Storm vs Mercury Prediction, Game Preview, Live Stream, Odds and Picks
Western Conference Rivals Clash
The Seattle Storm and Phoenix Mercury will each aim to improve their position in the Western Conference when the two meet on Tuesday. Seattle is last in the conference and league and will be hoping to put an end to a two-game losing skid while the Mercury are fourth in the conference after they stopped their three-game losing streak. According to WNBA odds, Phoenix has the upper hand, as it is favored in the matchup.
Storm Seek Improvement
Seattle dropped two straight to Washington after its offense struggled to score once again.
The Storm are last in the WNBA, averaging 73.6 points, but they have failed to reach the 70-point mark in each of their last three games.
Seattle averaged 65.5 points in its two games against Washington. In their last game against the Mystics, the Storm had five players in double digits, but no one surpassed 20 points and the team shot 37.5%.
The Storm will need to show offensive improvement to get their second win and become a reliable WNBA pick for bettors.
Mercury Finish Strong
Phoenix put an end to its losing streak with a strong finish in the fourth quarter against Indiana.
The Mercury were down by eight headed into the final quarter, but Sophie Cunningham scored 11 of her 13 points in the fourth to help the team rally.
She can’t be contained 👀 pic.twitter.com/HvyRCCPO14
— Phoenix Mercury (@PhoenixMercury) June 11, 2023
Phoenix was led by Brittney Griner, who scored 29 points. Although its defense held Indiana to 15 points in the final quarter, the Fever still had a chance to tie it in the final moments, shooting 48.5% in the loss.
The Mercury are last in the WNBA, allowing 86.4 points. That has contributed to their recent losses, so bettors may want to see how they start before looking at WNBA live betting odds.
Storm vs Mercury Game Information
- Game: Storm (1-6) vs Mercury (2-5)
- Location: Footprint Center, Phoenix, AZ
- Day/Time: Tuesday, June 13, 10 p.m. ET
- Storm vs Mercury Live Stream: WNBA.com
Storm vs Mercury Betting Lines
Storm vs Mercury Picks and Prediction
Two struggling teams will go head-to-head when the Storm’s last-place offense meets the Mercury’s last-place defense.
Though Phoenix has struggled to slow down teams, it may have an easier time against the Storm, who have surpassed 80 points twice this season. Seattle, meanwhile, may also have issues stopping Phoenix. It has held teams under the Mercury’s 80.6-point average three times this season, including twice to the league’s second-worst offense.
Both teams are in need of a win, with the Mercury at home and owning a stronger offense, Phoenix should leave with the victory.
The Phoenix Mercury is listed at -270 in our Vegas lines. This means that if you wager $100 on the Mercury, you have a chance to win $37. The Seattle Storm is +230, offering a chance to win $230 on a $100 wager.
The implied probability attached to the betting lines gives the Phoenix Mercury a 72.97% chance to win, with the Seattle Storm at 30.30%.
