Phoenix Mercury vs. Washington Mystics 8/19/21 WNBA Pick, Odds, and Prediction

The Phoenix Mercury and Washington Mystics face off on Thursday night in a WNBA basketball showdown at Talking Stick Resort Arena. These two teams faced off earlier this season and Phoenix was able to come away with a 91-70 victory. 

The Phoenix Mercury come into this game with an 11-10 record overall and they have won two games in a row. In the last game, the Mercury were able to beat the Indiana Fever, but it was only by four points. The offense was strong in that last game scoring 84 points. On the season, the Phoenix Mercury are averaging 80.6 points per game while their defense is giving up 81.4 points per game. The Mercury are led by Brittney Griner who is averaging 20.4 points while shooting 57.2 percent from the field. Skylar-Diggins Smith has also had a big season averaging 18.3 points while shooting 43.1 percent from the field and 33.3 percent from behind the three-point line.

On the other side of this matchup is the Washington Mystics who come into this game with an 8-12 record overall and they have lost two games in a row. In the last game, the Washington Mystics defense really struggled giving up 93 points to the Las Vegas Aces and that led to the defeat. The Mystics on the season are averaging 82.1 points per game while the defense is giving up 84.4 points per game. Tina Charles has been the best player for Washington averaging 26.2 points while shooting 46.6 percent from the field. Ariel Atkins is also averaging 17.4 points while shooting 42.9 percent from the field. 

The Mystics defense isn’t good, and the Mercury are going to take advantage. Look for the Mystics to come away with a cover of the spread.