Mercury vs Sky predictions
If you’ve been following the Phoenix Mercury this season, you’ve probably noticed Satou Sabally’s scoring tear. She’s been absolutely on fire, dropping nearly 20 points a night and showing no signs of slowing down. With Akoa Makani coming off a stellar 21-point performance, you get the sense Phoenix has more weapons than most teams can handle right now. Alyssa Thomas is another name that jumps out—her ability to dish out high assist numbers means she’s just as likely to snag a double-double as she is to facilitate some highlight-reel plays. Given Phoenix’s momentum and how they tend to shine on the road, I wouldn’t be surprised to see Sabally and Thomas turn Wintrust Arena into their personal showcase.
Shifting focus to the Chicago Sky, things are getting interesting, especially with Court Vandersloot sitting out due to knee surgery. That puts a lot more pressure on Ariel Atkins to carry the load offensively—she’s been their top scorer, but now, she might need to do even more if the Sky want to keep pace. There’s some sweet silver lining, though: Angel Reese has been an absolute monster on the glass, pulling down nearly 12 rebounds a game. You can bet on her hustling for every loose ball, and maybe even putting together a nice double-double. The big question for Chicago is whether the supporting cast can step up and fill the void left by Vandersloot in terms of playmaking and leadership.
Looking at how both teams are shaping up for this matchup, it feels like the Phoenix Mercury just have too much firepower at the moment. Their stars are playing at a high level, and even on the road, this is the kind of game where their depth and experience are likely to shine through. The Chicago Sky have heart and home-court on their side, sure, but with injuries shortening their rotation and Phoenix riding a serious hot streak, I’d lean toward Mercury coming away with the win. What do you think—could we be in for a closer game than the records suggest? Let’s see how it all shakes out!
