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Mystics vs Mercury Betting Pick
This game will be played at Footprint Center at 10:00 PM ET on Thursday, July 14, 2022.
The Washington Mystics and Phoenix Mercury were both expected to be playoff teams this season. But with the Mercury’s struggles this year, only Washington is in a playoff position so far. On Thursday night, the Mercury will look for an important win to help them get closer to the top-eight. In our WNBA picks on Thursday night, we look at Mystics vs Mercury, as the Mystics look to stay hot while the Mercury look to get themselves going.
Why Bet The Mystics:
✅ The Washington Mystics have simply been a dominant team when Elena Delle Donne is on the floor. They have gone 12-4 with Delle Donne active, compared to 3-6 with her out due to injury management. There has been no indication that Delle Donne will be out for this game, and it is worth backing the Mystics as long as she is expected to play.
✅ Fatigue for the Phoenix Mercury is going to be a factor coming into this game. The Mercury played a double overtime game on Tuesday night in Minnesota, and looked clearly gassed at the end of the game. Now, they have to travel back to Phoenix and play against the Mystics on short rest. That is not going to end well for the Mercury here.
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✅ There is a huge difference in depth between the Mystics and Mercury this season. Washington has one of the best benches in the WNBA this season, especially with Shatori Walker-Kimbrough upping her scoring output lately. Phoenix has a weak bench by comparison, and that will be where this game is won.
Washington Mystics
The Washington Mystics have won two straight games, including their first game out of the All-Star break against the LA Sparks. They have looked like a legitimate title contender with Elena Delle Donne on the floor, as evidenced by their 12-4 record with Delle Donne active. On Thursday, the Mystics face another road test with their top star active, and will look to move closer to the top-four in the standings.
For Washington, there is a pretty clear interior edge in this game, especially with Delle Donne’s ability to score near the basket. But they will need to be diligent in guarding the perimeter players from the Mercury, who were electric on Tuesday against the Lynx. Not giving up open looks to shooters like Diana Taurasi and Skylar Diggins-Smith will be crucial if this game is close down the stretch.
Phoenix Mercury
The Phoenix Mercury nearly stole their last game on the road against the Minnesota Lynx. After two overtime periods, though, the Mercury ran out of gas and they were not able to hit enough shots to stay within striking distance. Here, the Mercury will look for another big night from the perimeter, only without the overtime drama.
Interior defense was a huge issue for the Mercury against the Lynx, as is to be expected when Sylvia Fowles is on the opposing team. While the Mystics do not have the same caliber of player at the center position, they do have a nice combination of bigs in Delle Donne and Shakira Austin. The Mercury may not be able to grab as many offensive rebounds tonight as they did on Tuesday as a result, which could harm them in a big way.