The Phoenix Mercury (6-13) and Toronto Tempo (9-9) meet in the WNBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 2:00 p.m. EDT at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON. The game will be broadcast live on CBS.
The Tempo are favored by -5.5 on the spread, with the over/under set at 176.5 (-115o / -105u). The Tempo are a -225 favorite to win outright, while the Mercury are +185 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into our Mercury vs. Tempo predictions and WNBA picks.
Mercury vs. Tempo Odds, Pick
| Mercury Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+5.5 -105 | 176.5 -115o / -105u | +185 |
| Tempo Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-5.5 -115 | 176.5 -115o / -105u | -225 |
- Mercury vs. Tempo Spread: Mercury +5.5 (-105), Tempo -5.5 (-115)
- Mercury vs. Tempo Over/Under: 176.5 (-115o / -105u)
- Mercury vs. Tempo Moneyline: Mercury +185, Tempo -225
- Mercury vs. Tempo Best Bet: Valeriane Ayayi Over 10.5 Points (-120)
Mercury vs. Tempo Preview
Toronto enters this matchup riding massive wave of momentum following a historic performance by Marina Mabrey, who tied the WNBA single-game scoring record with an astonishing 53 points in a dominant 125-97 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks.
The Tempo boast a solid 5-3 record on their home court and feature one of the most explosive offenses in the league, ranking second in the Eastern Conference by averaging 91.4 points per game on a 44.4% shooting clip from the field.
On the other side of the floor, the Phoenix Mercury are looking to find their footing on the road, where they have posted a 4-7 record so far this season.
This marks the second meeting between the two cross-conference squads this season. Toronto claimed the upper hand in their initial encounter on May 20, securing a 98-90 victory.
In that game, Brittney Sykes anchored the Tempo with 31 points, while Kahleah Copper paced the Mercury with 18 points.
Looking at recent trends, Mabrey continues to guide Toronto with averages of 21.2 points and 3.6 assists, and Sykes has chipped in 13.7 points over her last 10 appearances.
For Phoenix, Copper remains a focal point with 18.8 points over her past 10 games, while DeWanna Bonner is averaging 8.8 points.
Both teams will have to navigate key absences, as Phoenix will be without Monique Akoa Makani, Natasha Mack, Alyssa Thomas, and Sami Whitcomb, while Toronto will miss Kiki Rice and Brittney Sykes.
Mercury vs. Tempo Prediction
The points prop for Phoenix Mercury forward Valeriane Ayayi stands out as a highly favorable over wager based on recent performance data and market trends.
Action PRO projects Ayayi for 13.08 points in her matchup against the Tempo, giving us a nice 21.0% edge against the market when compared to her current prop line of over/under 10.5, which is good enough to mark the under with an A+ grade in our system.
Ayayi is coming off a stellar performance against the Indiana Fever, where she logged 19 points in 28 minutes of action.
Furthermore, sportsbooks across the board are already adjusting and moving this line up to 11.5, signaling sharp confidence in her current scoring volume.
Given her increased playing time and recent scoring surge, backing Ayayi to clear the 10.5-point total provides excellent value before the rest of the market completely shifts.
Best Bet: Valeriane Ayayi Over 10.5 Points (-120)
