Bet on Mercury to win by more than 14.5 points in this contest
The last detailed data on the Phoenix Mercury vs. Connecticut Sun WNBA game was from August 5, 2025, where the Mercury were heavy favourites over the Sun. At that time, the Mercury had a strong record of 17-11, and were favoured by around -15 points with a moneyline of about -1200, while the Sun struggled at 5-22 and were +750 underdogs.
As of August 22, 2025, no direct, up-to-the-minute performance data or prediction specifically for a Phoenix Mercury vs. Connecticut Sun game on that day or thereafter is available. The latest available game predictions and odds focused on the August 5 matchup, where the Mercury dominated the matchup both in odds and expectations.
Regarding the recent form of the Mercury, they have won 6 of their last 10 games but are reportedly cooling off and facing some challenges reintegrating players back into their lineup. The Sun, on the other hand, have been enduring a very poor season and have the worst record in the WNBA.
Without updated live game data or odds for a Mercury vs. Sun game on August 22, 2025, or later, the Mercury remain the clear favourites based on recent form and historical dominance. The Sun are very unlikely to be favoured or predicted to win given their season struggles.
Summary:
| Aspect | Phoenix Mercury | Connecticut Sun | |---------------------------|-------------------------------|-----------------------------| | Recent record (early Aug) | 17-11 overall, 6/10 recent wins| 5-22 overall, struggling | | Typical odds (Aug 5) | Heavy favourites (-15 spread, -1200 ML) | Heavy underdogs (+15 spread, +750 ML) | | Form and outlook | Some cooling with reintegration issues but still top 4 in standings | Worst record in league, very poor form | | Last confirmed matchup | Mercury won 83-75 on June 18, 2025 | Lost against Mercury |
For the upcoming game scheduled for 7 PM EST at Mohegan Sun Arena on August 22, 2025, bettors should lean towards the Mercury to cover the spread at -115 odds. The Sun are currently on a three-game losing streak, having lost their last three games by double digits. Two of Connecticut's home losses have been by 20+ points.
The Mercury have a 14.5-point cushion in the spread. Connecticut has a home record of 1-4 in the WNBA. Two of their home losses have been by 20+ points. The Sun are second to last in the WNBA with a 2-9 record.
The Mercury are listed as heavy favourites, with -1100 odds to win outright. Each of Connecticut's last three games has been lost by double digits, and they have lost an average of 22 points per game during their current losing streak.
WNBA betting sites offer -115 odds for the Sun to score either over or under 72 points in tonight's game. The Mercury are ranked fifth in the WNBA in points allowed per game, with an average of 77.6 points given up.
Phoenix has won three out of their last four games, including a two-game winning streak. The Mercury are tied for third place in the WNBA with an 8-4 record. They have a 2-2 record on the road, with losses against the league-leading Minnesota Lynx and the Seattle Storm.
Bettors could consider parlaying the under with the Mercury against the spread in tonight's game.
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