WNBA Friday, August 07 at 07:30 PM UTC
10,000 Sim Trials Run
PHO

Phoenix Mercury

Away

12-21 (7-11 Away)

Last 5 Form
W W L W L
Projected Final Score
88.3 86.8
Projected Total: 175.1 (O/U: 173.5)
Sportsbook Consensus Odds
PHO: -220 | CON: +185
CON

Connecticut Sun

Home

8-23 (5-10 Home)

Last 5 Form
L L L L L

Simulated Outcome Probability

Phoenix Mercury Win Prob
54.4%
No Value Edge
Connecticut Sun Win Prob
45.6%
+10.5% Value Edge

Our 10,000 iterations project the Phoenix Mercury to win outright in 54.4% of simulated game-runs.

Simulator Cover Probability

Spread Line: PHO -5.5 / CON +5.5
PHO covers (-110) 39.2%
CON covers (-110) +8.4% Edge 60.8%
Total O/U: 173.5
OVER (-110) +0.6% Edge 53.0%
UNDER (-110) 47.0%

Model Simulation Deciders

  • 🏀 Pace Factor: Both teams combine for a projected pace of 78.0 possessions per 40 minutes.
  • 📈 Offensive/Defensive Ratings: CON holds an Offensive Rating of 111.0 vs PHO's Defensive Rating of 108.0.
  • 📊 Season Records: CON is 7-23 (Home: 4-10) vs PHO 12-20 (Away: 7-10).
  • 🔥 Momentum Factors: CON factor: 0.965 | PHO factor: 1.007 (blending last 5 games + historical H2H).

VegasSims Best Bet & Analysis

Best Bet

Our 10,000 simulations project the Phoenix Mercury winning outright in 54.4% of trials. Projected score: PHO 88 - CON 87.

WNBA Team Efficiency & Splits

📊 Statistical Comparison

Pace: 80.5 Possessions per 40 min Pace: 76.5
ORtg: 114.2 Offensive Rating ORtg: 115.9
DRtg: 108.9 Defensive Rating (Lower is Better) DRtg: 105.1

🎯 Shooting Splits

Field Goal %
44.0% / 44.1%
3-Point %
33.6% / 32.7%
Free Throw %
81.5% / 81.0%
⚡ Simulation scales points per possession using relative Offensive Ratings offset by Opponent Defensive Ratings.

Top Team Performers

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Phoenix Mercury

Connecticut Sun

Recent Results History (Last 5 Games)

Phoenix Mercury

L @ Atlanta Dream
82 - 96 | Aug 05, 2026
W @ Chicago Sky
106 - 101 | Aug 03, 2026
L vs New York Liberty
92 - 94 | Aug 01, 2026
W vs Golden State Valkyries
91 - 89 | Jul 29, 2026
W @ Los Angeles Sparks
86 - 82 | Jul 22, 2026

Connecticut Sun

L @ Dallas Wings
63 - 83 | Aug 02, 2026
L @ Chicago Sky
88 - 94 | Jul 30, 2026
L @ Washington Mystics
84 - 92 | Jul 28, 2026
L @ Indiana Fever
88 - 123 | Jul 22, 2026
L @ Phoenix Mercury
63 - 72 | Jul 19, 2026

Head-to-Head History

Home Phoenix Mercury defeated Connecticut Sun
72 - 63 | Jul 19, 2026
Away Connecticut Sun defeated Phoenix Mercury
96 - 83 | Jul 17, 2026

Injury Reports

Phoenix Mercury 4 reported

G Shay Ciezki
Out
G Kara Dunn
Out
G Jovana Nogic
Out
F Marta Suarez
Out

Connecticut Sun 3 reported

C Brittney Griner
Out
G Leila Lacan
Out
C Olivia Nelson-Ododa
Day-To-Day