Published May 18, 8:56pm ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated May 18, 8:56pm ET
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Updated May 18, 8:56pm ET
One of Tuesday's WNBA matchups features the Phoenix Mercury hosting the expansion Toronto Tempo. Who has the edge in our Mercury vs Tempo pick?
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| Phoenix Mercury | -7.5 (-115) |
| Toronto Tempo | +7.5 (-105) |
After obliterating the Las Vegas Aces in the season opener, Phoenix dropped its next two contests. Fortunately, the team bounced back with a 91-83 victory over the Chicago Sky on Friday night.
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The Mercury trailed 80-79 with 3:49 left to go in regulation. However, Phoenix responded with a 12-3 burst en route to securing an eight-point win.
Four players reached double figures for the Mercury. Jovana Nogic guided the offense with 27 points and four rebounds. She shot 6-for-11 overall and 5-for-8 from 3-point territory. Alyssa Thomas registered 17 points, 11 boards, and six dimes.
On the other side, after coming up short against Los Angeles on Friday, the Tempo evened the season series with a 106-96 victory on Sunday. This marked the third time that they held an opponent below 100 points.
Toronto outscored the Sparks in each of the first three quarters, taking a 12-point advantage into the final frame. Although Los Angeles had its highest point total in the fourth (29 points), it wasn't enough to prevent the Tempo from getting their first road win of the 2026 campaign.
Brittney Sykes was one of four players in double figures. She finished with a career-high 38 points on 10-for-21 shooting and a perfect 15-for-15 effort from the charity stripe. Kiki Rice added 19 points, five rebounds, and two assists.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of Tuesday's matchup.
Given that both franchises are ranked in the top 10 at both ends of the floor, the game could go either way. In what should be a low-scoring affair, the edge goes to the Mercury.
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Pick
Phoenix Mercury (-7.5)
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