Phoenix Mercury vs Chicago Sky Odds, Picks and Predictions

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The WNBA schedule is back in action following a break for the Olympics. The Phoenix Mercury stars, fresh off their Olympic gold medals in Paris, will face off against the Chicago Sky on Thursday night.

The Mercury vs Sky WNBA game odds have the Mercury favored to win on the road against the Sky. With a point spread of -3. The Mercury’s odds to win outright are -176, while the Sky are underdog at +142. The total points for the game is set at 166.

WNBA . Thursday, August 16th, 2024, 8:00 PM EDT | Wintrust Arena Chicago, IL

Mercury 13-12

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Sky 10-14

Pick Mercury -176

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Mercury vs Sky Odds Breakdown

• The Chicago Sky currently holds the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 10-14 record. They are led offensively by Chennedy Carter, who averages 17.2 points per game. Rookie Angel Reese dominates the boards with an average of 11.9 rebounds per game, ranking second in the league. Lindsay Allen is the team’s primary playmaker, dishing out 3.3 assists per game.
• The Phoenix Mercury are the fourth seed in the Western Conference and the sixth overall seed. They have a 13-12 record. Kahleah Copper is the team’s leading scorer with an impressive average of 23.3 points per game, one of the WNBA stats leaders. Brittney Griner contributes 18.3 points per game and leads the team in rebounding with 6.4 boards. Natasha Cloud is the team’s floor general, averaging 7.2 assists and 1.7 steals per game.

Mercury vs Sky Odds

Spread:Moneyline:Total:

-3-110–O:164.5-110

+3-110–U:164.5-110

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Spread:Moneyline:Total:

-3-110-150O:164.5-110

+3-110+130U:164.5-110

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Spread:Moneyline:Total:

-3-110–O:164.5-110

+3-110–U:164.5-110

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Spread:Moneyline:Total:

-3-110-150O:164.5-110

+3-110+130U:164.5-110

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Given that the Sky and Mercury haven’t faced off this season and have undergone significant roster changes, relying on last year’s 2-1 series record between them is unreliable.

Analyzing recent performance trends, the Chicago Sky have struggled to cover the spread, going 5-10 in their last 15 games. Their offensive output has been inconsistent, with over the total occurring in 10 of their past 15 games. While their home record is poor, with a 1-4  against the spread(ATS) mark in their last five, their recent home WNBA games have trended under the total points.

On the other hand, the Phoenix Mercury have shown more consistency. They’ve covered the spread in four of their last six games and have been an over team, exceeding the total points in five of their last six contests. Their road performance has also been favorable per over/under trends.

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Sky Struggle Lately

The Sky’s recent form has been inconsistent. They struggled towards the break, losing three of their last five games before the Olympic break. Although they excel at offensive rebounding, their three-point shooting is a weakness, ranking last in attempts and 10th in accuracy.
The Sky enter the matchup on a high note after a significant victory over the Las Vegas Aces. However, they had suffered two consecutive losses to the New York Liberty.

Mercury Trending Up

The Phoenix Mercury enter the game riding a wave of momentum from their recent performance. Kahleah Copper, a key contributor to Team USA’s gold medal victory, has been a standout performer for Phoenix throughout the season. Her clutch free throws in the championship game showcased her ability to deliver in high-pressure situations.

Joining Copper on the Olympic roster were Mercury teammates Brittney Griner and Diana Taurasi. While Taurasi didn’t participate in the gold medal game, she achieved a historic milestone by earning her sixth Olympic gold medal. Despite her age, Taurasi remains a significant contributor to the Mercury’s success, averaging 16.1 points per game before the Olympic break.
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Closure for the Pick Analysis

The Mercury vs Sky WNBA game odds favor the Mercury, and we like them to win and cover against the Sky for our WNBA game predictions.