the past 11 outings.

The Mercury have dropped back-to-back games while going 0-3-1 ATS in the past 4 outings, while the Under is 3-1-1 in the previous 5 contests.

Phoenix suffered a 103-99 loss at home on June 13 in the most recent meeting, but the Mercury did hang on for a cover as a 6-point underdog as the Over (170.5) easily connected. Phoenix is 3-0 ATS in the 3 meetings with Las Vegas this season.

Aces at Mercury odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:41 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Aces -205 (bet $205 to win $100) | Mercury +164 (bet $100 to win $164)
Against the spread: Aces -4.5 (-106) | Mercury +4.5 (-114)
Over/Under (O/U): 169 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Aces at Mercury picks and predictions

Prediction

Mercury 85, Aces 81

Moneyline

Playing PHOENIX (+164) as moderate underdogs is a strong play. The Mercury have played the Aces (-205) tough all season. The way Las Vegas has been playing lately, there is no way you can trust it laying more than 2 times your potential return.

Against the spread

If you’re a little less adventurous, play PHOENIX +4.5 (-114) catching the points. It gives you a little leg room in the event of a Las Vegas -4.5 (-106) win by 4 or fewer points.

After all, the Aces are still just 1-9 ATS in the past 10 games, despite Friday’s cover against Atlanta. And Las Vegas is 0-3 ATS in 3 tries against Phoenix this season.

Over/Under

UNDER 169 (-110) is the lean, but go with a half-unit play here.

The Under is 3-1 in the past 4 games for the Aces, while going 8-3 across the previous 11 outings.

For the Mercury, the Under has hit at a 3-1-1 clip in the past 5 outings, while cashing at a 5-2 pace in the past 7 contests at Footprint Center.

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Phoenix Mercury at Atlanta Dream odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Phoenix Mercury at Atlanta Dream odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Phoenix Mercury (15-13) and Atlanta Dream (9-17) meet Wednesday at Gateway Center Arena in College Park, Ga., in the front end of a back-to-back set. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Mercury vs. Dream odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Mercury lead 1-0

The Mercury picked up an 88-85 win in the 1st meeting in Arizona on May 18 as a 2.5-point underdog as the Over (170.5) cashed.

Phoenix has won 3 of its past 4 outings since July 16, while also going 3-1 against the spread (ATS), to inch back over .500. The Over is on a 5-2 run in the past 7 outings, too.

The Dream have won back-to-back games, both against winning teams, while cashing at a 4-0-1 ATS in the past 5 outings. Atlanta posted an 82-70 win as an 8-point underdog last time out against the visiting Connecticut Sun on Sunday, while topping the Seattle Storm 83-81 on Friday.

The Dream has a 4-3 SU edge in the past 7 meetings since May 29, 2022, while the Dream is 6-2 ATS in the past 8 meetings. The Under also holds a 6-3 edge in the past 9 in the series.

Mercury at Dream odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:16 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Mercury -132 (bet $132 to win $100) | Dream +108 (bet $100 to win $108)
Against the spread: Mercury -2 (-112) | Dream +2 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 165.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Mercury at Dream picks and predictions

Prediction

Dream 82, Mercury 78

Moneyline

ATLANTA (+108) is a solid play as short ‘dogs at home. The Dream have managed just 9 victories this season, but they’ve won 2 in a row since coming out of the Olympic break. The Dream is aiming for its 1st win streak of 3 or more games since rattling off 7 straight victories from June 30-July 18, 2023.

Phoenix (-132) hammered the Chicago Sky at home last time out, winning by 18 points, but the Mercury is just 2-3 SU/ATS in the past 5 games on the road.

Against the spread

Atlanta +2 (-108) makes little sense instead of the moneyline, unless, of course, you feel that Phoenix -2 (-112) is going to win this game, but only by a single point.

If you like the Dream, just play them straight up on the moneyline for a much better value.

PASS.

Over/Under

UNDER 165.5 (-108) is the way to go in the front end of this back-to-back set in the Atlanta.

The Under has connected in 5 of the past 7 games for the Dream, including 2 of the past 3 outings on their home court.

For the Mercury, the Under is 2-1 in 3 games since emerging from the Olympic break. The Under is 6-3 in the past 9 meetings in this series, too.

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Chicago Sky at Phoenix Mercury odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Chicago Sky (11-15) and Phoenix Mercury (14-13) meet at Footprint Center Sunday. Tip-off is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Sky vs. Mercury odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Mercury lead 1-0

These teams just met Thursday in the 1st game back from the Olympic break, with Phoenix posting an 85-65 win at Wintrust Arena in Chicago as a 5.5-point favorite as the Under (163) cashed.

Mercury G Kahleah Copper, playing in her 1st game back in Chicago since being traded, rolled up a game-high 29 points on 12-of-29 shooting with 3 triples. C Brittney Griner added 23 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists, 5 blocked shots and 2 steals on 10-of-12 shooting.

The Sky rebounded from that sound beating, picking up a 90-86 win at Los Angeles on Friday night as a 2.5-point favorite as the Over (160.5) cashed. Despite the cover, Chicago is still just 5-7 against the spread (ATS) in the past 12 games. The Over and Under have alternated in the past 6 outings.

Sky rookie F Angel Reese had 14 points and 11 rebounds in 34 minutes in L.A., and she went for 11 points with 15 boards in the 1st battle with Phoenix on Thursday.

