Phoenix Mercury vs Washington Mystics Prediction 8/9/2026 Today’s WNBA Picks
Chris Ruffolo
Jul 31, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Mystics guard Sonia Citron (22) drives as Dallas Wings guard Azzi Fudd defends during the second half at CareFirst Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-Imagn Images
MATCHUP
Phoenix Mercury
Washington Mystics
Team Records
12-21
18-12
Spread
+1.5 -105
-1.5 -115
Moneyline
+105
-125
Total
Over 167.5 (-112)
Under 167.5 (-108)
Where
CareFirst Arena, Washington, DC
When
Sunday, August 9, 2026
Time
03:00 PM EDT
TV
WNBA League Pass
The Phoenix Mercury and the Washington Mystics meet Sunday in WNBA action from the CareFirst Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Phoenix Mercury vs. Washington Mystics prediction.
Matchup History
The Phoenix Mercury won the most recent meeting between these two teams by a final score of 75-69 back on September 4th, 2025, making it three straight wins for Phoenix in this head-to-head matchup.
Phoenix Mercury Recap
The Phoenix Mercury come into this game looking to bounce back from their 75-72 loss at the hands of Connecticut last time out to sit at 12-21 this season. After this game, the Mercury will head on the road for a game against the Los Angeles Sparks.
Mercury Lose Back-To-Back Games
Kahleah Copper leads the Mercury in scoring with 20.9 PPG while Alyssa Thomas has 14.9 PPG with 7.1 RPG and a team-high 8.3 APG to lead the Mercury in assists this season. Jovana Nogic has 10.4 PPG and DeWanna Bonner has 10.2 PPG with 5.8 RPG to cap off the scoring in double figures for Phoenix up to this point in the year. Natasha Mack also has 8.8 PPG with 7.4 RPG as well this season to lead the Mercury in rebounding.
Washington Mystics Recap
The Washington Mystics come into this game looking to add on to their 79-74 win over the Atlanta Dream last time out to sit at 18-12 this season. After this game, the Mystics will take on the Las Vegas Aces in a back-to-back on the road.
Mystics Win 6th Straight
Sonia Citron leads the Mystics in scoring with 17.4 PPG along with 3.8 RPG and 3.8 APG while Shakira Austin has 15 PPG with 9.4 RPG and Kiki Iriafen also has 15 PPG with a team-high 9.4 RPG to lead the Mystics on the glass and Michaela Onyenwere has 10 PPG with 3.1 RPG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Washington. Georgia Amoore also has 6.4 PPG and a team-high 3.8 APG to lead the Mystics in assists.
Phoenix Mercury vs. Washington Mystics Prediction
I’m on the Mystics here. I just think that Washington’s in far better form right now and I’m not looking to step in front of them in their current run. Phoenix has had some big time issues and it looks like the Mercury’s mojo with Kelsey Plum in the lineup since the all-star break has worn off and I think Washington takes care of business here. Give me the Mystics.
