The Washington Mystics would like to climb the ladder in the WNBA standings before the playoffs start. The Mystics have the spot above them in the standings within reach. Washington also has to worry about the Los Angeles Sparks behind them as well.
Anyone looking at Mystics vs Mercury odds will see that despite Washington’s injury issues, the Mystics have been much more consistent than the Mercury.
In a season that started with a feud with star Skylar Diggins-Smith, who didn’t play at all this season after having an injury, the Mercury had a nightmarish season. The Mercury fired its coach by the halfway point and saw Diana Taurasi and Brittney Griner spend a lot of time on the Phoenix Mercury injury report.
The Mercury will be playing for nothing but pride, while Washington still has things on the line.
Washington Mystics vs. Phoenix Mercury Odds
- Moneyline: The Mystics are -265 on the moneyline, while the Mercury are +215.
- Spread: WNBA odds show that Washington is a six-point road favorite.
Washington Mystics vs. Phoenix Mercury Information
Washington Mystics vs Phoenix Mercury
Location of the game: Footprint Center, Phoenix.
Date & Time: Tuesday, September 5, 2023.
How to Watch: WNBA League Pass
Washington Mystics vs. Phoenix Mercury Betting Preview
Mystics Need a Jump Start for Offense
The Washington Mystics schedule shows that their offense has been stuck in neutral. The Mystics have only scored more than 80 points in one of their last five games. Washington has lost two straight games.
Anyone looking at Mystics vs Mercury odds saw Washington only shot 23 percent from the 3-point line against Los Angeles in its last game. The Mystics are still playing without Shakira Austin and Ariel Atkins. Washington hopes both will be able to go by the time the playoffs start.
The Washington Mystics have been able to work star forward Elena Delle Donne back into the lineup, but she isn’t her usual self. Delle Donne only scored eight points against Los Angeles and has only cracked 20 points once since she returned.
Twenty-three of Washington’s 37 games have gone under the total. The Mystics are 16-20-1 against the spread.
Phoenix Has Fallen Apart
The Mercury have seen the last few weeks of the season treat them pretty rough. For a team that hasn’t missed the playoffs in a decade, this was a brutal stretch for the team and their long-time veteran players. Taurasi has been out with a foot injury since an Aug. 20 loss to Indiana.
People looking at Mystics vs Mercury odds show that Phoenix may be without Sophie Cunningham, who is questionable with a jaw injury. Griner has still been helping carry the load for Phoenix. Griner has scored 15 or more points in the past four games. In Phoenix’s last game against Minnesota, Griner was able to post a double-double.
Twenty of Phoenix’s 37 have gone under the total. The Mercury are 14-23 against the spread.
Washington Mystics vs. Phoenix Mercury Betting Picks
This game will likely stay under the total. Neither team has looked particularly impressive on the offensive end of the floor as injuries have stacked up and made life difficult for both sides.
Washington will try to push the pace and run at times, but don’t have the firepower right now to play the style they would like.
The Mystics need this game. Washington hasn’t looked great on the first two games of this road trip. The Mystics, though, are healthier than Phoenix. Knowing that there will be two difficult games following this one for Washington, the Mystics won’t want to let the Mercury off the hook.
- Phoenix will keep it close early, but the Mystics will do just enough to cover the spread
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