Phoenix Mercury vs Washington Mystics Prediction 9/5/23 WNBA Picks

The Washington Mystics and Phoenix Mercury meet Tuesday in WNBA action at the Footprint Center. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.

Washington Mystics Betting Preview 

The Washington Mystics have lost 15 of their last 23 games and have lost 10 of their last 15 games. The Mystics are currently the seventh seed. The Washington Mystics are averaging 79.9 points on 42.4 percent shooting and allowing 80.8 points on 43.8 percent shooting. Elena Delle Donne is averaging 16.8 points and 5.6 rebounds, while Brittney Sykes is averaging 15.4 points and 3.8 assists. Natasha Cloud is the third double-digit scorer, and Ariel Atkins is dishing 2.4 assists. The Washington Mystics are shooting 32.8 percent from beyond the arc and 81.9 percent from the free throw line. The Washington Mystics allowing 34.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.4 rebounds per game.

Phoenix Mercury Betting Preview 

The Phoenix Mercury look to snap an 8-game losing streak. The Mercury have the worst record in the WNBA. The Phoenix Mercury are averaging 76.5 points on 44.6 percent shooting and allowing 83.8 points on 44 percent shooting. Brittney Griner is averaging 17.8 points and 6.7 rebounds, while Diana Taurasi is averaging 16 points and 3.6 rebounds. Sophie Cunningham is the third double-digit scorer and Moriah Jefferson is dishing 3.6 assists. The Phoenix Mercury are shooting 32.5 percent from beyond the arc and 80.1 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Mercury are allowing 36.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.7 rebounds per game.

Trends

The Mystics are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 road games and 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. The Mercury are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 home games and 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games overall. The under is 5-0 in Mystics last 5 overall. The under is 5-2 in Mercury last 7 overall. The Mystics are 1-5 ATS in the last 6 meetings in Phoenix.

Randy’s Pick

The Washington Mystics should be obvious favorites as they’re still fighting for a playoff spot and the Mercury have the worst record in the league with nothing to play for. However, the Mystics have lost 15 of their last 23 games and have dropped to the seventh seed. The Mystics also 5-13 SU on the road this season. I’m not sure the Mystics are the sort of team you want to lay chalk with in these spots. It’s Mercury and the free points or pass. I can’t get behind the Mystics, especially on the road.