Washington Mystics vs Phoenix Mercury Prediction WNBA Picks 9/5/24

In this article, we will formulate a Washington Mystics vs Phoenix Mercury prediction for this WNBA Game on Thursday, September 5th, at the Footprint Center.  To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Mystics 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 Mystics and Mercury. 

Mystics Dominated Last Game

The Mystics in the last game scored 90 points against the Dallas Wings and that was enough for the four point victory. At the ned of the first quarter they were up 26-16 and then they had to hold on late. Emily Engstler was the top player putting up 19 points, 10 rebounds, and two assists. 

There were four different players that put up at least 10 points. The Mystics are averaging 79.2 points while their defense is giving up 83.5 points per game. The offense is ranked 9th in the league while the defense is ranked 8th. Ariel Atkins is averaging 15.3 points while grabbing 3.7 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game. 

Mercury Defense Stepped Up

The Mercury defense in the last game stepped up against the Atlanta Dream. The Mercury gave up only 66 points to Atlatna and that was enough for the eight point victory. In the second quarter they outscored them 24-13 and that was enough for the victory. Kahleah Copper had quite the game putting up 28 points, four assists, and three rebounds. There were three different players that put up at least 13 points. 

The Mercury are averaging 82.3 points while their defense is giving up 84.2 points per game. The offense is ranked 7th in the league while the defense is ranked 9th. Kahleah Copper has been the top player for the Mercury averaging 22.2 points while shooting 44.5 percent from the field. 

Washington Mystics vs Phoenix Mercury Prediction

The Mercury are the better offensive team but in their last game it was all about the defense that stepped up in a big way. The Mystics are averaging 79.2 points per game and they are going to really struggle to get the offense going here. The Mercury are going to cruise here to the victory and this game is oging to get out of hand early. Back the Mercury against the spread to cash here.