Sky vs. Mercury: Betting Trends, Odds, Records Against the Spread, Predictions - Aug. 3

The Chicago Sky (11-18) look to extend a four-game home winning streak when hosting the Phoenix Mercury (11-19) on Monday, August 3, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET.

Chicago, led by Sydney Taylor with 11 points, picked up an 84-83 victory against Las Vegas in their last outing. Natasha Cloud added 11 points and four assists.

Phoenix fell at home to New York, 94-92, in its last game. Its top performers were Kahleah Copper (25 PTS, 53.3 FG%, 2-7 from 3PT) and DeWanna Bonner (25 PTS, 7 REB, 2 STL, 52.9 FG%, 2-6 from 3PT).

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Sky vs. Mercury Betting Lines

Grab a look below at the most recent betting lines for the Sky-Mercury matchup.

• Favorite: Sky (-1.5)
• Total: 177.5
• Sky Moneyline: -112
• Mercury Moneyline: -108

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Sky Betting Insights

• The Sky have a 52.8% chance to win this contest based on the moneyline's implied probability.
• Chicago has been a moneyline favorite 10 times this season. They've gone 7-3 in those games.
• The Sky have compiled a 17-12-0 record against the spread this season.
• Chicago's 29 games this season have gone over this contest's total of 177.5 points 17 times.
• The average total in Sky outings this year is 172.4, 5.1 fewer points than this game's over/under.

Mercury Betting Insights

• The moneyline for this contest implies a 51.9% chance of a victory for the Mercury.
• Phoenix has been the underdog in 19 games this season and won six (31.6%) of those contests.
• The Mercury have compiled a 14-16-0 ATS record so far this year.
• Phoenix has combined with its opponent to score more than 177.5 points in 10 of 30 games this season.
• Mercury games this season have had an average of 168.8 points, 8.7 fewer points than this game's total.

Key Stats for Sky vs. Mercury

• Chicago records 87.6 points per game, only 0.7 more points than the 86.9 Phoenix allows.
• The Sky have a 6-11 record when putting up more than 86.9 points.
• So far in 2026, Chicago's offense has been much better at home, where it averages 91.0 points per game, compared to road games, where it averages 84.5 per game. On the defensive side of the ball, it has been slightly worse in home games, where it concedes 89.6 points per game, versus on the road, where it allows its opponents to average 89.3 per game.
• Phoenix's 83.5 points per game are 5.9 fewer points than the 89.4 Chicago gives up to opponents.
• When they score more than 89.4 points, the Mercury are 6-4.
• At home Phoenix puts up 85.6 points per game, 4.1 more than on the road (81.5). On defense, it allows 88.3 points per game at home, 2.9 more than away (85.4).

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