- Matchup: Washington Mystics vs. Phoenix Mercury
- Date: Thursday, August 27, 2026
- Venue: Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix, AZ
- Broadcast: Prime Video
- Odds/Point Spread: Washington -2.5
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On Thursday, the Phoenix Mercury (13-25) will host the Washington Mystics (23-15) at the Mortgage Matchup Center. Phoenix enters the game as 2.5-point underdogs. The total points line is set at 167.5.
Last time they met, the Washington Mystics secured a victory against the Phoenix Mercury, winning 94-84. Washington recorded an impressive field goal percentage of 51.5% (35 out of 68) and converted 9 of their 21 three-point attempts. From the charity stripe, the Mystics sank 15 out of 20 free throws for a conversion rate of 75.0%. They also grabbed 35 boards, with 10 of those being offensive rebounds. Additionally, Washington dished out 21 assists, forced 9 turnovers, and registered 4 steals. Defensively, the Mystics allowed the Mercury to shoot 47.1% (33 out of 70) from the floor. The Mercury had 6 assists and 9 steals overall, while collecting 26 rebounds (6 offensive, 20 defensive) and recording 5 blocks. At the free-throw line, Phoenix shot 88.2%, making 15 of 17 attempts, but struggled from downtown, hitting only 3 of 17 shots.
Sonia Citron was a standout contributor in that game, scoring 19 points on 5 of 10 shooting over 29 minutes, along with 1 rebound and 9 assists, reflecting a shooting percentage of 50.0%.
Washington enters this matchup with a record of 23-15 this season, averaging 82.9 points per game (12th in the WNBA) while shooting 44.7% from the floor. The Mystics have been effective from beyond the arc, hitting 30.8% of their 3-point attempts (229 of 744), and converting 73.1% at the free-throw line. As a team, they are averaging 37.8 rebounds per game and have tallied 742 assists this season, which ranks 12th in the league. They turn the ball over 15.0 times per game and commit an average of 19.4 fouls per outing. On defense, Washington forces opponents into 11.9 turnovers while conceding 23.2 personal fouls per game. Their opponent’s field goal percentage against them is 43.0% (454 of 882), and they allow an average of 30.1 rebounds per game, ranking 5th league-wide in assists surrendered at 752. They give up 33.5% on 3-point shots and are ranked 2nd in the league for points per game allowed, letting opponents score an average of 83.2.
In their previous game, the Phoenix Mercury fell to the Washington Mystics 94-84. The Mercury secured 20 defensive rebounds and 6 offensive boards, totaling 26 rebounds. They turned the ball over 9 times while making 9 steals. The Mystics committed 19 personal fouls, allowing the Mercury to go to the line 17 times, converting 15 attempts for a free throw percentage of 88.2%. Phoenix struggled from long-range, making just 3 of 17 attempts (17.6%). At the end of the game, the Mercury shot 33 of 70 from the floor, giving them a shooting percentage of 47.1%. The Mystics shot a high 51.5% (35 of 68) against them, while Phoenix’s three-point shooting stood at 42.9%, with 9 out of 21 made. They permitted the Mystics to grab 35 rebounds total, including 10 offensive boards.
Kahleah Copper played a pivotal role for the Mercury in this game, scoring 19 points on 7 of 16 shooting (43.8%) while collecting 5 rebounds over 31 minutes, along with 2 assists.
Phoenix holds a record of 13-25 this season. On average, the Mercury commit 18.6 personal fouls per game and shoot 78.5% from the free-throw line. They execute 20.0 assists per game (11th in the WNBA) while averaging 13.1 turnovers. The Mercury have scored a total of 3,193 points this season, averaging 84.0 points per game, and pulling down 31.5 rebounds. Offensively, they are shooting 44.4% from the floor, ranking 10th in the league. Defensively, Phoenix is 9th in the WNBA for points surrendered per game, allowing an average of 88.0. They force 12.8 turnovers per game and have allowed opponents to shoot 46.5% from the field (11th in the league). Additionally, they give up 36.0% on three-point attempts (375 of 1,041) and their opponents convert 79.3% of their free throws. They allow an average of 21.5 assists and 34.1 boards per game, ranked 11th and 10th respectively.
Who will take home the win in tonight’s WNBA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Take Phoenix (+2.5)
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