One of five WNBA games today will take place in Arlington, as the Dallas Wings host the Phoenix Mercury for the second straight game. Dallas won the first of those matchups, and will look for a two-game sweep of Phoenix, while the Mercury will look to avenge Wednesday’s result between these teams.
In this Mercury vs Wings betting analysis, we break down this contest and make our WNBA picks for the game.
Mercury vs. Wings Information
Phoenix Mercury vs Dallas Wings
Location of the game: College Park Center, Arlington, TX.
Date & Time: Friday, June 9. 8:00 PM ET.
How to watch: ION Television
Recent Scores
Looking at the recent WNBA scores for both teams, it is clear that the Wings have been the better team this season. Dallas is 4-3 for the year, and they snapped a two-game losing streak to the Connecticut Sun and Washington Mystics with their 84-79 win over the Mercury on Wednesday.
Phoenix, meanwhile, is 1-4 on the season. They have lost two games in a row, falling to Dallas on Wednesday and in overtime against the LA Sparks last Friday night. Their lone win of the season came on May 25, as they beat the Minnesota Lynx 90-81.
Phoenix Mercury vs. Dallas Wings Betting Analysis
Going into Friday night, the Wings are a four-point favorite against the Mercury. The total for the game is set at 168.5 points, which is the highest point total in the WNBA on Friday’s five-game schedule.
Phoenix Mercury: Struggling to close games
Looking at this year’s WNBA standings, the Phoenix Mercury are tied for the fewest wins in the league with just one win to their name so far. That win came over another team that is in the discussion to be the worst team in the league in the Minnesota Lynx.
Phoenix has been competitive in plenty of games so far this season. But they have failed to close out fourth quarters against the Chicago Sky, LA Sparks, and Dallas Wings in winnable games this season.
Dallas Wings: In need of some consistency
At times, the Dallas Wings have looked like one of the best WNBA teams. But they have also looked like a mediocre club at times, as they have lacked the necessary consistency to be in the upper echelon of the league thus far.
Transition defense has been especially inconsistent for the Wings, who let the Mercury get a ton of fast break points in their matchup on Wednesday. That has to change in this game if the Wings are going to come away with a win.
Key Injuries
When betting on WNBA basketball, being aware of the injury report is so important. This contest is no exception, as the Wings are dealing with several key player absences going into Friday night. Teaira McCowan and Diamond DeShields are both out, while Crystal Dangerfield could also miss this contest.
On the Phoenix side, Moriah Jefferson is questionable for this contest with an ankle injury. The Mercury will also be without Skylar Diggins-Smith due to maternity leave.
Mercury vs Wings Betting Preview
From a betting perspective, the Mercury and Wings have both struggled to cover the spread this season. Dallas is 4-3 straight up on the year, but just 2-4-1 against the spread. Phoenix, meanwhile, is 1-4 straight up and 2-3 against the spread.
Both teams have seen the majority of their games go over the total in 2023. The Mercury have gone 3-2 to the over on the season, while the Wings have gone 4-3 to the over in their seven games on the year.
Phoenix Mercury vs. Dallas Wings Betting Prediction
- Our Mercury vs Wings betting pick for Friday night is for the Wings to cover the spread as a four-point favorite.
Arike Ogunbowale had a bad shooting night on Wednesday, with the Wings still able to win and cover in that contest. She will be better in this game, and the Wings will cover as a result.
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