Washington Mystics vs Phoenix Mercury Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds | WNBA, 05 Sep 2024

Will Mystics Stay Within Touching Distance?

The Mystics look a value play at +5 on the spread. They could beat the Mercury and the -112 about this pick makes plenty of appeal.

96-87 Triumph for Mercury in Previous H2H Matchup

Washington Mystics won their previous game by a 90-86 scoreline. It was on the road against Dallas Wings at College Park Center.

Phoenix Mercury won their last game which was at home. It was a 74-66 triumph at Footprint Center against Atlanta Dream.

The Mercury have beaten the Mystics in the last two matchups. They won 83-80 at Footprint Center and triumphed 96-87 at Entertainment and Sports Arena. The past 10 clashes between these teams have seen six Mercury wins.

WNBA	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
2  Mercury	14	6	1691	1589	102	9-3	5-3	2W
8  Mystics	10	10	1572	1600	-28	7-3	3-7	2W

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Expert WNBA Analysis

The team news that filters through can have a knock-on effect as far as the WNBA betting lines and odds are concerned. We use this information along with the form guide, while some key stats are also taken into consideration.

Key Mystics vs Mercury stats:

• The +5 line has been covered by Mystics in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The +5 line has been covered by Mystics in 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The +5 line has been covered by Mystics in 3 consecutive games on the road.
• The -5 line hasn’t been covered by Mercury in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -5 line hasn’t been covered by Mercury in 13 of their last 20 games at home.
• The +5 line has been covered by Mystics in 6 of their last 10 games against Mercury.

Mystics vs Mercury Prediction

Washington Mystics look easy to back at -112 considering they’ve been given a spread of +5. This looks a good number when squaring off in this WNBA showdown.

There’s a chance to secure bigger odds and this can be achieved by moving the line. Squeeze more juice from your pick by taking an alternative betting view.

Mystics +5 Probability

According to the sportsbooks, there’s a 52.9% likelihood of our pick landing a return. However, we think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

Our Pick

Mystics +5 @ -112 Bet Now

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Player Props

Ariel Atkins Over 15.5 Points -100

Ariel Atkins (Mystics) can be backed to total Over 15.5 points at -100. 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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Brittney Sykes Under 13.5 Points -100

Brittney Sykes (Mystics) can be backed to register Under 13.5 points at -100. We’re expecting her to fall short when it comes to Player Points as the line looks high enough.

Correct Score Prediction

Mystics 79 - 80 Mercury

There are huge odds available when it comes to the Mercury landing a 80-79 win. A close game is anticipated between two evenly-matched teams.

Washington Mystics vs Phoenix Mercury 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.

Books Think Mercury Likeliest to Win

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have Phoenix Mercury as -233 favorites for this WNBA game, implying that they are 70% likely to win. For those wanting to back Washington Mystics, you will find +188 about the underdogs.

There is a spread of 5.5 and total points has a line of 166. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on the Totals. Those expecting a low total can back Under 166 at -111.

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Betting Lines & Odds

Moneyline

Mystics

+188

Mercury

-233

Point Spread

Mystics +5.5

-111

Mercury -5.5

-111

Total Points

Under 166

-111

Over 166

-111

Kahleah Copper Favorite to Get Most Points

Kahleah Copper is favorite when it comes to getting the most points. You can get -133 that she goes Over 20.5 points and -100 when it comes to Under.

Player Points

Kahleah Copper (Mercury)

Over 20.5

-133

Under 20.5

-100

Brittney Griner (Mercury)

Over 17.5

-139

Under 17.5

+105

Ariel Atkins (Mystics)

Over 15.5

+105

Under 15.5

-139

Diana Taurasi (Mercury)

Over 14.5

-105

Under 14.5

-125

Brittney Sykes (Mystics)

Over 13.5

-111

Under 13.5

-118

Natasha Cloud (Mercury)

Over 9.5

-128

Under 9.5

-104

Stefanie Dolson (Mystics)

Over 9.5

-100

Under 9.5

-132

Sophie Cunningham (Mercury)

Over 8.5

-125

Under 8.5

-105

Julie Vanloo (Mystics)

Over 7.5

-109

Under 7.5

-122

Player Assists

Natasha Cloud (Mercury)

Over 6.5

-115

Under 6.5

-115

Diana Taurasi (Mercury)

Over 4.5

+130

Under 4.5

-175

Julie Vanloo (Mystics)

Over 4.5

+125

Under 4.5

-167

Brittney Sykes (Mystics)

Over 3.5

+105

Under 3.5

-139

Ariel Atkins (Mystics)

Over 2.5

-125

Under 2.5

-105

Player Rebounds

Brittney Griner (Mercury)

Over 6.5

-139

Under 6.5

+105

Stefanie Dolson (Mystics)

Over 5.5

-120

Under 5.5

-110

Kahleah Copper (Mercury)

Over 4.5

+105

Under 4.5

-139

Natasha Cloud (Mercury)

Over 4.5

+105

Under 4.5

-139

Sophie Cunningham (Mercury)

Over 4.5

-115

Under 4.5

-115

Diana Taurasi (Mercury)

Over 3.5

-114

Under 3.5

-116

Brittney Sykes (Mystics)

Over 3.5

-100

Under 3.5

-132

Last 5 & H2H

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

WNBA Table Select Season 20252024202320222021202020192018

Team	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
1  Lynx	18	3	1781	1568	213	11-0	7-3	1W
2  Mercury	14	6	1691	1589	102	9-3	5-3	2W
3  Liberty	13	6	1647	1514	133	8-2	5-4	1W
4  Storm	13	8	1725	1664	61	7-3	6-5	1W
5  Dream	12	8	1685	1594	91	8-3	4-5	1L
6  Valkyries	10	9	1504	1468	36	7-3	3-6	1W
7  Fever	10	10	1673	1586	87	6-6	4-4	1W
8  Mystics	10	10	1572	1600	-28	7-3	3-7	2W
9  Aces	9	11	1580	1618	-38	5-4	4-7	2L
10  Sky	6	13	1502	1640	-138	3-4	3-9	1W
11  Sparks	6	14	1640	1743	-103	1-8	5-6	1L
12  Wings	6	15	1713	1805	-92	4-6	2-9	2L
13  Sun	3	17	1434	1758	-324	2-7	1-10	1L

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