Connecticut Sun vs Phoenix Mercury: Prediction and odds | September 13, 2024

The ⁠⁠Connecticut Sun vs Phoenix Mercury matchup is one of the five WNBA games scheduled for Friday. This will be the fourth and final contest between the two teams this season, with Connecticut leading the season series 3-0. In their last game on July 14, the Sun won 96-69.

The Sun have a 26-10 record and are through to the playoffs. They are currently second in the East and third overall. The Mercury have also secured a spot in the postseason. They are fourth in the West and seventh overall with a 17-19 record.

⁠⁠Connecticut Sun vs Phoenix Mercury game details and odds

The ⁠⁠Connecticut Sun vs Phoenix Mercury game is scheduled for 10 p.m. EDT on Friday, Sept. 13, at Footprint Center. The game will be broadcast on ION. It will also stream live on WNBA League Pass.

Moneyline: Sun (-240) vs. Mercury (+195)

Spread: Sun (-6) vs. Mercury (+6)

Total (O/U): Sun -110 (o156.5) vs. Mercury -110 (u156.5)

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

⁠⁠Connecticut Sun vs Phoenix Mercury preview

These two teams have met 57 times in the regular season, with Connecticut holding a significant 33-24 lead. The Sun are on a four-game win streak against the Mercury and have an 8-2 record in the past 10 matchups between them.

⁠⁠Connecticut Sun vs Phoenix Mercury starting lineups

As per their injury report, the Sun will be without Tiffany Mitchell because of an illness. Connecticut coach Stephanie White should start:

PG: Tyasha Harris SG: Dijonai Carrington SF: DeWanna Bonner PF: Alyssa Thomas C: Brionna Jones

The Sun’s key bench players should be Marina Mabrey, Olivia Nelson-Ododa and Veronica Burton.

The Mercury will be without Charisma Osborne (lower leg injury) and Rebecca Allen (hamstring), while Kahleah Copper is questionable with a back injury. Phoenix coach Nate Tibbetts could start:

PG: Diana Taurasi SG: Natasha Cloud SF: Monique Billings PF: Sophie Cunningham C: Brittney Griner

Phoenix’s key bench players could be Celeste Taylor, Amy Atwell and Natasha Mack.

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

⁠⁠Connecticut Sun vs Phoenix Mercury prediction

The Sun are projected to win this game on the road. They have been the better team this season and should cover the spread for a win on Friday. This should be a high-scoring game with the team total going past 156.5 points.