Sky at Mercury odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:12 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Sky +270 (bet $100 to win $270) | Mercury -355 (bet $355 to win $100)
Against the spread: Sky +7.5 (-112) | Mercury -7.5 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 166.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Sky at Mercury picks and predictions

Prediction

Mercury 87, Sky 76

Moneyline

In this rematch from Thursday, Phoenix (-355) is likely to get the win again. However, you cannot risk more than 3 times your potential return. That’s way too much risk for not nearly enough reward, even if you were to fold this pick into a multi-leg parlay.

PASS, and focus on the spread instead.

Against the spread

PHOENIX -7.5 (-108) is a strong play at home. The Mercury just routed Chicago +7.5 (-112) by 20 points at Wintrust Arena on Thursday. There is no reason to believe the Sky will suddenly turn things around, especially in the Valley of the Sun.

Chicago pushed around Los Angeles last time out, but that’s because the Sparks are missing rookie Cameron Brink, and they’re a bit undersized. The Mercury certainly have the size in the middle, as well as a balanced attack with solid perimeter shooting.

Over/Under

UNDER 166.5 (-110) is a strong play in this rematch in the desert.

The Under (163) easily cashed in their game on Thursday, with 150 combined points. The Sky defense has been leaky lately, allowing 81 or more points in 5 straight outings, and 7 of the previous 8 contests.

For Phoenix, the Over has cashed in 5 of the past 6 games, but that lone Under was against the Sky.

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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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Phoenix Mercury at Connecticut Sun odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Phoenix Mercury (12-11) visit the Connecticut Sun (17-5) on Sunday afternoon. Tip from Mohegan Sun Arena is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (ABC). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Mercury vs. Sun odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Sun lead 2-0

Phoenix had a 3-game winning streak snapped Friday with a 95-86 loss against the Indiana Fever while failing to cover as a 2-point road underdog. G Kahleah Copper scored a game-high 36 points to lead 4 Phoenix players scoring in double figures. The team shot 41.4% from the field in the loss.

The Sun’s 3-game winning streak ended with a 71-68 loss against the New York Liberty on Wednesday while failing to cover as 2.5-point home underdogs. F DeWanna Bonner‘s game-high 22 points led 3 Sun players scoring in double figures. Connecticut shot 35.8% from the field in the loss.

Mercury at Sun odds

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Moneyline (ML): Mercury +375 (bet $100 to win $375) | Sun -500 (bet $500 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Mercury +9.5 (-105) | Sun -9.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 155.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Mercury at Sun picks and predictions

Prediction

Sun 77, Mercury 70

Moneyline

PASS.

There is no value on the Sun (-500), who are 8-1 at home, to beat the Mercury (+375), who are 2-6 on the road.

Against the spread

LEAN MERCURY +9.5 (-105).

The Mercury are 10-6 ATS while the Sun are 7-10 ATS. Phoenix has covered the spread in 3 of its last 5 games and in 6 of its last 10, including 2 of its last 3 on the road. Connecticut has failed to cover in 7 of its last 10 games, including back-to-back home games.

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Over/Under

BET UNDER 155.5 (-110).

The Mercury have hit the Under in 6 of their last 10 games while the Sun have hit the Under in 8 of their last 10. Connecticut has hit the Under in each of its last 4 games and 3 of its last 4 at home, while scoring 78 or fewer points in 5 of its last 7.

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Phoenix Mercury at Indiana Fever odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Phoenix Mercury at Indiana Fever odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Phoenix Mercury (12-10) and Indiana Fever (9-14) meet Friday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ION). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Mercury vs. Fever odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Fever lead 1-0

The Mercury have won 3 in a row after a 100-84 demolition of the Dallas Wings as 7.5-point home favorites Wednesday with the Over (172.5) cashing. G Kahleah Copper led the way with a game-high 32 points with 5 rebounds and 4 assists with G Diana Taurasi out — she’ll also miss Friday’s game due to injury. C Brittney Griner had a solid performance in the win, finishing with 23 points, 4 boards, 4 assists, 3 steals and 2 blocks — she was 9-for-15 from the field, including 2-for-2 behind the 3-point line.

The Fever have alternated wins and losses over the last 5 games with the latest being an 89-84 loss as 7-point home favorites vs. the Washington Mystics Wednesday. G Caitlin Clark had 29 points, 13 dimes, 5 boards and 3 blocks while going 5-for-9 from distance — she hit 10 of 11 free throws, too.

Mercury at Fever odds

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Moneyline (ML): Mercury -130 (bet $100 to win $130) | Fever +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
Against the spread: Mercury -1.5 (-115) | Fever +1.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 173.5 (O: -120 | U: -110)

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Mercury at Fever picks and predictions

Prediction

Fever 86, Mercury 83

Moneyline

The Fever stunned the Mercury — with Taurasi in the lineup — 88-82 at Phoenix June 30. Indiana was an 8-point underdog. Clark had just 15 points on a 4-for-14 performance, including 2-for-10 from 3-point range, but she had 12 assists and 9 rebounds.

I think they dropped their most recent game to the 6-17 Mystics because they were looking ahead to this one. Phoenix being without Taurasi will hurt and open some things up for Clark.

BET INDIANA (+105).

Against the spread

When the Fever lose, they usually don’t cover. They’ve only done so once in their last 5 defeats. So PASS on that.

However, MGM has a Lion’s Boost of CAITLIN CLARK 3+ THREE-POINTERS AND FEVER ML (+240). Add the 33% Any Sport Boost token to make that a whopping +319 where a $100 bet profits $319!

Clark has 3+ 3-pointers in her last 2 games and 5 of her last 7.

Over/Under

The Under 175 hit in the 1st head-to-head matchup, and Phoenix is without Taurasi. The Under is 5-2 for Phoenix in its last 7. The Under is 4-1 in Indiana’s last 5.

Take the UNDER 173.5 (-110).

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