Chicago Sky vs Phoenix Mercury: Prediction and odds | August 18, 2024

The ⁠⁠Chicago Sky vs Phoenix Mercury matchup is one of the four WNBA games scheduled for Sunday. This will be the second meeting between the two teams this season, with Phoenix winning the last game 85-65 as recently as Thursday.

The Sky are fourth in the East and eighth overall with an 11-15 record. They hold the final playoff spot for now. The Mercury are fourth in the West and sixth overall with a 14-13 record.

⁠⁠Chicago Sky vs Phoenix Mercury game details and odds

The ⁠⁠Chicago Sky vs Phoenix Mercury game is scheduled for 9 p.m. EDT on Sunday, Aug. 18, at Footprint Center. The game will be broadcast locally on Arizona's Family 3TV, Arizona's Family Sports, Mercury Live (Livestream) and Marquee Sports Network. It will also stream live on WNBA League Pass.

Moneyline: Sky (+280) vs. Mercury (-360)

Spread: Sky (+8) vs. Mercury (-8)

Total (O/U): Sky -110 (o166.5) vs. Mercury -110 (u166.5)

Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

⁠⁠Chicago Sky vs Phoenix Mercury preview

The two teams have met 44 times in the regular season, with Phoenix leading the all-time series 26-18. The two teams split their past 10 matchups 5-5.

⁠⁠Chicago Sky vs Phoenix Mercury starting lineups

As per Chicago’s injury report, it will be without Elizabeth Williams (torn meniscus) for the rest of the season. Sky coach Teresa Weatherspoon should start:

PG: Rachel Banham SG: Lindsay Allen SF: Michaela Onyenwere PF: Angel Reese C: Kamilla Cardoso

Chicago’s key contributors off of the bench should be Chennedy Carter, Dana Evans, Isabelle Harrison and Diamond DeShields.

The Mercury will be without Rebecca Allen (hamstring) on Sunday. Charisma Osborne, who missed the last game with a leg injury, could be back in action against Chicago. Expect Phoenix coach Nate Tibbetts to start:

PG: Diana Taurasi SG: Natasha Cloud SF: Kahleah Copper PF: Sophie Cunningham C: Brittney Griner

Phoenix’s key bench players could be Mikiah Herbert Harrigan and Natasha Mack.

Editor’s note: These are predicted starting lineups, which could change depending on the availability of players uncertain to play.

⁠⁠Chicago Sky vs Phoenix Mercury prediction

The oddsmakers favor the Mercury to win at home. Going by the matchup between the two teams on Thursday that Phoenix won 85-65, the safe bet would be to go by the oddsmakers' prediction. Expect the Mercury to cover the spread. This could be another low-scoring game with the team total staying under 166.5 points.