Mercury vs. Mystics WNBA Picks & Bets (Sunday)
There are five WNBA contests throughout the day, and no shortage of betting options to consider. Let's not waste any more time, and jump right into some of our favorite selections. Here are our top WNBA picks and best bets for Sunday's game Mercury vs. Mystics.
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Sunday’s Top 5 WNBA Picks & Bets: Mercury vs. Mystics
(Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook)
Phoenix Mercury First-Quarter -2.5 (-111)
Given the fact that Washington played just yesterday, we are expecting a fully healthy Mercury team to jump out to an early lead in the first 10 minutes. The Mystics will more than likely be sitting a starter or two, in hopes of preserving energy for the final stretch of the season. You may want to get this number early before lineups become official.
Phoenix is 5-5 in their last 10 first quarters, and have been finding success with the deep ball. The Mercury are shooting almost 37% from beyond the arc over that span, and 38.3% when playing on the road. Post All-Star break, Phoenix is averaging 10.5 attempts above the perimeter in the first quarter.
This contest will be the first back-to-back situation for the Mystics in 2025. The team averages only 19 points in the first quarter when playing on only one day of rest. It will be interesting to see if a shorter turnaround means even fewer points. Phoenix is in dire need of a win after losing its past three contests. A fast start against a vulnerable Mystics squad could be exactly what the Mercury need to turn their fortunes around.