WNBA Connecticut Sun vs Phoenix Mercury Preview and Prediction

Date/Time: 07-05-2017 22:00 EDT

Spread: Phoenix Mercury -6.5

Total: +169.5

The best squad of the Western Conference and of the whole league are hosting the second-best squad of the Eastern Conference, when the Phoenix Mercury, who have been red-hot having lost only twice in their last 10 games, are hosting the Connecticut Sun, who are struggling to find their rhythm after a strong start in the season.

Sun are 10-7 (8-9 ATS) so far in the league and are sitting in the 2^nd place of the Eastern Conference. In their latest matchup they were victorious against the Sparks on the road, 73-72 score. Mercury are 13-5 (12-6 ATS) so far in the league and are tied with the Storm on top of the Western Conference and the whole league. They have won their last three games and in their latest matchup they were victorious against the Mystics on the road, 84-74.

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Connecticut are led in scoring by Chiney Ogwumike with 15.6 ppg. She also adds 7.9 rebounds per game, while Jasmine Thomas follows with 12.9 ppg, adding a team high of 75 total assists. Courtney Williams adds 12.3 ppg and 6 rebounds per game. Phoenix are led in scoring by Diana Taurasi with 20.1 ppg. She also leads the team in total assists with 91, while Brittney Griner follows with 19.9 ppg, adding and a team-best 7.6 rebounds per game. DeWanna Bonner adds 15.6 ppg, 6.1 rebounds and a total of 58 assists.

In their latest matchup earlier this year, Mercury were victorious at home, 89-72. Mercury have a 4-3 home record, while Sun are 5-6 on the road. Connecticut lead the league offensively with 86.9 ppg to Phoenix’s 83.9, while Phoenix have a better defense, allowing 79.4 ppg to Connecticut’s 81.9. Phoenix have a better accuracy from behind the arc, shooting with 36.4% to Connecticut’s 34.2%, while both teams are very close in accuracy from the field, shooting with 45.8% and 45.6%. Phoenix commit fewer turnovers (13.8 to 14.6) and dish more dimes per game (20.8 to 18.8), while Connecticut are better in rebounding, grabbing a league-best 37.1 to Phoenix’s 31.6 (second-worse). Connecticut have been extremely unstable lately while Phoenix have been really strong and stable. Pick Phoenix for an easy home win by more than 7 points in tonight’s game.

Connecticut Sun vs Phoenix Mercury Prediction: Phoenix Mercury -6.5 (-113)