As two struggling teams prepare to meet on the court, the Chicago Sky will host the Phoenix Mercury this Sunday night at Wintrust Arena. With the Sky currently facing significant challenges due to injuries, the prediction leans heavily in favor of Phoenix.
The Sky, already without star player Courtney Vandersloot for the season, will also be missing Angel Reese, Ariel Atkins, and Hailey Van Lith. These injuries have left Chicago with a depleted roster and a seven-game losing streak in which they have failed to cover the spread as underdogs. In their most recent game, they managed to keep the margin closer against the expansion Valkyries, losing by just seven points for the first time in several matches.
On the other hand, the Mercury, despite their own struggles with five losses in their last six games, still possess a talented lineup. Led by Satou Sabally, averaging 17.2 points per game, and Alyssa Thomas, contributing 16.2 points per game, Phoenix carries a high-scoring capability that could exploit the Sky’s defensive vulnerabilities. Chicago is ranked second-last in defensive rating in the WNBA, with a rating of 109.5.
The prediction suggests the Mercury will cover the spread of -13.5 and recommends a same-game parlay of Mercury -13.5, over 166.5 points, and a prop bet for Satou Sabally to score over 15.5 points. The offensive prowess of the Mercury paired with the defensive struggles of the Sky make for a potentially high-scoring game.
As the two teams clash, viewers can catch the action starting at 6:00 p.m. ET on AZ Family Sports and The U. In a state of adversity, the Mercury may find this matchup an opportunity to reignite their energy and performance as they seek to secure a much-needed victory against a faltering Sky team.