Published Aug 2, 6:29pm ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Aug 2, 6:29pm ET
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Updated Aug 2, 6:29pm ET
One of Monday's WNBA matchups features the Phoenix Mercury visiting the Chicago Sky. Which team has the edge in our Mercury vs Sky pick?
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| Chicago Sky | -1.5 (-105) |
| Phoenix Mercury | +1.5 (-115) |
Phoenix enters this tilt looking to regroup after a 94-92 defeat at the hands of the New York Liberty. The loss snapped a three-game win streak.
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The Mercury trailed by eight points late in the fourth before making one last furious push. Kahleah Copper hit a pair of free throws and DeWanna Bonner buried a 3-pointer to trim the deficit to two with 24.1 seconds to play. Despite the surge, Phoenix's rally ultimately fell short.
Bonner and Copper tied for team-high scoring honors, finishing with 25 apiece. Alyssa Thomas added 17 points, seven assists, and six rebounds, contributing to an offense that shot 51 percent from the floor.
The Sky have won two straight following a two-game losing streak. Their recent statement win was an 84-83 victory over the Las Vegas Aces.
Sure, Chicago trailed by 10 points after three quarters, but this group refused to fold despite the double-digit deficit. A'ja Wilson's layup with 3.2 seconds left gave the Aces an 83-81 lead. But the Sky responded in dramatic fashion, as Sydney Taylor knocked down a deep 3-pointer with less than a second remaining, giving Chicago its first win against the defending champs in eight tries.
Taylor did most of the heavy lifting, putting up 29 points and accounting for five of the team's eight made 3-pointers. Natasha Cloud and DiJonai Carrington finished with 11 and 10 points, respectively, rounding out a balanced supporting cast.
Here's what you need to know for both teams ahead of this encounter.
The Mercury have been a mediocre road team, going 5-5 in their last 10 games, while Chicago has been more reliable at home, posting an impressive 7-3 mark across its previous 10 at Wintrust Arena. Pairing these trends with the fact that Chicago profiles as the slightly better team gives the Sky the edge in this interconference battle.
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Chicago Sky (-1.5)
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