Published Jun 10, 8:25pm ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Jun 10, 8:25pm ET
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Updated Jun 10, 8:25pm ET
One of Thursday's WNBA matchups features the Dallas Wings hosting the Phoenix Mercury. Who has the edge in our Wings vs Mercury pick?
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| Dallas Wings | -110 |
| Phoenix Mercury | -110 |
After a 3-3 start, Dallas has won four of its last five games. Unfortunately, that streak came to an end, courtesy of a 100-76 loss to the Minnesota Lynx on Tuesday night.
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This contest slipped away early, as Dallas was overwhelmed by a Minnesota avalanche. The Lynx shot 72 percent from the field and went 6‑for‑8 from beyond the arc, building a 58–38 halftime lead — a margin the Wings were never able to erase.
Paige Bueckers put up a team-high 23 points on 9-for-16 shooting. Arike Ogunbowale added 16 points and six assists. The Wings shot 38 percent from the floor overall and 29 percent from distance, while being outrebounded 41-31.
The Mercury had won two straight following a six-game losing skid. The feel-good vibes were short-lived, though, as they suffered an 87-81 loss to the Golden State Valkyries.
Phoenix trailed by 18 points before storming back to trim the deficit to 66-61 entering the final frame. But timely baskets from Gabby Williams and Kayla Thornton helped Golden State create the separation it needed down the stretch.
Alyssa Thomas, who missed the team's last game with an ankle injury, guided the offense with a solid all-around effort. She finished with 22 points, nine assists, and eight rebounds. Monique Akoa Makani contributed 19 points, converting seven of her field-goal attempts.
Despite coming off a blowout loss, Dallas enters this duel as a six-point favorite. Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
These teams have split the previous 10 meetings in this series, but Dallas enters with meaningful advantages. The Wings hold home court and profile as a top‑10 team on both ends of the floor. With those edges in their favor, Dallas looks positioned to come out on top.
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Dallas Wings (-6)
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