Connecticut Sun vs Phoenix Mercury Prediction WNBA Picks 9/13/24

Phoenix Mercury (17-19) vs Connecticut Sun (26-10)

Game Info: Friday, September 13, 2024 at 10:00 pm (Footprint Center)

Betting Odds: Phoenix Mercury --- Over/Under: Click Here for the Latest Odds

In this article, we will formulate a Connecticut Sun vs Phoenix Mercury prediction for this WNBA Game on Friday, September 13th, at the Footprint Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Sun’s recent form and recent player performance

-The Mercury's recent form and recent play performance

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between the Sun and Mercury.

Sun Look for Third Straight Win

The Sun have a whole lot of confidence heading into this game and they have won two straight games. The Sun on Tuesday faced off against the Los Angeles Sparks and they were able to secure the 86-66 victory. Marina Mabrey was the top player for the Sun putting up 26 points, four assists, and two rebounds.

There were three different players that put up at least three points. The Sun are averaging 80.1 points while their defense is giving up 73.9 points per game. The offense is ranked 8th in the league while the defense is ranekd 1st. DeWanna Bonner is averaging 15.6 points while shooting 41.6 percent from the field and 30.2 percent from behind the three point line.

Mercury Have Lost Two Straight

The Mercury are struggling heading into this game and they have lost two straight games. Two games ago against the Washington Mystics they were defeated 90-77 and in the last game against the Seattle Storm they were defeated 90-66. In the second quarter of the last game the Mercury only scored 13 points in the 2nd quarter and that was the difference as they were defeated. Diana Taurasi was the top player putting up 18 points, five rebounds, and four assists. The Mercury are averaging 81.7 points while their defense is giving up 84.6 points per game. Kahleah Copper is averaging 21.6 points while shooting 43.8 percent from the field and 31.9 percent from behind the three point line.

Connecticut Sun vs Phoenix Mercury Prediction

The Mercury have been a major disappointment this season and I don’t think it’s going to be any different here. The Sun have won two games in a row and they have some confidence. The Mercury’s defense is giving up 84. Points per game and the yare going to really struggle to defend in this game. This game will get out of control early, and the Sun are going to cruise here. Back Connecticut against the spread here.