Phoenix Mercury vs Chicago Sky Prediction WNBA Picks 8/15/24

In this article, we will formulate a Phoenix Mercury vs Chicago Sky Prediction for this WNBA Game on Thursday, August 15th, at the Wintrust Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Mercury’s recent form and recent player performance.

-The Sky’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 Mercury and Sky.

Mercury Betting Preview

The Mercury come into this game with a 13-12 record overall and they were able to pick up a win in their last game before the Olympic break. The Mercury faced off against the Washington Mystics and they were able to pick up 96-87 victory. At the end of the first quarter they were down 19-17 but they ended up fighting back and winning by nine points. Brittney Griner had a huge game putting up 23 points, seven rebounds, and one assist. Kahleah Copper also had a huge game putting up 22 points, seven rebounds, and one assist. The Mercury are averaging 83.8 points while their defense is giving up 85.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 4th while the pitching is ranked 10th. Copper is averaging 23.2 points while shooting 45.4 percent from the field and 33.1 percent from behind the three point line. 

Sky Betting Preview

The Sky sit with a 10-14 record overall but the break game at the wrong time as they picked up a big win in the last game before the break. The Sky faced off against the Las Vegas Aces in the last game and they were able to secure the 93-85 victory. Chennedy Carter had the best game of her season putting up 34 points, four rebounds, and two assists. Angel Reese also had a strong game putting up 13 points and 10 rebounds. The Sky are averaging 79.3 points while their defense is giving up 81.2 points per game. The offense is ranked 9th in the league while the pitching is ranked 5th. Reese is having a huge season as a rookie, averaging 13.5 points while shooting 40.2 percent from the field. 

Phoenix Mercury vs Chicago Sky Prediction

The Sky scored 93 points in the last game and I trust their offense to find success again here. The Mercury’s defense has been an issue all season, averaging 85.8 points per game and they are going to really struggle here to defend here. The Sky’s defense hasn’t been great this season, but they are going to make the stops to get the job done here. Back the Sky against the spread here. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: Sky +3