Seattle Storm vs Phoenix Mercury Prediction WNBA Picks 6/16/24

In this article, we will formulate a Seattle Storm vs Phoenix Mercury Prediction for this WNBA Game on Sunday, June 16th at the Footprint Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Storm recent form and recent player performance.

-The Mercury 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 Storm and Mercury.

Storm Have Won Two Games in a Row

The Storm are playing well heading into this game and they have won two games in a row. In the last game against the Dallas Wings, the Storm scored 92 points and they ended up winning by eight points. Skylar Diggins Smith had a strong game putting up 21 points, six assists, and three rebounds. There are five different players that put up at least 10 points. The Storm are averaging 83.5 points while their defense is giving up 78.1 points per game. The offense is ranked 4th in the leauge while the defense is ranked 4th in the league. Jewell Loyd is averaging 20.2 points while shooting 35.8 percent from the field. 

Mercury Fell Just Short in Last Game

The Mercury fell just short in the last game against the Las Vegas Aces. The Mercury scored 99 points but it wasn’t enough as the defense gave up 103 points. Brittney Griner put up 25 points, nine rebounds, and two assists. Diana Taurasi also put up 22 points, four assists, and one rebound. The Mercury are averaging 81.8 points while their defense is giving up 85.8 points per game. The offnese is ranked 6th in the league while the defense is ranked 10th. Kahleah Copper is averaging 23.5 points while shooting 43.6 percent from the field and 37.9 percent from behind the three point line. 

Seattle Storm vs Phoenix Mercury Prediction

The Mercury are averaging 81.1 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. The Storm are averaging 83.5 points and they are going to have no issue here. Neither of these teams are going to find a whole lot of offensive success, and this game is going to be a shootout. Both teams could get close to 90 points here, and it wouldn’t be all that shocking. Back the over to cash. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: Over