Liberty vs Mercury Picks and Prediction – 6/28/2025

The New York Liberty look for a second consecutive win on Friday when visiting the Phoenix Mercury. New York is 11-3 and second in the WNBA, one game behind the first-place Minnesota Lynx. New York defeated the Golden State Valkyries on Wednesday, 81-78. Sabrina Ionescu made seven free throws late in the game to help New York fight off a stubborn Golden State squad. Keep up to date with the WNBA with our expert WNBA picks.

Breanna Stewart leads New York in scoring, averaging 21.0 points per game, while Sabrina Ionescu is second, averaging 19.7 points per game. Jonquel Jones is the leading rebounder, averaging 10.3 rebounds per game, but is out injured, and Natasha Cloud is the leader in assists, averaging 6.5 per game. New York scores an average of 88.3 points per game, shooting 46.4% overall and 34.9% from 3-point territory.

The Phoenix Mercury look for a sixth consecutive win on Friday when hosting the New York Liberty. Phoenix is 11-4 and tied for second with New York, 1 ½ games behind the Minnesota Lynx. Phoenix defeated the Chicago Sky 107-86 on Saturday. Sami Whitcomb scored 17 points to lead Phoenix, while Kahleah Copper chipped in with 16 points. Six different players for Phoenix hit two or more 3-pointers, which tied a WNBA single-game record.

Satou Sabally leads Phoenix in scoring and rebounding, averaging 19.3 points at 8.1 rebounds. Alyssa Thomas is second in scoring and the leader in assists, averaging 14.4 points and 8.9 assists per game. Phoenix has three players who average double figures in scoring. The Mercury score an average of 82.3 points per game, shooting 42.8% overall and 33.4% from 3-point territory.

The Phoenix Mercury are the league’s hottest team with five consecutive victories straight up, and the Mercury are 4-1 ATS over that same period. New York will be on the road playing its second consecutive game out west after facing Golden State on Wednesday night. Phoenix defeated New York in the first meeting between the two, 89-81 on the road, and the Mercury will win again on its home court Friday. Final Score Prediction: Phoenix Mercury win and cover ATS 91-79.