Mercury vs Sun Prediction: Must-win game for Mercury?
Mercury vs Sun Prediction: The Connecticut Sun will start as favorites to win their upcoming game against the Phoenix Mercury as per the latest predictions.
It’s high time for the Phoenix Mercury to bring out their best and secure an important win when they meet the Connecticut Sun for the upcoming WNBA fixture tonight. However, it is surely not going to be easy for them considering the form of the mighty Sun.
The Mercury needs to correct many of their mistakes from the last game when they faced a crushing loss to the same team 2 days ago. Nothing looked good for Phoenix on a disappointing night and they fell short of 24 points. Sophie Cunningham and Skylar Diggins-Smith were the only players who gave a decent contribution as they scored 30 points, 6 assists, and 5 rebounds together. The Mercury desperately needs to win this contest to remain in the top 8 of the points table.
The Connecticut Sun is looking all set to secure another win this season by repeating the same performance as the last game against the Mercury. Today, the matchup will be held at the Mohegan Sun Arena again and the Sun will aim to put the visitors on the back foot like the last fixture.
It was a stellar performance from Alyssa Thomas as she registered her second triple-double of the season. Thomas secured 10 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists. Natisha Hiedeman also played well and finished with 16 points and 4 assists.
Mercury vs Sun Prediction: Winning Probability
| Platform | Mercury | Sun | Predicted Winner |
| FiveThirtyEight | 18% | 82% | Sun |
Mercury vs Sun Prediction: Recent Form
The Phoenix Mercury has failed to gain impactful momentum this season. They are currently at 13-18 in the fourth position of the Western Conference (Overall #7 seed). Phoenix has got 2 wins from the last 5 fixtures. They have maintained a poor away record of 4-13 so far.
The Connecticut Sun has proved itself to be one of the top title contenders this year. They are currently at 21-10 in the second position of the Eastern Conference. In the home games, they have been 11-5 as of now.
Mercury vs Sun Prediction: Team Stats
| Stats | Phoenix Mercury | Connecticut Sun |
| Points Per Game | 82.3 | 85.2 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 31.2 | 36.4 |
| Assists Per Game | 19.3 | 20.9 |
Mercury vs Sun Prediction: Injuries
Phoenix Mercury: Diamond DeShields (Guard)
Connecticut Sun: Bria Hartley (Guard)
Mercury vs Sun Prediction: Head to Head
There have been 35 matchups between these two teams so far in the WNBA. The Connecticut Sun is leading with 20 wins, while the Phoenix Mercury managed to win 15 games. If we talk about the last 5 meetings, the Sun has complete domination as they won all those 5 games. The previous meeting took place in the current season 2 days ago on 2 August 2022. The Connecticut Sun won that game comfortably with a score of 87-63.
Mercury vs Sun Prediction: Previous Meeting Highlights
Mercury vs Sun Prediction: Possible Lineup
Phoenix Mercury: Guard- Skylar Diggins-Smith | Guard- Diana Taurasi | Forward- Shey Puddy | Forward- Sophie Cunningham | Center- Brianna Turner
Connecticut Sun: Guard- Natisha Hiedeman | Guard- Courtney Williams | Forward- Alyssa Thomas | Forward- DeWana Bonner | Center– Jonquel Jones
Mercury vs Sun Prediction: Players to Watch Out
Phoenix Mercury:
| Player | Position | Points Per Game | Assists Per Game | Rebounds Per Game |
| Skylar Diggins-Smith | Guard | 19.8 | 5.7 | 4.2 |
| Player | Position | Points Per Game | Assists Per Game | Turnovers Per Game |
| Diana Taurasi | Guard | 16.7 | 3.9 | 2.7 |
| Player | Position | Points Per Game | Rebounds Per Game | Steals Per Game |
| Sophie Cunningham | Forward | 12.3 | 4.4 | 1.0 |
Connecticut Sun:
| Player | Position | Points Per Game | Rebounds Per Game | Steals Per Game |
| Jonquel Jones | Center | 14.5 | 8.5 | 1.2 |
| Player | Position | Points Per Game | Rebounds Per Game | Steals Per Game |
| DeWanna Bonner | Forward | 13.8 | 4.8 | 1.3 |
| Player | Position | Points Per Game | Rebounds Per Game | Assists Per Game |
| Alyssa Thomas | Forward | 13.5 | 8.0 | 6.1 |
Mercury vs Sun Prediction: Winner
All the odds are highly favoring the Connecticut Sun for this encounter. They are looking like a much stronger side than the Phoenix Mercury. Moreover, their confidence will be high after winning a one-sided affair just 2 days ago. On the other hand, the Phoenix Mercury will play under the pressure of saving their playoff spot. They need to forget what happened till now and formulate a fresh plan to give a tough fight to Connecticut. As per the predictions and betting platforms, the Sun is expected to win this game tonight.
