- Matchup: Phoenix Mercury vs Seattle Storm
- Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2026
- Venue: Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA
- Broadcast: USA Network
- Betting Odds/Spread: Phoenix (-5.5)
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The Phoenix Mercury (2-8) are set to visit Climate Pledge Arena this Wednesday to clash with the Seattle Storm (3-7). Seattle is starting this game as 5.5-point underdogs, with a total points line placed at 163.5.
In their previous matchup, the Phoenix Mercury faced off against the Minnesota Lynx, ending in a substantial defeat with a score of 111-77. The Mercury shot 34.4% from the field, hitting 22 of 64 attempts, and were successful on 10 of 27 three-point attempts. From the free-throw line, they made 23 of 27, achieving a conversion rate of 85.2%. On the boards, the Mercury secured 23 rebounds, including 3 on offense, while also providing 14 assists. They recorded 16 turnovers and 11 steals throughout the game. Conversely, the Lynx shot a remarkable 63.8% from the floor, making 44 of 69 shots. Minnesota recorded 7 assists, grabbed 40 rebounds (7 offensive), and registered 5 blocks. Notably, Minnesota completed the game with a perfect free-throw percentage, scoring on all 13 attempts and hit 10 out of 17 shots from beyond the arc.
Kahleah Copper was a standout player in the last game, contributing 18 points on 5 of 13 shooting in 27 minutes, along with 2 rebounds and 1 assist.
The Mercury enter this game with a record of 2-8 for the current season. Offensively, they average 83.0 points per game (ranking 12th in the WNBA) while shooting 41.6% from the field. They have successfully converted 32.2% of their 3-point attempts (79 of 245) and maintain an 81.2% free-throw shooting rate. Team-wise, Phoenix averages 31.2 rebounds and has recorded 177 assists this season, placing them 7th in the league for assists. They turn the ball over 12.6 times per game and commit an average of 18.8 fouls. Defensively, they force 13.2 turnovers per game while allowing opponents to shoot 47.0% from the field. Additionally, they yield an average of 34.6 rebounds and 87.9 points per game to their opponents, ranking them 11th in PPG allowed.
In their last outing, the Seattle Storm experienced a loss against the Dallas Wings, ending with a score of 79-56. Seattle managed to secure 30 defensive and 6 offensive rebounds, totaling 36 rebounds in the game. However, they turned the ball over 17 times, achieving 6 steals. The Wings committed 15 fouls, allowing the Storm 17 free-throw attempts, of which they made 12 at a 70.6% accuracy. Seattle struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on only 4 out of 19 attempts (21.1%). Overall, the Storm shot 32.8% from the field, making 20 out of 61 attempts. Defensively, they allowed the Wings to shoot 35.8%, with 29 successful baskets out of 81 attempts.
Flau’jae Johnson was a key player for the Storm, contributing 16 points with 10 rebounds and 1 assist in her 25 minutes on the court, hitting 4 of 12 attempts for a shooting percentage of 33.3%.
Seattle holds a record of 3-7 this season. In terms of offensive performance, the Storm are shooting 40.5% from the field, ranking 14th in the league. They have scored a total of 764 points this season (76.4 points per game) and pull down 31.2 rebounds each game. The team assists 16.8 times on average (15th in the league) and averages 14.3 turnovers per game, alongside committing 21.1 fouls. Defensively, Seattle ranks 5th in points allowed, giving up 82.2 points per game. They force 12.2 turnovers per contest while allowing opponents to shoot 41.5% from the field (2nd in the league). Seattle’s defense permits 30.6% shooting from three-point range and their opponents maintain an 80.3% success rate from the free-throw line. They concede 17.8 assists and 36.6 rebounds per game, ranking 1st and 14th, respectively, in the WNBA.
Who will claim victory in this WNBA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Choose Seattle (+5.5)
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