Mercury vs Mystics Picks and Prediction – 7/16/2024

The Phoenix Mercury head to Washington on Tuesday to take on the Mystics. The Mercury are 4th in the Western Conference with a 12-12 record. Phoenix is 5-5 over their last ten games and lost their last game against Connecticut 96-69. The Mercury carry a 2-6 road record into Washington. Phoenix is shooting 33.3% from behind the three point line which ranks 6th best in the WNBA. Stay up to date with our expert's WNBA Picks.

The Phoenix Mercury have scored over 80 points or more in 4 of their last 5 games before Tuesday. Rachel Banham scored a career-high 24 points, hitting eight 3-pointers to match the Connecticut record, and help the Sun beat the Phoenix Mercury 96-69 on Sunday. Kahleah Copper leads the Phoenix Mercury on the season with an average of 23.5 points scored per game. 

The Washington Mystics are in 6th place in the Eastern Conference with a 6-18 record. The Mystics are 3-5 on their home court. Washington is averaging 79.0 points scored per game. The Mystics have four players who are averaging double digit points scored per game. 

A'ja Wilson scored 28 points and grabbed 17 rebounds, Kelsey Plum scored 22 points and the Las Vegas Aces rallied from a 13-point second-quarter deficit to beat the Washington Mystics 89-77 on Sunday for their fourth win in a row. Ariel Atkins leads the Mystics on the season with an average of 15.0 points scored per game.