The Phoenix Mercury and Toronto Tempo meet Saturday in WNBA action at the Scotiabank Arena. Here’s a Tempo vs Mercury Prediction. This article will include a Tempo vs Mercury Pick.
Phoenix Mercury Betting Preview
The Phoenix Mercury look for a win after winning 2 of their last 3 games. The Mercury have lost 16 of their last 22 regular-season games.
The Phoenix Mercury are averaging 83.7 points on 43.6 percent shooting and allowing 87.2 points on 46.2 percent shooting. Kahleah Copper is averaging 19.7 points and 3.6 rebounds, while Alyssa Thomas is averaging 14.7 points and 8.4 assists. Jovana Nogic is the third double-digit scorer, and Monique Akoa Makani is grabbing 2.6 rebounds. The Phoenix Mercury are shooting 32.1 percent from beyond the arc and 79.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Phoenix Mercury are allowing 36.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.8 rebounds per game.
Toronto Tempo Betting Preview
The Toronto Tempo needs a win after losing 4 of their last 6 games. The Toronto Tempo has won 4 of its last 5 home games.
The Toronto Tempo is averaging 91.4 points on 44.4 percent shooting and allowing 92.1 points on 46.7 percent shooting. Marina Mabrey is averaging 21.2 points and 3.5 rebounds, while Brittney Sykes is averaging 20.1 points and 3.8 rebounds. Kiki Rice is the third double-digit scorer, and Isabelle Harrison is grabbing 6 rebounds. The Toronto Tempo is shooting 36.4 percent from beyond the arc and 83.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Tempo is allowing 32.1 percent shooting from deep and is grabbing 31.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Toronto Tempo will win
- The Mercury have lost five of their last six games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Tempo has won four of its last five home games.
- The Tempo has covered the spread in four of their last five games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Mercury have failed to cover the spread in three of their last four games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Why the Phoenix Mercury will win
- The Mercury have won five of their last six games against Eastern Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.
- The Mercury have covered the spread in each of their last three day games.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the Tempo’s last nine games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Sixteen of the Mercury’s last 20 games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Toronto Tempo Player Facts
- Maria Conde ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for 3P% (43.1%) this season.
- Isabelle Harrison leads all Toronto Tempo players for rebounds per 36 minutes (9.2) this season.
Phoenix Mercury Player Facts
- Noemie Brochant ranks 9th amongst qualified players for 3P% (41.5%) this season.
- Valerianne Ayayi is one of only 21 players to have scored 18+ points off the bench in a game this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Toronto Tempo ranks 14th for opponent field goals made per game this season (32.6).
- The Toronto Tempo is the only team to rank in the top three for both three-point percentage and free throw percentage this season.
- The Phoenix Mercury rank 14th for second chance points per game (9.5) this season.
- The Phoenix Mercury rank T2nd for opponent free throws made per game this season (15.0).
Tempo vs Mercury Injury Report
Kiki Rice is out for the Tempo with an ankle injury. Brittney Sykes is out with a foot injury.
The Mercury will be without Sami Whitcomb due to a knee injury. Alyssa Thomas is suspended. Monique Akoa Makani is out with a hamstring injury. Natasha Mack is out with a foot injury.
Tempo vs Mercury Prediction
The Tempo is still down two of its better players, so I don’t want to make a habit of backing them in the favorite role. However, the Mercury have been awful for most of the season and now won’t have AT. The Tempo already beat the Mercury this season on the road as 7.5-point underdogs. Mabrey is coming off the game of her life, and Toronto has played its best ball at home. It’s hard to back the Mercury night to night, but it’s even tougher when they don’t have their best player. It’s Tempo or nothing for me.