⁠⁠Phoenix Mercury vs Chicago Sky: Prediction and odds | September 15, 2024

The ⁠⁠Phoenix Mercury vs Chicago Sky matchup is one of the six WNBA games scheduled for Sunday. This will be the third and final matchup between the two teams this season, with Phoenix leading the season series 2-0. They last met on Aug. 18, a game that the Mercury won 86-68.

The Mercury have a 17-20 record and are off to the playoffs. The Sky are in the midst of a three-team battle for the final postseason spot. Chicago is currently ninth overall with a 13-24 record. The Washington Mystics are eighth with a 13-24 record as well but are ahead in the standings because of their head-to-head record. The Atlanta Dream are 10th with a 12-25 record.

⁠⁠Phoenix Mercury vs Chicago Sky game details and odds

The ⁠⁠Phoenix Mercury vs Chicago Sky game is scheduled for 6 p.m. EDT on Sunday, Sept. 15, at Wintrust Arena. The game will be broadcast on Arizona's Family 3TV, Arizona's Family Sports and Mercury Live (Livestream). Fans can also stream the game live on WNBA League Pass.

Moneyline: Mercury (-125) vs. Sky (+105)

Spread: Mercury (-2) vs. Sky (+2)

Total (O/U): Mercury -110 (o157.5) vs. Sky -110 (u157.5)

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

⁠⁠Phoenix Mercury vs Chicago Sky preview

The two teams have met 45 times in the regular season, with Phoenix holding a 27-18 lead. The past 10 matchups between them have been evenly split up 5-5.

⁠⁠Phoenix Mercury vs Chicago Sky starting lineups

As per ESPN, Phoenix will be without Charisma Osborne (lower leg injury) and Rebecca Allen (hamstring) on Sunday. Kahleah Copper is questionable as well with a back injury. Phoenix coach Nate Tibbetts could start:

PG: Diana Taurasi SG: Natasha Cloud SF: Celeste Taylor PF: Sophie Cunningham C: Brittney Griner

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

The Sky will be without star rookie Angel Reese (wrist injury) for the rest of the year. The team will also be without Elizabeth Williams (torn meniscus) and Diamond DeShields (sprained right ankle). Kamilla Cardoso is listed as day-to-day but should play based on the importance of the game. Sky coach Teresa Weatherspoon should start:

PG: Chennedy Carter SG: Lindsay Allen SF: Michaela Onyenwere PF: Isabelle Harrison C: Kamilla Cardoso

Chicago’s key bench players should be Brianna Turner, Dana Evans and Rachel Banham.

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

⁠⁠Phoenix Mercury vs Chicago Sky prediction

The oddsmakers see this as a close game and gave Phoenix just a two-point advantage. However, going by Chicago’s recent record, we expect the Mercury to get a dominating win, with the team total going past 157.5 points.