Two teams that have had trouble finding wins as of late will face off on Sunday night as the Chicago Sky host the Phoenix Mercury at Wintrust Arena.
Chicago’s injury-plagued roster has made it difficult for it to compete, which is why I’m taking Phoenix to cover in my Mercury vs. Sky predictions.
Let’s dig deeper into tonight’s matchup in my free WNBA picks for Sunday, August 3.
Mercury vs Sky predictions
My Mercury vs Sky best bet: Mercury -13.5 (-112 at DraftKings)
The Phoenix Mercury have lost five of six and are 1-3 on their current round trip, while the Chicago Sky find itself in a seven-game losing streak in which they've failed to cover even a single time as an underdog. While these two teams are both struggling, it’s the Sky that find themselves in far worse shape.
Chicago is currently playing with a depleted roster. Already without Courtney Vandersloot for the season, the Sky are currently playing without Angel Reese, Ariel Atkins, and Hailey Van Lith.
Those absences have taken an already weak team and made it uncompetitive. During the seven-game losing streak, Chicago hadn’t managed to lose by single digits until Friday, when it held the expansion Valkyries to within seven points.
By head coach Nate Tibbetts’ own admission, the Mercury haven’t been playing with enough energy since the All-Star break, but Phoenix still has a talented roster, with Satou Sabally (17.2 ppg) and Alyssa Thomas (16.2 ppg) leading a team that averages 83.4 ppg.
The Mercury offense should overwhelm a Sky team that is second-last in the WNBA in defensive rating (109.5) and playing even worse without Reese in the lineup. I’m taking the Mercury to cover.
Mercury vs Sky same-game parlay (SGP)
Mercury -13.5
Over 166.5
Satou Sabally Over 15.5 points
I like the Mercury to cover in what should be a high-scoring game, so I’ll be add the Over in my SGP. The Over has hit in both games between these teams so far this season, and Phoenix’s fast-paced style should get us Over the total.
I also like Satou Sabally to rebound from her recent scoring funk and cash her Over against a weak opponent tonight.
Mercury vs Sky odds
Mercury vs Sky live odds
Mercury vs Sky opening odds
- Spread: Phoenix -10.5 | Chicago +10.5
- Moneyline: Phoenix -600 | Chicago +450
- Over/Under: Over 164 | Under 164
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How to watch Mercury vs Sky
| Location | Wintrust Arena, Chicago, IL |
| Date | Sunday, 8-3-2025 |
| Tip-off | 6:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | AZ Family Sports, The U |
Mercury vs Sky latest injuries
Mercury: No key injuries to report.
Sky: Angel Reese C (Out), Hailey Van Lith G (Out), Ariel Atkins G (Out), Courtney Vandersloot G (Out).
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