Phoenix Mercury
Basketball WNBA Wintrust Arena Sun 3 Aug 18:00
Chicago Sky
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WNBA Betting Preview: Mercury vs Sky

The Phoenix Mercury battle the Chicago Sky in this WNBA matchup at Wintrust Arena, with tip-off scheduled for 18:00 on Sunday, August 3. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds and H2H stats.

Find Out Our Best Bet on the Spread

We’d be surprised if the Mercury don’t exceed a -13.5 spread against the Sky. That is why the wager has to be the favorites to cover the line at -108.

Mercury 107-86 Winners in Previous H2H

Phoenix Mercury lost on the road in their previous game. Atlanta Dream won 95-72 at Gateway Center Arena.

Chicago Sky lost when they last took to the court. At Wintrust Arena, they were turned over 73-66 at home to Golden State Valkyries.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was the Mercury who came out on top when they last played the Sky. At Wintrust Arena, a 107-86 win was recorded. The Mercury have five straight wins against the Sky. They have won 6 of the 10 previous head-to-head meetings.

WNBA W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Mercury 27 17 3643 3525 118 15-7 12-10 3L
12  Sky 10 34 3335 3777 -442 6-16 4-18 4L
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Phoenix Mercury vs Chicago Sky Prediction & Picks

Mercury can finish well clear in this WNBA matchup and that means we’re going for the favorites against the spread. There is -108 on offer that they are able to cover the -13.5 betting line.

The WNBA handicappers at Sportsgambler.com stay on top of injuries and team form that could impact the outcome. We also leave no stone unturned when analyzing the latest stats to support every prediction.

Key Mercury vs Sky stats:

  • The +13.5 line hasn’t been covered by Sky in 4 of their last 5 games.

Mercury -13.5 Probability

The top betting sites are estimating that there is a 51.8% likelihood of this pick winning. After careful examination, our cappers have this probability close to 60%. This WNBA bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Best Bet

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Kahleah Copper Over 15.5 Points -100 BetMGM logo

Kahleah Copper (Mercury) can be backed to register Over 15.5 points at -100. We’ll place a bet that she is able to cover an appealing total for this Player Points wager.


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Rachel Banham (Sky) can be wagered to register Under 13.5 points at -133. This gives us confidence that she might not cover the line and you can bet on Player Points.

Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Mercury -13.5
Totals Under 165.5
Player Points Kahleah Copper Over 15.5

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Mercury -13.5 on the spread, combined with Under 165.5 and Kahleah Copper (Mercury) to score Over 15.5 points.

A same game parlay is a single event wager where you make predictions that are going to happen in a particular basketball game. Should a bettor get these selections correct, then they can achieve a good return from a small stake.

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Correct Score Prediction

Mercury Mercury logo 89 - 72 Sky logo Sky

Should you wish to go for a speculative wager, try the Mercury to win 89-72 on the correct score lines. This should be a fun bet which could potentially yield a big return.

Phoenix Mercury vs Chicago Sky Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Mercury Big Favorites According to Latest Odds

The favorites are 88% likely to win according to the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds, with Phoenix Mercury priced at -769 to triumph in this WNBA game. For those wanting to back Chicago Sky, you will find +490 about the underdogs.

The current spread is 12.5 and the total points line is 164. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on the Totals. Those who wager Under 164 can get -110.

You can find a wide range of team props and game lines for every women's hoops matchup, with the top basketball sportsbooks creating lots of different options. Check out the pre-game and in-game selections before placing your bets.

Betting Lines & Odds

Kahleah Copper Favorite to Score the Most Points

Kahleah Copper is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can get -108 that she scores Over 16.5 points or -120 that she goes Under.

Player Points
Kahleah Copper (Mercury)
Over 16.5
-108
Under 16.5
-120
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Alyssa Thomas (Mercury)
Over 16.5
+110
Under 16.5
-143
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Satou Sabally (Mercury)
Over 15.5
-102
Under 15.5
-127
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Kamilla Cardoso (Sky)
Over 13.5
-130
Under 13.5
-100
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Player Assists
Alyssa Thomas (Mercury)
Over 9.5
+110
Under 9.5
-143
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Monique Akoa Makani (Mercury)
Over 3.5
+134
Under 3.5
-175
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Player Rebounds
Kamilla Cardoso (Sky)
Over 10.5
-103
Under 10.5
-125
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Alyssa Thomas (Mercury)
Over 9.5
+110
Under 9.5
-143
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Satou Sabally (Mercury)
Over 5.5
-127
Under 5.5
-102
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Elizabeth Williams (Sky)
Over 5.5
-143
Under 5.5
+110
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Micro Betting

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Phoenix Mercury logo Phoenix Mercury Stats
Chicago Sky logo Chicago Sky Stats
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 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 34 10 3787 3373 414 20-2 14-8 1W
Aces 30 14 3680 3552 128 17-5 13-9 16W
Dream 30 14 3712 3378 334 16-6 14-8 6W
Mercury 27 17 3643 3525 118 15-7 12-10 3L
Liberty 27 17 3713 3534 179 17-5 10-12 3W
Fever 24 20 3734 3586 148 13-9 11-11 3W
Storm 23 21 3614 3524 90 10-12 13-9 1W
Valkyries 23 21 3420 3359 61 14-8 9-13 3L
Sparks 21 23 3769 3882 -113 9-13 12-10 1L
10  Mystics 16 28 3394 3589 -195 10-12 6-16 10L
11  Sun 11 33 3337 3782 -445 7-15 4-18 2L
12  Sky 10 34 3335 3777 -442 6-16 4-18 4L
13  Wings 10 34 3594 3871 -277 6-16 4-18 1W