Washington Mystics vs Phoenix Mercury Prediction, Picks & Odds | 25 Aug 2026

WNBA Betting Preview: Washington Mystics vs Phoenix Mercury

The Washington Mystics square off against the Phoenix Mercury at Mortgage Matchup Center, with tip-off scheduled for 22:00 on Tuesday, August 25.

On the Moneyline, we want to be backing the Mystics and that is our betting prediction at odds of -141. We simply need them to beat the Mercury.

Washington Mystics got the win in their previous game. A 105-100 triumph occurred on the road at Moda Center when playing Portland Fire.

Phoenix Mercury were beaten 99-89 at Mortgage Matchup Center in their last game, being turned over at home to Atlanta Dream.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last matchup between the Mystics and the Mercury saw the former win. It was a 95-75 scoreline at Entertainment and Sports Arena. The previous 10 games featuring these teams have resulted in six Mercury victories.

WNBA	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
7  Mystics	22	15	3057	3076	-19	13-7	9-8	1W
11  Mercury	13	24	3109	3247	-138	5-12	8-12	2L

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Washington Mystics vs Phoenix Mercury Prediction & Picks

We dive into the best Washington Mystics vs Phoenix Mercury betting angles, including an expert match prediction, correct score forecast, top player prop bets and a value-focused bet builder.

Game Prediction

We like the look of -141 when it comes to the visiting team in this WNBA contest. Our pick is that Mystics will overcome their opponents with something to spare.

The handicappers at Sportsgambler.com regularly track injury updates and pair that with current form. We also tap into a deep stats database to highlight the key numbers that help shape our basketball predictions.

Key Mystics vs Mercury stats:

• Mystics have won 7 of their last 10 games.
• Mystics have won 14 of their last 20 games.
• Mercury have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
• Mercury have lost 14 of their last 20 games at home.
• Mercury have lost their last 3 games at home.

Mystics Moneyline Probability

The best basketball betting sites imply that our pick has a 58.5% prospect of winning. After careful examination, our analysts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 65-70%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

The Mystics can be backed in different ways and you might find the odds more attractive when you check out the Point Spread or the Result & Both Teams to Score lines.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Sonia Citron Over 16.5 Points -105

Sonia Citron (Mystics) can be backed to record Over 16.5 points at -105. We think this is the pick of the prop bets that are on offer when it comes to backing her on Player Points.

Latest Sonia Citron Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 16.5

-105

Under 16.5

-123

Assists

Over 4.5

-141

Under 4.5

+108

Rebounds

Over 3.5

-139

Under 3.5

+107

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Shakira Austin Over 2.5 Assists -135

Shakira Austin (Mystics) can be wagered to have Over 2.5 assists at -135. There’s an opportunity to enjoy a Player Assists bet that she is able to cover an appealing line.

Latest Shakira Austin Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 17.5

-105

Under 17.5

-123

Assists

Over 2.5

-135

Under 2.5

+105

Rebounds

Over 9.5

-114

Under 9.5

-114

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Correct Score Prediction

Mystics 88 - 86 Mercury

There might not be too much between these teams, with our correct score prediction being a 88-86 win for the Mystics. There are enormous odds available when it comes to this pick.

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Washington Mystics 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.

Phoenix Mercury have been given Moneyline odds of +114 against Washington Mystics who are -141. The leading WNBA sportsbooks give the hosts a 47% chance of success.

There is a spread of 2.5 and total points has a line of 167.5. Having a bet on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball wagers. If you want to back Over 167.5, it’s -114.

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Moneyline

Mystics

-141

Mercury

+114

Point Spread

Mystics -2.5

-110

Mercury +2.5

-110

Total Points

Under 167.5

-106

Over 167.5

-114

The favorite to land the most baskets is Kahleah Copper. Odds of -112 can be found for her scoring Over 20.5 points and there is -115 for her to go Under.

Kahleah Copper (Mercury)

Over 20.5

-112

Under 20.5

-115

Shakira Austin (Mystics)

Over 17.5

-105

Under 17.5

-123

Sonia Citron (Mystics)

Over 16.5

-105

Under 16.5

-123

Kiki Iriafen (Mystics)

Over 14.5

-119

Under 14.5

-109

Kelsey Plum (Mercury)

Over 14.5

-103

Under 14.5

-125

Alyssa Thomas (Mercury)

Over 13.5

-130

Under 13.5

-100

DeWanna Bonner (Mercury)

Over 10.5

-122

Under 10.5

-106

Michaela Onyenwere (Mystics)

Over 8.5

-123

Under 8.5

-104

Alyssa Thomas (Mercury)

Over 7.5

-103

Under 7.5

-125

Sonia Citron (Mystics)

Over 4.5

-141

Under 4.5

+108

Kelsey Plum (Mercury)

Over 3.5

+109

Under 3.5

-141

Shakira Austin (Mystics)

Over 2.5

-135

Under 2.5

+105

Michaela Onyenwere (Mystics)

Over 2.5

+149

Under 2.5

-196

Shakira Austin (Mystics)

Over 9.5

-114

Under 9.5

-114

Kiki Iriafen (Mystics)

Over 9.5

-102

Under 9.5

-127

Alyssa Thomas (Mercury)

Over 8.5

+107

Under 8.5

-139

DeWanna Bonner (Mercury)

Over 6.5

-125

Under 6.5

-103

Kahleah Copper (Mercury)

Over 3.5

-101

Under 3.5

-128

Sonia Citron (Mystics)

Over 3.5

-139

Under 3.5

+107

Kelsey Plum (Mercury)

Over 2.5

+130

Under 2.5

-169

Michaela Onyenwere (Mystics)

Over 2.5

-143

Under 2.5

+110

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Washington Mystics Stats

Phoenix Mercury Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• -2.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +2.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 169.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 160.80 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 167.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 167.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 86.50 pts and allowed 83.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 81.00 pts and allowed 79.80 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 177.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 168.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 167.5: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games
• Over 167.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 87.20 pts and allowed 90.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 85.00 pts and allowed 83.80 pts in the last 10 home games

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Team	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
1  Lynx	31	8	3571	3248	323	14-6	17-2	1L
2  Valkyries	26	11	3051	2824	227	15-5	11-6	1W
3  Aces	26	13	3531	3388	143	12-7	14-6	2W
4  Dream	25	13	3460	3246	214	12-6	13-7	4W
5  Fever	25	14	3769	3547	222	13-6	12-8	1W
6  Liberty	23	15	3448	3329	119	13-5	10-10	1W
7  Mystics	22	15	3057	3076	-19	13-7	9-8	1W
8  Wings	22	16	3367	3265	102	12-6	10-10	2W
9  Fire	15	22	3215	3377	-162	8-11	7-11	2L
10  Sky	15	23	3320	3415	-95	10-10	5-13	1L
11  Mercury	13	24	3109	3247	-138	5-12	8-12	2L
12  Sparks	13	25	3316	3516	-200	6-13	7-12	1L
13  Tempo	11	26	3229	3467	-238	7-13	4-13	1L
14  Sun	9	27	2845	3133	-288	6-12	3-15	2L
15  Storm	7	31	3150	3360	-210	5-13	2-18	3L

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