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WNBA Betting Preview: Connecticut Sun vs Phoenix Mercury

The Connecticut Sun face the Phoenix Mercury, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Sunday, July 19.

Will the Scoreboard Tick Over?

We’re heading to the totals after finding that the line is set at a generous 164.5 points. Expect the Sun and the Mercury to surpass this number at -110.

Sun Have Won 7 of Previous 10 H2H Matchups

Phoenix Mercury and Connecticut Sun met two nights ago, with Sun claiming a 96-83 win. The past 10 H2H games have seen the Sun land seven wins.

WNBA W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
13  Mercury 8 18 2165 2278 -113 3-9 5-9 5L
14  Sun 7 18 2009 2156 -147 4-10 3-8 2W
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Connecticut Sun vs Phoenix Mercury Prediction & Picks

We’ve broken down Connecticut Sun vs Phoenix Mercury from every angle, offering our expert match prediction, expected final score, best player prop recommendations and a well-constructed bet builder.

Game Prediction

The teams are certainly capable of exceeding the set points total line which leads us to predict Over 164.5 as a value pick at -110 for this WNBA contest.

We closely track recent form and look for patterns that may impact the outcome. The same goes for injuries to key players. When combined with the most relevant WNBA stats, this gives us a strong foundation for accurate basketball predictions.

Key Sun vs Mercury stats:

  • The 164.5 line has been covered in the last 5 Sun games on the road.
  • The 164.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Sun games.
  • The 164.5 line has been covered in 13 of the last 20 Sun games.
  • The 164.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Mercury games at home.
  • The 164.5 line has been covered in 13 of the last 20 Mercury games at home.
  • The 164.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Mercury games.
  • The 164.5 line has been covered in the last 2 games between these teams.

Over 164.5 Probability

The best sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 52.4% likelihood of this pick winning. Our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. This WNBA bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction
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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Monique Akoa Makani Over 2.5 Assists -164 BetMGM logo

Monique Akoa Makani (Mercury) can be backed to have Over 2.5 assists at -164. We can place a Player Assists bet with confidence, with our pick expected to cover the total.

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Alyssa Thomas Over 13.5 Points -123 BetMGM logo

Alyssa Thomas (Mercury) can be wagered to rack up Over 13.5 points at -123. We think this is the pick of the prop bets that are on offer when it comes to backing her on Player Points.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 164.5
Spread Sun +4.5
Player Assists Monique Akoa Makani Over 2.5

Take a same game parlay that incorporates Over 164.5 followed by Sun to cover the +4.5 spread. Add in Monique Akoa Makani (Mercury) to get Over 2.5 assists.

A same game parlay allows basketball bettors to place a multiple wager on the same game. You can go through the available betting lines and choose the outcomes that you think will happen. The odds for each selection are then combined together.

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Correct Score Prediction

Sun Sun logo 84 - 86 Mercury logo Mercury

A close game could be on the cards. We’ll wager the Mercury to secure a 86-84 win at massive odds and this correct score pick should hopefully be a fun one.

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Connecticut Sun vs Phoenix Mercury Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Mercury Favorites to Win According to the Books

Phoenix Mercury are -161 favorites and that means a 62% chance of winning this WNBA game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. Connecticut Sun are the underdogs at +130 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The current spread is 3.5 and the total points line is 165.5. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. If you want to wager Over 165.5, there are odds of -112.

The good news is that you can access a wide range of team props and game lines for most matchups. The best basketball sportsbooks offer a great selection of pre-game and in-game wagering options.

Betting Lines & Odds
Kahleah Copper Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

Kahleah Copper is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can back -125 that she gets Over 20.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -103.

Player Points
Kahleah Copper (Mercury)
Over 20.5
-125
Under 20.5
-103
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Alyssa Thomas (Mercury)
Over 14.5
-101
Under 14.5
-128
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Brittney Griner (Sun)
Over 12.5
-128
Under 12.5
-101
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Player Assists
Alyssa Thomas (Mercury)
Over 8.5
+115
Under 8.5
-149
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Brittney Griner (Sun)
Over 3.5
+132
Under 3.5
-172
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Monique Akoa Makani (Mercury)
Over 3.5
+118
Under 3.5
-154
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Player Rebounds
Alyssa Thomas (Mercury)
Over 7.5
+118
Under 7.5
-154
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Olivia Nelson-Ododa (Sun)
Over 6.5
+106
Under 6.5
-137
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Natasha Mack (Mercury)
Over 6.5
-108
Under 6.5
-120
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Brittney Griner (Sun)
Over 5.5
-137
Under 5.5
+106
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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Connecticut Sun logo Connecticut Sun Stats
Phoenix Mercury logo Phoenix Mercury Stats
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
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Total Points
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WNBA Table Select Season

Team W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Lynx 20 6 2371 2141 230 10-4 10-2 5W
Valkyries 19 7 2129 1972 157 11-3 8-4 9W
Aces 17 7 2158 2062 96 7-5 10-2 1L
Wings 16 8 2147 2049 98 7-3 9-5 5W
Fever 16 10 2455 2331 124 10-5 6-5 2W
Dream 15 10 2230 2126 104 8-4 7-6 2W
Liberty 13 12 2196 2135 61 7-5 6-7 4L
Mystics 12 12 1910 1980 -70 5-6 7-6 2L
Fire 11 15 2207 2345 -138 6-6 5-9 1L
10  Sparks 10 14 2131 2251 -120 5-7 5-7 3L
11  Tempo 10 15 2218 2307 -89 6-9 4-6 2L
12  Sky 9 16 2178 2235 -57 5-7 4-9 2W
13  Mercury 8 18 2165 2278 -113 3-9 5-9 5L
14  Sun 7 18 2009 2156 -147 4-10 3-8 2W
15  Storm 6 21 2197 2333 -136 4-8 2-13 4L

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