{"id":645369,"date":"2026-05-15T20:38:10","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T20:38:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/645369\/"},"modified":"2026-05-15T20:38:10","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T20:38:10","slug":"sky-vs-mercury-prediction-picks-odds-for-tonights-wnba-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/645369\/","title":{"rendered":"Sky vs Mercury Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight\u2019s WNBA Game"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Chicago Sky<\/a> are seeking a 3-0 start to the WNBA season.<\/p>\n

To do it, they\u2019ll have to hit the road and head into the desert to take on the Phoenix Mercury<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Phoenix has dominated this head-to-head, and my\u00a0Sky vs. Mercury predictions and WNBA picks<\/a> has that trend continuing Friday night from the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on May 15.<\/p>\n

Sky vs Mercury predictionSky vs Mercury best bet: Mercury -4.5 (-110)<\/p>\n

After tying for the worst record in the league a season ago, the Chicago Sky<\/a> sit on top and has the second-best scoring defense in the league in the early going.<\/p>\n

But how legit is their start?<\/p>\n

They\u2019ve beaten last year\u2019s expansion team from Golden State, and opened the year with a win over Portland, who are in their debut season.<\/p>\n

The Phoenix Mercury<\/a> have won seven straight against Chicago, and they\u2019re the top shooting 3-point team in the league, firing at a 41.3% clip.<\/p>\n

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Phoenix has averaged 90.3 points across those seven wins, and they burst the early-season good vibes in the Chi Friday.<\/p>\n

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Alyssa Thomas<\/a> was an all-around beast as the\u00a0Mercury swept last year\u2019s 4-game regular season series<\/a>, averaging 11.5 points, 7.3 rebounds and 9.8 assists on 62% shooting from the floor.<\/p>\n

Sky vs Mercury same-game parlay<\/p>\n

Alyssa Thomas<\/a> has cracked double-digit assists once in three games, but missing the Over two other times by three total assists. Last season, she had separate 15-assists and 10-assist games against Chicago.<\/p>\n

And Kamilla Cardoso<\/a> hasn\u2019t been able to dominate the glass against the Mercury. In seven career games against Phoenix, she\u2019s gone Under 10.5 boards each time, hitting 10 rebounds just once.<\/p>\n

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Sky vs Mercury SGP<\/p>\n

Alyssa Thomas Over 9.5 assists<\/p>\n

Kamilla Cardoso Under 10.5 rebounds<\/p>\n

Sky vs Mercury first basket scorer: Kamilla Cardoso (+450)<\/p>\n

The Sky<\/a> big opened the scoring in Chicago\u2019s season opener against Portland and dropped the first bucket in two meetings against the Mercury a season ago.<\/p>\n

Sky vs Mercury odds<\/p>\n

Spread: Chicago +4.5 (-110) | Phoenix -4.5 (-110)<\/p>\n

Moneyline: Chicago +170 | Phoenix -205<\/p>\n

Over\/Under: Over 166.5 (-110) | Under 166.5 (-110)<\/p>\n

Sky vs Mercury trend<\/p>\n

The Chicago Sky have lost 11 straight after winning as underdogs. Find more\u00a0WNBA betting trends<\/a>.<\/p>\n

How to watch Sky vs Mercury<\/p>\n

Location<\/p>\n

Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix, AZ<\/p>\n

Date<\/p>\n

Friday, May 15, 2026<\/p>\n

Tip-off<\/p>\n

10:00 p.m. ET<\/p>\n

TV<\/p>\n

ION<\/p>\n

Sky vs Mercury latest injuries<\/p>\n

Sky: DiJonai Carrington<\/a> (foot) ruled out.
Mercury: Sami Whitcomb<\/a> (knee) and Monique Akoa Makani<\/a> ruled out.
Find our latest WNBA injury reports<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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