Mystics vs. Mercury: Betting Trends, Odds, Records Against the Spread, Predictions - Aug. 25

The Phoenix Mercury (13-24) hope to halt a three-game home losing streak when hosting the Washington Mystics (22-15) on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET.

Last time out, Washington picked up a 105-100 victory against Portland. The Mystics were led by Shakira Austin's 31 points, 10 rebounds and two blocks and Kiki Iriafen's 18 points and 10 rebounds.

Phoenix were winners at home over Atlanta 89-99 last time out, and were led by Kahleah Copper (38 PTS, 61.9 FG%, 3-7 from 3PT) and DeWanna Bonner (12 PTS, 9 REB, 44.4 FG%).

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Mystics vs. Mercury Betting Lines

Snag a peek below at the most up-to-date betting lines for the Mystics-Mercury matchup.

• Favorite: Mystics (-1.5)
• Total: 167.5
• Mystics Moneyline: -122
• Mercury Moneyline: +100

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Mystics Betting Insights

• Based on this matchup's moneyline, the Mystics' implied win probability is 55.0%.
• Washington has compiled an 11-4 record in games when it was favored on the moneyline (winning 73.3% of those games).
• The Mystics have covered 22 times in 37 chances against the spread this season.
• Washington's 37 games this season have gone over this contest's total of 167.5 points 17 times.
• The average total in Mystics outings this year is 164.9, 2.6 fewer points than this game's over/under.

Mercury Betting Insights

• Sportsbooks have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Mercury have a 50.0% chance to win.
• Phoenix has entered the game as the underdog 23 times this season and won seven, or 30.4%, of those games.
• The Mercury have compiled a 16-21-0 record against the spread this year.
• Phoenix has combined with its opponent to score more than 167.5 points in 22 of 37 games this season.
• The average over/under for Mercury outings this season is 170.3, 2.8 more points than this game's point total.

Key Stats for Mystics vs. Mercury

• Washington scores 82.6 points per game, 5.2 fewer points than the 87.8 Phoenix allows.
• When the Mystics score more than 87.8 points, they are 11-1.
• So far in 2026, Washington's offense has been significantly better at home, where it averages 85.1 points per game, compared to road games, where it scores 79.7 per game. On the defensive side of the ball, it has been slightly worse at home, where it surrenders 83.2 points per game, versus road games, where it allows opponents to score 83.1 per game.
• Phoenix scores only 0.9 more points per game (84.0) than Washington gives up to opponents (83.1).
• The Mercury have put together a 10-9 record in games when they've scored more than 83.1 points.
• At home Phoenix scores 85.8 points per game, 3.2 more than on the road (82.6). On defense, it concedes 88.9 points per game at home, 2.1 more than on the road (86.8).

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