On Thursday, August 28, the Phoenix Mercury (23-14) will host the Chicago Sky (9-28) in a WNBA regular-season match-up.
The Mercury comes into the game after an emphatic 92-84 win as Satou Sabally led with 19 points.
Phoenix has won four out of its five games and is precariously holding on to fourth place.
The Sky comes into this game after a 74-79 loss against the Las Vegas Aces despite a 30-point explosion by Ariel Atkins.
The Sky has lost seven of their last eight games and has slipped to 12th place.
Can the Mercury book another blowout win against the reeling Sky? Go through the predictions related to player props, total, and spread here.
Chicago Sky
The Sky has been among the bottom three teams throughout the season. Chicago plays with incredible energy with Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso, but commits way too many unforced errors.
A crucial offseason is coming. Here are some facts about them:
Sky Expected Starting Lineup
SG: Ariel Atkins | SG: Rachel Banham | SF: Michael Onyenwere | PF/C: Angel Reese | C: Kamilla Cardoso
Key bench players: C: Elizabeth Williams, SG: Kia Nurse.
Injuries/Updates: Courtney Vandersloot is OUT for the season
Phoenix Mercury
The Mercury has a great two-way balance, but is prone to some weak offensive nights. Alyssa Thomas may run away with the MVP at this point and will be serious about her maiden title chances.
Here are some stats about them:
Mercury Expected Starting Lineup
PG: Monique Akoa Makani | SG: Kahleah Copper | SF/PF: Alyssa Thomas | PF: Natasha Mack | PF/C: Satou Sabally
Key bench players: SF: Kathryn Westbeld, SF: DeWanna Bonner, SF: Sami Whitcomb
Injuries/Updates: All fit and fine thus far.
The Sky is one of the worst offensive teams in the league. They often struggle to get past 80, and the flurry of turnovers can limit their horizons.
Defensively, they are also among the worst, regularly conceding 90+.
On the other hand, Phoenix is prone to cold nights but has stamped 85 or more regularly these days. They are a defensive-oriented squad, but have traded some of their offense by compromising on defense.
Overall, we can see “Over” here.
Total: Over 163.5 for -105 at BetMGM
Here is an overview of my selections
| Picks | BetMGM Odds |
| Total O 163.5 | -105 |
| Spread- Sky +12.5 | -110 |
| Angel Reese O 11.5 Rebounds | TBD |
| Money Line- Mercury | -900 |
Alyssa Thomas O 9.5 Rebounds: Alyssa Thomas is the best triple-double athlete in W’s history. She has gathered 10+ rebounds for three straight games. I see her repeating it again.
Angel Reese O 11.5 Rebounds: Reese is already the best rebounder in the W and has stacked 12.4 RPG this season.
She logged17 rebounds in the last match, and I see her coming up with another 11+ rebounds performance.
Kahleah Copper O 14.5 Points: Copper is having another fantastic season. The 2021 Finals MVP is averaging 15.4 PPG and has put up 15 or more in four of the last six games.
I see her scoring at least 15 here.
Main pick: Angel Reese O 11.5 Rebounds at BetMGM
The Mercury has their eyes set on a high finish to book the home court advantage. The Mercury has a loaded squad with a lot of experience.
Meanwhile, the Sky has been struggling throughout the season. They play with gusto but need to increase their control of the ball.
Any adjustment for Sky is cosmetic at this point and more like a stepping stone to the next season. Still, I see Chicago covering the spread here.
Spread/Money Line Pick: Spread: Sky +12.5 for -110 at BetMGM
Photo Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images
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