Phoenix Mercury vs Washington Mystics Prediction & Picks (Shakira Austin Key Factor): High-Value Opportunity

Shakira Austin has been on fire lately, racking up points, rebounds, and assists all around the 30 mark in recent games. She's shown she can really step up, hitting as high as 42 in her last 10 games. The Phoenix Mercury often let opponents grab a lot of rebounds, which could help her stats. Plus, the Mystics have been winning a lot lately, so this could be a close game where she gets plenty of chances to shine. Just keep in mind, if she has an off night, it could be tough to hit that 30.5 mark. It was priced at -110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.10 if it lands. This is an alternate line, so it is not the main number on the board and the price moves with it. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

Alyssa Thomas Over 22.5 Points and Rebounds (-111)

Alyssa Thomas has been a key player for the Washington Mystics, and she's been on a roll lately. In her last 10 games, her rebounds have ranged widely, showing she can grab a lot when needed. The Phoenix Mercury have been giving up a fair number of rebounds, allowing around 36 per game, which could help her rack up those numbers. The game is a close matchup, so there's a real chance for Thomas to shine. Just keep in mind, the game could swing either way in terms of scoring. It was priced at -111 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.00 if it lands. This is an alternate line, so it is not the main number on the board and the price moves with it. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

Kahleah Copper Under 22.5 Points and Rebounds (-106)

Kahleah Copper has been a bit up and down lately, with her rebounds swinging wildly from none to a few. With the Phoenix Mercury allowing a lot of rebounds and points lately, we think she might struggle to hit the mark today. The Mystics have won 7 of their last 10 games, so they could keep the pressure on. The bet is for her combined points and rebounds to stay under 22.5. The most concrete risk here is that she can still have a big game, but with her recent inconsistency and the Mercury's defensive setup, it seems like a solid pick. Let's see if she can keep it low! It was priced at -106 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.40 if it lands. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

That is how our model reads Phoenix Mercury v Washington Mystics. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back anything. And if a game does not feel right to you, the strongest move is to skip it -- there is another one tomorrow.