The Phoenix Mercury and Seattle Storm meet Wednesday in WNBA action at the Climate Pledge Arena. Here’s a Storm vs Mercury Prediction. This article will include a Storm vs Mercury Pick.
Phoenix Mercury Betting Preview
The Phoenix Mercury need a win after losing 8 of their last 9 games. The Mercury have lost 11 of their last 13 regular-season games.
The Phoenix Mercury are averaging 83 points on 41.6 percent shooting and allowing 87.9 points on 47 percent shooting. Kahleah Copper is averaging 18.4 points and 2.5 rebounds, while Alyssa Thomas is averaging 15.6 points and 7.8 assists. Jovana Nogic is the third double-digit scorer, and Monique Akoa Makani is grabbing 1.7 rebounds. The Phoenix Mercury are shooting 32.2 percent from beyond the arc and 81.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Phoenix Mercury are allowing 39.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.2 rebounds per game.
Seattle Storm Betting Preview
The Seattle Storm need a win after losing 6 of their last 8 games. The Seattle Storm have split their first 4 home games.
The Seattle Storm are averaging 76.4 points on 40.5 percent shooting and allowing 82.2 points on 41.5 percent shooting. Dominique Malonga is averaging 16 points and 7.3 rebounds, while Natisha Hiedeman is averaging 13.3 points and 1.9 rebounds. Flau’jae Johnson is the third double-digit scorer, and Jade Melbourne is grabbing 2.1 rebounds. The Seattle Storm are shooting 32.3 percent from beyond the arc and 79.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Seattle Storm are allowing 30.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Seattle Storm will win
- The Mercury have lost each of their last six night games at Climate Pledge Arena.
- The Storm have won each of their last six night games against Mercury teams that held a losing record.
- The Mercury have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven night games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Storm have covered the spread in eight of their last nine night games against the Mercury.
Why the Phoenix Mercury will win
- The Storm have lost four of their last five games against Western Conference opponents.
- The favorites have won nine of the last 10 games between the Storm and Mercury at Climate Pledge Arena.
- The favorites have covered the spread in seven of the last eight games between the Storm and Mercury at Climate Pledge Arena.
- The Storm have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight home games against Western Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Mercury’s last seven night games against Western Conference opponents has gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of the Storm’s last eight games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Seattle Storm Player Facts
- Stefanie Dolson ranks 1st amongst qualified Centers for FT% (90.0%) this season.
- Natisha Hiedeman ranks 6th amongst qualified players for FT% (92.0%) this season.
Phoenix Mercury Player Facts
- Natasha Mack ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for FG% (68.4%) this season.
- Noemie Brochant ranks 34th amongst qualified Guards for rebounds per game (2.3) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Seattle Storm rank 1st for opponent assists per game this season (17.8).
- The Seattle Storm rank 14th for opponent rebounds per game this season (36.6).
- The Phoenix Mercury have recorded the equal-longest road losing streak in the WNBA this season (4 games).
- The Phoenix Mercury have suffered the equal-largest comeback loss after Q3 this season – led by -8 points @ Atlanta Dream on May 24.
Storm vs Mercury Injury Report
Ezi Magbegor is out for the Storm with a foot injury. Taina Mair is out due to a coach’s decision. Dominique Malonga is out due to a concussion. Taylor Thierry is out due to a coach’s decision.
The Mercury will be without Sami Whitcomb due to a knee injury.
Storm vs Mercury Prediction
The Storm have issues scoring the ball, and nothing is going to improve until they get players back from the injury list. On paper, the Mercury should be favored and should win this game. However, on paper, the Mercury shouldn’t be 2-8 SU this season and without a win since May 15. The Mercury are easily the most disappointing team in the league, and they just got rocked at home by the Lynx, 77-111. The Mercury look awful, and it’s to the point that I have no interest in backing them in the favorite role. The Mercury needs to figure out how to win before I take them to win by a margin. This line is disrespectful. Give me the points with the Storm.