Mystics vs Mercury WNBA Pick: Washington Aims For Back-To-Back Wins In Phoenix (Aug 27)

• The Mystics moved to 23-15 after beating the Mercury 94-84.
• On the heels of that 10-point loss, Phoenix dropped to 13-25.
• Washington leads the season series 2-0.

One of Thursday’s WNBA matchups features the Washington Mystics taking on the Phoenix Mercury for the second time in three nights. Which team has the edge in our Mystics vs Mercury pick?

Mystics riding high after convincing win over Phoenix

Washington has won four of its last five following a two-game losing streak. This includes a 94-84 victory over the Phoenix Mercury on Tuesday night.

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The Mystics shot 59 percent in the first half, resulting in a 51-33 advantage at the break. Washington increased the deficit to 20 in the third and held a double-digit lead for the entire second half, closing out its 23rd win of the season.

Sonia Citron led five double-digit scorers with 19 points and nine assists on 5-of-10 shooting from the floor. Kiki Iriafen posted her 17th double-double of the season, finishing with 18 pints and 10 rebounds.

Phoenix looks to bounce back from double-digit loss

The Mercury have dropped six of their last even. And the 10-point loss to Washington was the team’s third consecutive defeat.

Phoenix trailed by 17 at the end of the third quarter, a deficit that was too steep to overcome. Although they won the scoring battle in the fourth by a 24-17 margin, the Mercury were step behind all night.

Kahleah Copper scored 19 point and collected five rebounds. Natasha Mack contributed 18 points and eight rebounds. While Phoenix held its own offensively, the defense allowed the Mystics to shoot 51 percent overall and 43 percent from deep – percentages that it made it difficult to close the gap.

Mystics vs Mercury WNBA Pick

Here’s what you need to know for both teams ahead of this clash.

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

The Mystics have won three of their previous five road meetings, while Phoenix has been less reliable at home, posting a 2-3 record at Mortgage Matchup Center. Both squads rank in the bottom third offensively, but Washington’s stingy defense — allowing just 83.2 PPG and owning the league’s fourth-best defense rating — gives the road team the edge in this interconference battle.