Mercury vs Wings WNBA Pick: Who Has The Edge In This Western Conference Matchup? (Ju1 7)

• The Phoenix Mercury are 12-6 and have the second-best record in the Western Conference.
• The Dallas Wings are 6-13 and have the worst record in the Western Conference.
• These teams previously faced off on Jul. 3, with the Wings claiming a 98-89 victory.

One of the games on Monday’s WNBA slate features the Phoenix Mercury hosting the Dallas Wings. Can Dallas knock off Phoenix for the second time in a five-day span in our Mercury vs Wings pick?

Phoenix Seeking To Snap Two-Game Slide While Dallas Aims For Third Straight Win

These teams will square off against each other for the second time in less than a week. In the recent matchup that took place on Jul. 3, the Wings came out on top by a 98-89 margin.

Kahleah Copper led the way for the Mercury, finishing with 33 points and five rebounds, including four 3-pointers. Satou Sabally registered 20 points, three rebounds, and two assists.

On the other side, Aziaha James was one of four players who reached double figures. She scored a team-high 28 points, along with six rebounds and six assists. She shot 50 percent from the field and converted five of her nine attempts from 3.

Dallas led 61-43 at the break before Phoenix trimmed the deficit to 67-63 midway through the third quarter. The Wings responded with a 14-6 run to take an 82-71 lead into the final frame. The home team extended its advantage to 92-74 before holding on for a nine-point victory.

Mercury vs Wings WNBA Pick

Phoenix is fourth in points per game and ranks seventh in scoring defense. Meanwhile, Golden State holds down the No. 6 spot in offensive efficiency but has the fourth-worst defensive rating, giving up 108.6 points per 100 possessions.

Although the Wings won the most recent matchup, Phoenix has won four of the previous five meetings in this series. With that being said, look for the Mercury to salvage the home-and-home set.