Published Jun 16, 2:30pm ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Jun 16, 2:30pm ET
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Updated Jun 16, 2:30pm ET
One of Wednesday's WNBA matchups features the Phoenix Mercury hosting the Las Vegas Aces. Who has the edge in our Mercury vs Aces pick?
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| Phoenix Mercury | +7.5 (-110) |
| Las Vegas Aces | -7.5 (-110) |
After notching back-to-back wins against the Storm and Fire, Phoenix has dropped each of its last three games. This includes a 111-102 loss to the Los Angeles Sparks on Saturday.
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The good news is the Mercury rallied from nine points to force overtime. Unfortunately, Los Angeles scored the first eight points in the extra frame en route to its third straight win.
Four players reached double figures for Phoenix. Kahleah Copper erupted for 41 points, going 16-for-30 overall and 6-for-14 from deep. She also collected 10 rebounds. Natasha Mack also posted a double-double with 11 points and 12 rebounds.
The Aces had won six straight going into Monday night's action. Unfortunately, that streak ended abruptly, thanks to a 96-66 blowout loss to the Dallas Wings.
Las Vegas trailed by nine points after the opening quarter. But despite a six-minute drought that spanned from halftime to early in the third quarter, Dallas pushed its lead to 20 on its way to a dominating 30-point victory.
Arike Ogunbowale led five double-digit scorers with 22 points, seven assists, and four rebounds. Azzi Fudd added 19 on an efficient 8-for-9 effort. Jessica Shepard registered 15 points, 15 rebounds, nine assists, and two steals.
On the heels of a three-game skid, Phoenix enters this battle as an 7.5-point underdog. Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The Mercury have dropped four of the last five meetings in this series, while Las Vegas has steadied itself on the road with five wins across its past seven away from home. With those trends in play, the Aces appear poised to get back on track.
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Pick
Las Vegas Aces (-7.5)
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