Sparks vs Mercury Picks and Prediction – 5/22/2025

By: Cameron Ross |

Last Updated: 05/20/2025 at 9:50 PM ET

Los Angeles Sparks at Phoenix Mercury 05/21/25 - WNBA Picks & Predictions
Game Start: 5/22/2025, 2:00 AM UTC
Latest Odds: PHX -5.5 ; O/U 162.5

Sparks vs Mercury Prediction

The Los Angeles Sparks will be on the road again Wednesday night with a game in Phoenix against the Mercury. Los Angeles has split their first two games of the year this season going into Wednesday following a six point loss against the Minnesota Lynx. Offensively Los Angeles has scored the ball well this season averaging 79.5 points on 43.1% from the floor was quarterly 75 points in their last outing. Defensively Los Angeles is strong as well allowing 78 points per game overall this season. Stay in the action with our WNBA Picks.

Kelsey Plum has led the way for the Los Angeles offense this season everything 27.5 points and 5.5 assists per game. Dearica Hamby is second on the team averaging 17 points to go along with the team leading 10 rebounds per contest. Azura Stevens averaged 16 points in Rickea Jackson is 4th on the team averaging 10.5 points per game through two games played.

The Phoenix Mercury stay on their home floor Wednesday night undefeated this season following a blowout 22 point victory against Seattle in their last game. Phoenix scored 81 points in game one of the season on a blistering 51.7% sure on the floor. The Mercury allowed just 59 points in the game and pulled in 38 total rebounds.

Satou Sabally leads the Phoenix offense this season averaging 27 points per game overall. Alyssa Thomas scored 20 points in game one and led the way with six assists. Alexa Held was the third player on the roster in double digits scoring 11 points in 22 minutes of action. Alexis Prince scored just two points but led the team pulling in 8 rebounds in game one of the year.

Sparks vs Mercury Pick Analysis

Both teams have found success this year but Phoenix will be in the better spot. Despite playing just one game this year the Mercury allowed less then 60 points in that game. Look for the Phoenix defense to stifle LA on Wednesday night leading to the win and cover at home. Final Score Prediction, Phoenix Mercury win and cover 89-74.

Our Free WNBA Pick for Phoenix Mercury vs Los Angeles Sparks

Phoenix Mercury -5.5