Phoenix Mercury vs. Chicago Sky Prediction, Odds and Game Preview – Sept. 15
The Phoenix Mercury (17-20) will try to stop a three-game losing streak when visiting the Chicago Sky (13-24) on September 15, 2024 at Wintrust Arena.
If you are trying to gain an edge on Sunday’s game, find out the best bets available in this matchup, in this article (according to our computer predictions).
Mercury vs. Sky Predictions
Spread: Sky (+2.5) to Cover
- The data strongly suggests betting on the Sky in this one. The model favors them while BetMGM has the Mercury favored and the difference between the two is 3.9 points.
- The Sky have a 16-21-0 record against the spread this year.
- Chicago has a 9-16 record against the spread this year when an underdog by 2.5 points or more.
- The Mercury have a 19-18-0 record against the spread this season.
- Phoenix has an 8-5 record against the spread in games it was favored by 2.5 points or more this season.
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Total: Over 158.5
- The model predicts a total 4.5 points higher than the one set by BetMGM for this game.
- Mercury games have finished over 158.5 points scored, their current matchup’s point total, 25 times (out of 37) this season.
- This season, 19 of Chicago’s 37 total matchups have gone over 158.5 total points scored.
- The teams have hit the over in 18 of the Mercury’s 37 games with a set total.
- Sky games have hit the over in 17 out of 37 opportunities (45.9%).
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Moneyline Winner: Sky (+125)
- Prediction: Sky 82, Mercury 81
- Chicago has entered the game as the underdog 25 times this season and won five, or 20%, of those games.
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Where to Watch Mercury vs. Sky: 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
Mercury Leaders
- The Mercury scoring leader is Kahleah Copper, who averages 21.6 per contest to go with 4.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists.
- Monique Billings is Phoenix’s leading rebounder, grabbing six per game, while Natasha Cloud is its best passer, averaging 6.7 assists in each contest.
- Diana Taurasi leads the Mercury in three-point shooting, making an average of 2.4 shots per game from beyond the arc.
- Cloud and Natasha Mack lead Phoenix on the defensive end, with Cloud leading the team in steals, averaging 1.4 per game, and Mack in blocks, averaging 1.2 per contest.
Mercury Injuries
| Name | Game Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Allen | Out | Hamstring |
| Charisma Osborne | Out | Leg |
Sky Leaders
- Chennedy Carter is the top scorer for the Sky with 17.4 points per game. She also adds 3.5 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game to her scoring output.
- The Chicago leaders in rebounding and assists are Angel Reese with 13.1 rebounds per game (she also adds 13.6 points and 1.9 assists per game) and Lindsay Allen with 3.8 assists per game (she also tacks on 6.4 points and 1.9 rebounds per game).
- Rachel Banham averages 1.2 three-pointers per game, the most on the Sky.
- Chicago’s leader in steals is Reese with 1.3 per game, and its leader in blocks is Kamilla Cardoso with 1.4 per game.
Sky Injuries
| Name | Game Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Angel Reese | Out For Season | Wrist |
| Elizabeth Williams | Out For Season | Meniscus |
All stats in this article refer to the 2024 regular season.
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