Phoenix Mercury vs Dallas Wings is a do or die game for the Mercury side. There are only a few games left until the playoffs, but there is a fierce competition amongst five clubs for the final two spots. The Phoenix Mercury must win tonight’s game against the Dallas Wings in order to maintain their playoff hopes. They might still need a few further outcomes to be favourable, though.
The Mercury just suffered a discouraging home loss to the Lynx in their most recent game. Shey Peddy and Sophie Cunningham combined for 45 points, 14 rebounds, and 5 assists, and they both appeared to be in fantastic form. None of Phoenix’s other starters scored more than ten points but these two.
Phoenix Mercury vs Dallas Wings: Odds
Accoding to FiveThirtyEight, there is 44% chance of Phoenix Mercury winning the game. There is 56% chances that Dallas Wings will win the Game. Clearly, the odds are in favor of Wings in the WNBA game, although very slightly. It indicates an competitive game.
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Phoenix Mercury vs Dallas Wings: Recent Form
The Mercury have a 14-20 overall record going into this game and have dropped four of their previous five contests. The defence allowed 86 points in the team’s most recent game against the Minnesota Lynx, which contributed to the team’s nine-point loss. The status of injured Skylar Diggins-Smith is the major concern for the Mercury going into this game. Diana Taurasi has also been declared ineligible for this contest. The Mercury score 81.4 points on average per game, but their defence allows 84.5 points. While their defence is ranked 10th in the league, their attack is ranked seventh. Tina Charles is no longer a member of the team either. The top three scores for this team may therefore be absent.
Wings have a 17-17 overall record, and prior to falling to the New York Liberty in their most recent game, they had won five straight games. The defence had trouble, allowing 91 points, which contributed to the loss. The Wings average 82.2 points per game, while the opposition’s defence allows 82.5. While their defence is ranked seventh in the league, their attack is ranked fifth. Due to an injury, Arike Ogunbowale will be out at least for the first round of the playoffs. Averaging 13.3 points per game while shooting 42.4 percent from the field and 39.6 percent from beyond the arc, Allisha Gray is enjoying a strong season.
Phoenix Mercury vs Dallas Wings: Head to Head
Up until this point, the teams Phoenix Mercury and Dallas Wings played 31 games. Phoenix Mercury won 17 of them, including 8 at home, 9 away, and 7 at home, while Dallas Wings won 7 and both teams drew 7 of them.
Best Picks of the Game
Sophie Cunningham
Allisha Gray
Marina Mabrey
Phoenix Mercury vs Dallas Wings: Possible Lineups
Phoenix Mercury
Jennie Simms
Diamond DeShields
Shey Puddy
Sophie Cunningham
Brianna Turner
Dallas Wings
Veronica Burton
Marina Mabrey
Allisha Gray
Kayla Thornton
Teaira McCowan
Predictions
The odds are certainly in favor of the Dallas Wings, although slightly. If we look at the scores of the last few matches between these sides, this match up promises to be a blockbuster.
The betting odds though favor the Wings, but this match will be an fantastic watch. Let’s see who comes out victorious.
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