Mercury vs Lynx Picks and Prediction – 7/16/2025

The Phoenix Mercury look for a fourth straight win on Wednesday when visiting the Minnesota Lynx. Phoenix is 15-6 and second in the WNBA, three games behind the first-place Lynx. Phoenix defeated Golden State 78-77 on Monday night. Alyssa Thomas sank a free throw with only one second to play, giving the Mercury the victory. Phoenix has won nine of the last 11. Keep up to date with the WNBA with our WNBA picks.

Satou Sabally leads Phoenix in scoring and rebounding, averaging 19.1 points and 7.7 rebounds per game. Alyssa Thomas is the leader in assists, averaging 9.5 per game. Kahleah Copper is second in scoring, averaging 16.7 points per game, and is one of five players for Phoenix who average double figures in scoring. The Mercury score an average of 84.6 points per game.

The Minnesota Lynx look for a second consecutive win on Wednesday when hosting Phoenix. Minnesota is 19-4 and leads the league by three games. The Lynx are 11-0 at home this season. Minnesota defeated the Chicago Sky 91-78 on Monday night with Napheesa Collier leading the Lynx with 29 points, five assists, and three steals, while Courtney Williams scored 18 points, grabbed eight rebounds, and handed out seven assists.

Napheesa Collier leads Minnesota in scoring and rebounding, averaging 23.9 points and 7.7 rebounds per game. Courtney Williams is second in scoring and the leader in assists, averaging 14.1 points at 6.0 assists per game. Minnesota has three players who average double figures in scoring. The Lynx score an average of 84.6 points per game, shooting 45.9% overall and 34.6% from 3-point territory.

Minnesota has won two out of three head-to-head this season versus Phoenix, but the Lynx have covered the number in just one of the three. Look for that trend to continue, as Minnesota will win and extend its winning streak at home to 12 straight this season, but will fall short of covering the nut against a tough Phoenix squad that has covered the number in six of its last eight. Final Score Prediction: Minnesota Lynx win but fall short ATS 81-76.