Mercury vs. Sky: Betting Trends, Odds, Records Against the Spread, Predictions - May 15

Kahleah Copper takes the Phoenix Mercury (1-2) into a matchup with the Chicago Sky (2-0) after putting up 30 points in an 88-84 loss to the Lynx. It's on Friday, May 15, 2026, tipping at 10 p.m. ET on ION.

In its last outing, Phoenix fell short in an 88-84 loss against Minnesota. The Mercury were led by Copper, who finished with 30 points and two steals, while DeWanna Bonner added 16 points and seven rebounds.

Chicago defeated Golden State 69-63 on the road last time out, and were led by Rickea Jackson (18 PTS, 5 AST, 2 BLK, 33.3 FG%) and Skylar Diggins (15 PTS, 7 AST, 2 BLK, 31.3 FG%).

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Mercury vs. Sky Betting Lines

Snag a look below at the latest betting lines for the Mercury-Sky matchup.

• Favorite: Mercury (-3.5)
• Total: 166.5
• Mercury Moneyline: -184
• Sky Moneyline: +148

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Mercury Betting Insights (2025 Stats)

• The Mercury have an implied moneyline win probability of 64.8% in this game.
• Phoenix put together a 22-11 record in games it was favored on the moneyline last season (winning 66.7% of those games).
• The Mercury went 28-27-0 ATS last season.
• Of Phoenix's 55 games last season, they went over this contest's total of 166.5 points 24 times.
• Mercury outings last season had an average point total of 163.0, 3.5 fewer points than this game's over/under.

Sky Betting Insights (2025 Stats)

• The moneyline for this contest implies a 40.3% chance of a victory for the Sky.
• Last season, Chicago was an underdog 42 times and won nine, or 21.4%, of those games.
• The Sky put together a 21-23-0 record against the spread last season.
• Chicago played 18 games last season that ended with a combined score higher than 166.5 points.
• Sky outings last year had a 161.1-point average over/under, 5.4 fewer points than this game's point total.

Key Stats for Mercury vs. Sky

• Last year, Phoenix scored just three fewer points per game (82.8) than Chicago gave up (85.8).
• The Mercury went 12-2 last season when scoring more than 85.8 points.
• Offensively Phoenix played better when playing at home last year, posting 83.8 points per game, compared to 81.8 per game when playing on the road.
• Chicago averaged just 4.3 fewer points per game last year (75.8) than Phoenix gave up (80.1).
• When they scored more than 80.1 points last season, the Sky went 8-6.
• In 2025, Chicago scored 0.2 more points per game at home (75.9) than away (75.7).

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