Sparks vs Mercury Picks and Prediction – 7/9/2023

By: Josh Obermeyer |

Last Updated: 07/08/2023 at 9:45 PM ET

Los Angeles Sparks at Phoenix Mercury 7/9/23 - WNBA Picks & Predictions
Game Start: 7/9/2023, 10:00 PM UTC

The Los Angeles Sparks invade the Footprint Center on Sunday evening to take on the Mercury of Phoenix. The Sparks come into this contest with a record of 7-11, while the Mercury sit at just 3-14. The Sparks took both games from the Mercury so far this season.

The Phoenix Mercury have lost 3-straight and now 9 out of their last 10 contests. With only 3 wins on the young season, interim coach Nikki Blue will be looking for more from her girls. In their last outing, they were drilled by the Minnesota Lynx, 75-64. The Mercury only shot 37.7% from the field in that 11-point loss.

The Los Angeles Sparks have been reeling as well. They have dropped 4-straight, and now 7 out of their last 9 games. Los Angeles dropped their last two games to the Atlanta Dream by a combined score of 202-157. Allisha Gray for the Dream went off for 23 points on Wednesday night. 

Phoenix is the better shooting team going into this contest, averaging 44.9% from the floor. What's even better for Phoenix is that Los Angeles is giving up the second worst FG% at 45.6. The Sparks are also second worst in defensive rebounding, and third worst in points per game.

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Sparks

Sparks are 1-4 in their last 5 games.
Sparks are 1-4 in their last 5 games against the spread
Sparks are 2-6 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 4 of Sparks' last 5 games

Mercury

Mercury are 1-4 in their last 5 games.
Mercury are 2-3 in their last 5 games against the spread
Mercury are 2-7 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 2 of Mercury' last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 4 of Mercury' 8 last games at home

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Phoenix Mercury

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Both of these have underachieved all season, but this is a good spot for the Mercury. The Sparks are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following an ATS loss. They are also, the Sparks, are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games versus a team with a losing straight up record. Two out of the Mercury's 3 wins have come on their home floor. Look for Phoenix to pick up another win at home on Sunday. Final Score Prediction, the Phoenix Mercury win outright, 84-81.

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