Storm vs Mercury Picks and Prediction – 6/8/2025

The Seattle Storm (4–4) travel to Phoenix to face the Mercury (6–3) in a Western Conference showdown at Footprint Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 10:00 PM ET, with coverage available on AZFamily and CW Seattle. Both teams are looking to build momentum as they navigate the early stages of the season. Get in on the action with our free WNBA picks.

Seattle enters the game after snapping a three-game losing streak with an 83–77 victory over the Dallas Wings. The Storm shot 48.4% from the field and 40% from beyond the arc, showcasing their offensive capabilities. Skylar Diggins leads the team, providing veteran leadership and 16.8 points per game. Defensively, the Storm aim to be among the league’s best, anchored by veterans Nneka Ogwumike and Ezi Magbegor. However, they will be without Katie Lou Samuelson for the season due to a knee injury, and rookies Nika Muhl and Jordan Horston are also sidelined. 

The Mercury have won two of their last three games, including an 86–77 victory over the Golden State Valkyries. Lexi Held scored 24 points in that game, stepping up in the absence of key players. Satou Sabally continues to lead the team, averaging 20.5 points and 8.1 rebounds per game. Phoenix has been strong at home, boasting a 5–1 record at Footprint Center. However, they are dealing with injuries to key players, including Kahleah Copper and Natasha Mack.

Both of these teams are banged up and not playing at their best, currently. In a difficult matchup like this, we think both teams look to their guards for consistency. With Diggins on the side of the Storm, we like them in the backcourt matchup, and we think Seattle wins 81-72.