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Phoenix Mercury vs. Chicago Sky 6/1/21 WNBA Pick, Odds, and Prediction

Mercury at Sky
June 1, 2021 7:00 pm EDT
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The Phoenix Mercury and Chicago Sky face off on Tuesday in a WNBA showdown at the Wintrust Arena. 

The Phoenix Mercury have been up and down this season and coming into this game they have won two games in a row. In the last game against the Dallas WIngs, it was the offense that was the difference scoring 89 points and that led to a four point victory. Diana Taurasi is dealing with an injury and is still out for this game. The Phoenix Mercury on the season is averaging 80.2 points per game while their defense is giving up 80.8 points per game. The Mercury are shooting 44 percent from the field and 31.1 percent from the field. Brittney Griner has been the best player for the Mercury and he is averaging 17.8 points while shooting 55.6 percent from the field. Skyler Diggins-Smith is also averaging 17.2 points while shooting 42.3 percent from the field.


On the other side of this matchup is the Chicago Sky who have lost four games in a row including the last game that they lost in overtime. Two games ago against the Los Angeles Sparks the offense could only manage 61 points and that has been their biggest issue, at times the offense has been super inconsistent. The Chicago Sky on the season is averaging 77.2 points per game while their defense is giving up 79 points per game. Candance Parker has played one game for the Sky this season and she is averaging 16 points. Kahleah Copper is also having a big season averaging 15.7 points while shooting 43.6 percent from the field.

The Sky are going to go back to their struggles with scoring and that will lead to the Mercury coming away with the success in this game. Back the Mercury to come away with a cover of the spread.

Shane Mickle's Free Pick: Mercury ATS

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