Mystics vs Mercury WNBA Pick: Washington Looks To Stay Hot On The Road (Aug 25)

• The Mystics moved to 22-15 after beating Portland 105-100.
• Phoenix dropped to 13-24 following a 99-89 loss to the Atlanta Dream.
• The season series is tied at 1-1.

One of Tuesday’s WNBA matchups features the Washington Mystics visiting the Phoenix Mercury. Which team has the edge in our Mystics vs Mercury pick?

Mystics aim to build on come-from-behind win against Portland

Washington has produced three wins in its last four games. This stretch includes a 105-100 victory over the Portland Fire on Sunday.

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The Mystics trailed by 14 points early, but they came to life in crunch time. Over the final 10 minutes, Washington erupted for a 40-30 surge, closing out a come-from-behind win and securing the franchise’s first postseason berth since 2023.

Shakira Austin put up a career-high 31 points and pulled down 10 rebounds. Kiki Iriafen also posted a double-double of 18 points and 10 boards. Washington got solid contributions across the roster, placing five players in double figures.

Phoenix looks to recover from double-digit loss to Atlanta

On the other side, the Mercury have dropped two straight and four of their last five overall. Their latest setback was a 99-89 loss to the Atlanta Dream on Saturday.

Phoenix trailed by 15 at intermission before pulling within one in the third. Unfortunately for the Mercury, Atlanta pushed the lead back to five and used a 26-21 surge in the fourth to pull away down the stretch.

Kahleah Cooper was magnificent, scoring a game-high 38 points on 13-for-21 shooting from the field. DeWanna Bonner finished with 12 points and nine rebounds. While the Mercury put up decent shooting numbers — 47 percent overall and 48 percent from deep — it wasn’t enough to overcome the large early deficit and Atlanta’s late-game execution.

Mystics vs Mercury WNBA Pick

Here’s what you need to know for both teams ahead of this Tuesday night tilt.

• The Mystics are 7-3 (SU) in their previous 10 games.
• Washington is is 2-3 ATS in its last five outings.
• The Mercury are 4-6 (SU) in their previous 10 contests.
• Phoenix is 1-4 ATS in its last five matchups.

The teams have split the season series, and both enter with similar recent form. Washington is 2-3 in its last five road outings, while the Mercury have posted an identical 2-3 record in its last five at Mortgage Matchup Center, leaving neither side with a clear advantage. However, while both squads rank outside the top 10 offensively, the Mystics own the league’s third-best defense, giving them the upper hand in this East vs West showdown.