The Washington Mystics (18-12) aim to build on a six-game win streak when they host the Phoenix Mercury (12-21) at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, August 9, 2026 at CareFirst Arena. The contest airs on MNMT and AZFamily.
How to watch Phoenix Mercury vs. Washington Mystics
Phoenix vs. Washington odds
- Spread: Washington -1.5 (-110), Phoenix +1.5 (-110)
- Favorite Moneyline: Washington -125
- Underdog Moneyline: Phoenix +105
- Total: 167.5
- Total Over Odds: -110
- Total Under Odds: -110
Injury reports
Mystics
No injuries listed
Mercury
No injuries listed
Stats to know
- The Mystics average 5.6 fewer points per game (81.6) than the Mercury allow (87.2).
- Phoenix puts up an average of 83.8 points per game, just 0.9 more points than the 82.9 Washington gives up.
- Kiki Iriafen posts 15.1 points, 9.1 boards and 1.7 assists per game, while shooting 49.5% from the floor.
- Kahleah Copper averages 20.8 points, 1.9 assists and 3.6 boards per contest.
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