The Phoenix Mercury (17-18) will turn to Kahleah Copper (third in WNBA, 21.9 points per game) to help knock off Jewell Loyd (sixth in league, 20.1) and the Seattle Storm (20-14) on September 7, 2024 at Climate Pledge Arena.

Before you place an informed wager on the matchup, see the best bets available in Saturday’s game according to our computer predictions.

Storm vs. Mercury Predictions

Spread: Storm (-6.5) to Cover

• Both BetMGM and the model expect the Storm to walk away with the victory, but the model spread (9.3) is 2.8 points further in their direction.
• The Storm are 17-17-0 ATS this season.
• When it has played as at least 6.5-point favorites this season, Seattle is 8-8 against the spread.
• The Mercury have gone 19-16-0 ATS this year.
• Phoenix has a 3-4 record against the spread when an underdog by 6.5 points or more this season.

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Total: Over 163.5

• The model’s predicted total (164.1 points) and the BetMGM set total (163.5 points) are virtually the same for this contest.
• This year, the Storm games have gone over 163.5 points scored, their current matchup’s total, 18 (out of 34) times.
• This year, 20 of Phoenix’s 35 games have had a combined total higher than 163.5 points scored.
• Storm games have hit the over in 14 out of 35 opportunities (40%).
• A total of 17 of the Mercury’s 35 games with a set total have hit the over (48.6%).

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Moneyline Winner: Storm (-275)

• Prediction: Storm 87, Mercury 77
• This season, Phoenix has been the underdog 18 times and won five, or 27.8%, of those games.

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Where to Watch Storm vs. Mercury: Live Stream & TV Channel

• When: Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 9:00 PM ET
• Where: Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington
• TV Channel: NBA TV, AZFamily, Mercury Live, FOX13+, and Amazon Prime Video
• Livestream: Watch this game on Prime Video (Regional restrictions may apply)

Storm Leaders

• The scoring leader for the Storm this season is Loyd, who averages 20.1 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game.
• Seattle’s leading rebounder is Ezi Magbegor averaging 8.2 boards per game and its best passer is Skylar Diggins-Smith and her 6.4 assists per game.
• Loyd makes more threes per game than any other member of the Storm, knocking down shots from beyond the arc at a clip of 1.6 per contest.
• The Seattle steals leader is Nneka Ogwumike, who averages two takeaways per game, while its blocks leader is Magbegor, who compiles 2.2 rejections per contest.

Storm Injuries

Mercury Leaders

• Copper sits at the top of the Mercury scoring leaderboard with 21.9 points per game. She also grabs 4.6 rebounds and averages 2.2 assists per game.
• Monique Billings puts up a stat line of 6.1 rebounds, 8 points and 1.6 assists per game for Phoenix to take the top rebound spot on the team. Natasha Cloud holds the top spot for assists with 6.8 per game, adding 11.6 points and 4.2 rebounds per outing.
• Diana Taurasi is the most prolific from distance for the Mercury, hitting 2.4 threes per game.
• Phoenix’s leader in steals is Cloud with 1.5 per game, and its leader in blocks is Natasha Mack with 1.2 per game.

Mercury Injuries

All stats in this article refer to the 2024 regular season.

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