- Matchup: Dallas Wings vs Phoenix Mercury
- Date: Monday, September 21, 2026
- Venue: Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix, AZ
- Broadcast: USA Network
- Betting Line: Dallas -5.5
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The Phoenix Mercury (15-27) are set to face off against the Dallas Wings (26-16) at the Mortgage Matchup Center on Monday night. Dallas enters this game as 5.5-point favorites, with the over/under set at 172.5.
In their previous encounter, the Dallas Wings triumphed over the Phoenix Mercury, winning 87-82. Dallas posted a field goal percentage of 42.3%, making 30 of 71 attempts, and hit 8 out of 25 from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, the Wings converted 19 of 26 for a success rate of 73.1%. They recorded 32 rebounds, including 7 offensive, while dishing out 21 assists and forcing 13 turnovers alongside 10 steals. On defense, Dallas allowed their opponents to shoot 43.5% from the floor, with Phoenix going 30 of 69. Phoenix registered 6 assists and 5 steals, compiling 35 rebounds (6 offensive and 29 defensive) and blocking 6 shots. They made 15 of 21 free throws, achieving a conversion rate of 71.4%, and shot 7 out of 26 from three-point range.
Paige Bueckers had a standout performance in the last game, scoring 26 points on 10 of 19 shooting. She played for 31 minutes and grabbed 4 rebounds, finishing with a shooting percentage of 52.6% from the field and distributing 5 assists.
The Dallas Wings enter this matchup with an impressive record of 26-16 this season. They average 89.1 points per game, ranking 6th in the league, with a field goal percentage of 46.7%. The team converts 34.2% of their three-point attempts (344 of 1,007) and holds an impressive free-throw percentage of 78.9%. Dallas secures 34.5 rebounds per game and has amassed 923 assists this season, leading the league in assists. They average 11.0 turnovers per game and commit 18.3 fouls. On defense, the Wings force their opponents into 12.1 turnovers per game and draw 18.4 fouls, allowing 33.3% shooting from beyond the arc, placing them 5th in the league in points allowed per game (85.1). Opponents shoot 44.8% against them, with the Wings conceding 33.4 rebounds and ranking 5th in assists allowed (832 this season).
In their last outing, the Phoenix Mercury faced defeat against the Dallas Wings, ending with a score of 87-82. The Mercury managed to collect 29 defensive boards and 6 offensive boards for a total of 35. They turned the ball over 13 times while getting 5 steals. The Wings committed 19 fouls, sending the Mercury to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 15 attempts (71.4%). From three-point range, Phoenix successfully made 7 of 26 shots (26.9%). Overall, they shot 30 of 69 from the field for an efficiency of 43.5%. The Mercury allowed Dallas to shoot 30 of 71, leading to a 42.3% shooting percentage. They went 8 of 25 from three and finished 19 of 26 from the free-throw line (73.1%). On the boards, Phoenix allowed Dallas to grab 32 rebounds, including 7 offensive.
Lexi Held was a notable contributor for the Mercury, hitting 7 of 11 shots for a field goal percentage of 63.6%, securing 2 rebounds. She scored 21 points during her 26 minutes on the court and contributed 3 assists.
Phoenix holds a record of 15-27 for the season. Offensively, they shoot 44.5% from the field, ranking 9th in the WNBA. The Mercury have scored a total of 3,543 points this year, averaging 84.4 points per game, and securing 31.6 rebounds per game. They dish out 20.2 assists, placing them 10th in the league, while committing 13.0 turnovers per game. Defensively, Phoenix averages 18.9 personal fouls per game and shoots 78.8% from the free-throw line. They rank 8th in points allowed, giving up 87.4 per game. The Mercury permit opponents to shoot 35.8% from three (406 of 1,135) and see teams convert 79.0% of their free-throw attempts. They allow 21.3 assists and 33.8 rebounds per game, ranking 11th and 9th, respectively, while forcing 13.0 turnovers and allowing opponents to shoot 46.2% from the field, placing them 10th in defensive efficiency.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s WNBA matchup against the spread?
Selection: Opt for Phoenix (+6.5)
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