Mercury vs Tempo Prediction 5-19-26 WNBA Picks

The Toronto Tempo and Phoenix Mercury meet Tuesday in WNBA action at the Mortgage Matchup Center. Here’s a Mercury vs. Tempo Prediction. This article will include a Mercury vs. Tempo Pick.

Toronto Tempo Betting Preview

The Toronto Tempo look for their second road win to get above a .500 record. The Toronto Tempo look to win back-to-back games for the first time in franchise history.

The Toronto Tempo are averaging 88 points on 40.7 percent shooting and allowing 84 points on 50 percent shooting. Brittney Sykes is averaging 24.3 points and 4 rebounds, while Marina Mabrey is averaging 18.5 points and 4 rebounds. Kiki Rice is the third double-digit scorer and Nyara Sabally is grabbing 6 rebounds. The Toronto Tempo is shooting 33.3 percent from beyond the arc and 86.3 percent from the free throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 31.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.3 rebounds per game.

Phoenix Mercury Betting Preview

The Phoenix Mercury look for their second home win to get above a .500 record. The Mercury have lost 5 of their last 7 regular season games.

The Phoenix Mercury are averaging 88.3 points on 43.2 percent shooting and allowing 83 points on 45.6 percent shooting. Kahleah Copper is averaging 17.8 points and 1.8 rebounds, while Alyssa Thomas is averaging 16.5 points and 8.5 assists. Jovana Nogic is the third double-digit scorer and DeWanna Bonner is grabbing 7.3 rebounds. The Phoenix Mercury are shooting 8.5 percent from beyond the arc and 81.5 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Mercury are allowing 32.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33 rebounds per game.

Why the Phoenix Mercury will win

• The Mercury have won each of their last nine night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Mercury have covered the spread in each of their last three games against Eastern Conference opponents.

Why the Toronto Tempo will win

• The Mercury have lost six of their last eight games.
• The Mercury have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games following a home win.
• The Tempo has covered the spread in each of their last three games.

Total Points: Facts

• Each of Mercury’s last six home games has gone OVER the total points line.

Phoenix Mercury Player Facts

• Alyssa Thomas has recorded 3+ assists in 70 consecutive appearances—the longest active streak of any player in the league.
• DeWanna Bonner ranks T1st in the league for fastbreak points (17) this season.

Toronto Tempo Player Facts

• Nyara Sabally has recorded 1+ blocks and 1+ steals in four consecutive appearances—the longest active streak of any player in the league.
• Brittney Sykes has made 5+ free throws in four consecutive appearances—the equal-longest active streak of any player in the league.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Phoenix Mercury rank 1st for three-point percentage this season (38.5%).
• The Phoenix Mercury are the only team to have scored the first basket in every game this season.
• The Toronto Tempo ranks 1st for steals per game this season (10.5).
• The Toronto Tempo ranks 1st for opponent turnovers per game this season (16.8).

Mercury vs Tempo Injury Report

The Tempo will be without Julie Allemand, Temi Fagbenle, and Isabelle Harrison. Nyara Sabally is probable despite a neck issue.

The Mercury will be without Sami Whitcomb due to a knee injury.

Mercury vs Tempo Prediction

The Mercury are the rightful favorites but the line feels a bit thick. The Mercury has been hit or miss through four games, where the defense picks and chooses when to show up. The Tempo have held their own through four games, which includes wins over the Sparks and Storm, and they’re 3-1 ATS on the season. The Tempo’s two losses have been decided by a combined 7 points. The Tempo is a scrappy bunch that leads the league in both steals and free throw attempts. The Tempo will continue to be in games as long as they can keep creating turnovers and getting to the line. Give me the points.