Mystics vs Mercury Picks and Prediction – 5/25/2025

The Washington Mystics continue a West Coast Road trip Sunday with a game in Phoenix against the Mercury. Washington has split their first two games of the season coming into this matchup on our two game losing streak following a three point loss to Las Vegas in their last outing. Offensively Washington is averaging 82.5 points on 45% shooting from the floor but have averaged just 73 points per game during their two game losing streak. Defensively, Washington has been top tier this season allowing 81.5 points per game overall. Stay in the action with our WNBA Picks.

Brittney Sykes leads the Washington offense this season averaging 26.3 points and five assists per game. Sonia Citron is second on the team averaging 15.8 points and Jade Melbourne is 4th on the roster averaging 12 points per game. Kiki Iriafen Is third on the team averaging 14.5 points to go along with the team leading 10.8 rebounds per game.

The Phoenix Mercury return home Sunday with two wins and one loss on the year following a seven point loss to Seattle to end A2 game-winning streak. Offensively Phoenix averages 80 points 45.2% shot from the floor but scored just 70 points in their loss to Seattle. Defensively Phoenix has allowed 74 points per game but gave up 77 last time out.

Satou Sabally leads the Phoenix offense this season averaging 22.3 points per game. Alyssa Thomas is second on the roster averaging 18.3 points to go along with a team high 7.7 rebounds and 6.7 assists per game. Monique Akoa Makani is third on the team averaging  nine points in nearly 22 minutes per game. Lex Held has been vital for Phoenix this season as well 4th on the team 7.7 points per game.

Phoenix is the better team and has the better defense in this matchup. Look for Phoenix to make enough stops Sunday to control this game from the opening minutes. Take the Mercury to get the job done leading to the win and cover Sunday. Final Score Prediction, Phoenix Mercury win and cover 89-73.