July 11, 2026 Updated 11:48 am EDT

Kahleah Copper and the Phoenix Mercury (8-15) battle A’ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces (16-6) on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at Michelob ULTRA Arena. The game starts at 6 p.m. ET on Peacock, NBC Sports, The Spot-Vegas 34, and AZFamily.

How to watch Phoenix Mercury vs. Las Vegas AcesPhoenix vs. Las Vegas odds
Spread: Las Vegas -9.5 (-115), Phoenix +9.5 (-105)
Favorite Moneyline: Las Vegas -500
Underdog Moneyline: Phoenix +375
Total: 169.5
Total Over Odds: -105
Total Under Odds: -115
Injury reportsAces

Dana Evans: Questionable (Leg),

Janiah Barker: Day-To-Day (Leg)

Mercury

Sami Whitcomb: Questionable (Knee),

Natasha Mack: Out (Foot)

Stats to know
The Aces score 89.9 points per game, only 4.2 more points than the 85.7 the Mercury give up.
Phoenix puts up an average of 83.7 points per game, just 2.4 fewer points than the 86.1 Las Vegas allows to opponents.
Wilson posts 26.1 points, 2.9 assists and 9.4 rebounds per contest.
Copper puts up 20.8 points, 3.9 boards and 1.8 assists per contest, while shooting 41.6% from the floor and 28.1% from downtown with 1.8 made treys per game.

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