The Phoenix Mercury (17-20) will look to snap a three-game losing streak when visiting the Chicago Sky (13-24) on September 15, 2024 at Wintrust Arena.

Our computer predictions for Sunday’s game can help you make an informed wager by picking the best bets available.

Sky vs. Mercury Predictions

Spread: Mercury (+2.5) to Cover

  • The model favors the Sky by 1.4 points, just 1.1 less than the 2.5-point spread set by BetMGM.
  • The Mercury are 19-18-0 against the spread this year.
  • Phoenix has an 8-12 record against the spread this year when an underdog by 2.5 points or more.
  • So far this season, the Sky have compiled a 16-21-0 record against the spread.
  • In games it has played as at least 2.5-point favorites this season, Chicago is 6-2 against the spread.

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Total: Over 157

  • The BetMGM point total for this matchup is just six points lower than the model projection.
  • The Sky and their opponent have combined to score over 157 points, the current matchup’s point total, in 21 of 37 games this year.
  • This year, 26 of Phoenix’s 37 total matchups have gone over 157 total points scored.
  • Sky games have gone over the point total in 17 out of 37 opportunities (45.9%).
  • The teams have hit the over in 18 of the Mercury’s 37 games with a set total.

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Moneyline Winner: Sky (-120)

  • Prediction: Sky 82, Mercury 81
  • Phoenix has entered the game as the underdog 20 times this season and won five, or 25%, of those games.

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

  • When: Sunday, September 15, 2024 at 6:00 PM ET
  • Where: Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois
  • TV Channel: AZFamily and Mercury Live
  • Live Stream: Fubo

Sky Leaders

  • Chennedy Carter leads the Sky in scoring, tallying 17.4 points per game to go with 3.5 rebounds and 3.1 assists.
  • Angel Reese is Chicago’s leading rebounder, pulling down 13.1 per game, while Lindsay Allen is its best passer, distributing 3.8 assists in each contest.
  • The Sky get the most three-point shooting production out of Rachel Banham, who makes 1.2 threes per game.
  • Reese is Chicago’s leader in steals, averaging 1.3 steals per game, while Kamilla Cardoso leads them in blocks with 1.4 per contest.

Sky Injuries

Name Game Status Injury
Elizabeth Williams Out For Season Meniscus
Angel Reese Out For Season Wrist

Mercury Leaders

  • Kahleah Copper racks up 21.6 points per game to be the top scorer for the Mercury.
  • Monique Billings puts up a stat line of six rebounds, 7.8 points and 1.5 assists per game for Phoenix to take the top rebound spot on the team. Natasha Cloud holds the top spot for assists with 6.7 per game, adding 11.5 points and 4.1 rebounds per contest.
  • Diana Taurasi averages 2.4 three-pointers per game, the most on the Mercury.
  • Phoenix’s leader in steals is Cloud (1.4 per game), and its leader in blocks is Natasha Mack (1.2 per game).

Mercury Injuries

Name Game Status Injury
Rebecca Allen Out Hamstring
Charisma Osborne Out Leg

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

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