Chicago Sky vs. Phoenix Mercury 5/31/22 WNBA Picks, Predictions, Odds

The Chicago Sky and Phoenix Mercury face off on Tuesday in a WNBA showdown at WinTrust Arena. When these two teams faced off in October 2021 it was Sky that secured the 80-74 victory. 

The Sky come into this game with a 4-3 record overall, and the biggest issue has been inconsistency. In some games, they look like a team that could repeat as WNBA champions, and in other games, they look like a team that might miss the playoffs. In the last game against the Las Vegas Aces, the Sky were more competitive in the second half, but still lost by seven points. The Sky are averaging 82.9 points while giving up 78 points per game. The pace of play is 78.4 which is the 6th best in the league. The net rating of this team is 6.1 which is 4th best in the league. Candace Parker has been the top player for the Sky, averaging 13.9 points while shooting 46.9 percent from the field. 

On the other side of this matchup is the Phoenix Mercury who sits with a 2-6 record and without Brittney Griner, this is a much different team. In the last game against the Atlanta Dream, the Mercury’s offense only managed 54 points and that led to the 25-point defeat. The Mercury are averaging 80 points per game, while their pitching staff is giving up 88.4 points per game. The offense is ranked 7th in the league while their defense is ranked 11th. Their total net rating is -10.5 which is 11th in the WNBA. Skylar Diggins-Smith has been the top player for Phoenix, averaging 17.2 points while shooting 43.3 percent from the field. 

The Mercury’s defense has been a big issue all season, and it’s not going to magically get better in this game. The Sky are averaging 82.9 points per game, and they are going to have no issue attacking the Mercury, who are giving up 88.4 points per game. Look for the Sky to get over their season average of 82.9 points per game, and that is going to be the difference as Chicago cruises to the victory. Back Chicago against the spread.