- Matchup: Chicago Sky vs. Phoenix Mercury
- Event Date: Friday, May 15, 2026
- Venue: Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix, AZ
- Broadcasting On: ION
- Current Odds: Chicago (+4.5)
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This Friday, the Chicago Sky (2-0) will visit the Mortgage Matchup Center to take on the Phoenix Mercury (1-2). In this matchup, Phoenix is the favorite with a spread of 4.5 points, and the over/under is set at 166.5 points.
The last game for the Chicago Sky saw them defeat the Golden State Valkyries with a score of 69-63. Chicago finished the game shooting 36.2% from the field, making 25 of 69 attempts, and hitting 6 of 20 from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they converted 13 of their 21 attempts, resulting in a percentage of 61.9%. On the boards, the Sky gathered 46 rebounds, with 14 coming offensively. They assisted on 22 baskets, forced 8 turnovers, and recorded 4 steals. Defensively, Chicago held Golden State to 29.3% shooting from the field, allowing 22 of 75 shots. The Valkyries recorded 3 assists and achieved 6 steals. Additionally, Golden State secured 24 rebounds (3 offensive, 21 defensive) and blocked 7 shots, while going 75.0% from the free-throw line by hitting 12 of 16 attempts and converting 7 of their 26 three-point attempts.
Key player Rickea Jackson led the Sky, scoring 18 points on 6 of 18 shooting. She played for 39 minutes and added 5 rebounds, finishing the game with a shooting percentage of 33.3% and 5 assists.
The Chicago Sky come into this game with an unbeaten record of 2-0. They average 83.5 points per game, ranking 9th in the WNBA, and shoot at 42.0% efficiency from the field. The Sky have recorded a three-point shooting percentage of 32.4% (12 of 37), with a free throw conversion rate of 70.9%. Rebounding-wise, they average 42.5 boards per game and have tallied 41 assists this season, putting them 9th in the league for passing. They commit 8.5 turnovers per game and an average of 18 personal fouls. Defensively, the Sky force 9.5 turnovers and draw 21.5 fouls from opponents. They allow just 29.1% shooting from long-range and rank 2nd for points allowed per game at 73.0. Chicago gives up a field goal percentage of 34.9% (19 of 43) and secures an average of 33.0 rebounds per game as a unit. They rank 2nd in allowing assists to opponents, having surrendered 30 so far this season.
In their previous outing, the Phoenix Mercury fell short against the Minnesota Lynx, losing 88-84. In that game, they secured 22 defensive rebounds and 9 offensive boards for a total of 31. The Mercury had 11 turnovers but managed to record 11 steals. Minnesota committed 28 fouls, allowing Phoenix 33 free-throw attempts, of which they converted 23 for a 69.7% shooting rate. From beyond the arc, Phoenix had a success rate of 31.0%, netting 9 of 29 attempts. Overall, they shot 36.6% from the field, hitting 26 of 71 shots. Conversely, the Lynx managed to shoot 50.0% from the field, and Phoenix granted them 43 total rebounds (9 on the offensive end).
Kahleah Copper significantly contributed for the Mercury, scoring 30 points with a shooting accuracy of 42.9% (9 of 21). She also added 1 rebound and 2 assists during her 35 minutes of play.
The Mercury currently stand at 1-2 for the season. They average 17.7 personal fouls per game, while achieving a free throw percentage of 76.1%. Phoenix assists its teammates 21.0 times per game, placing them 4th in the WNBA, and averages 11.7 turnovers. They have scored a total of 262 points this season, averaging 87.3 points per game, and they pull down an average of 30.7 rebounds. As far as shooting goes, the Mercury are hitting 44.6% from the field, ranking 7th overall. On defense, they rank 7th in points allowed per game at 83.0, conceding 33.8% from three-point range (24 of 71), with opponents shooting 74.0% from free throws. They allow an average of 21.3 assists and 36.0 boards per game, ranking 13th and 11th in the league, respectively. Phoenix forces 13.7 turnovers per game while allowing opponents to shoot 46.5% from the field, ranking 11th overall.
What are tonight’s parlay predictions?
Analyst’s Prediction: Go with Phoenix (-4.5) and the over at 166.5 points
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