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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Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings (19-13) are up against Olivia Miles and the Minnesota Lynx (26-7) on Sunday, August 9, 2026 at Target Center. The matchup tips off at 3:30 p.m. ET on NBC/Peacock.

How to watch Dallas Wings vs. Minnesota Lynx

Dallas vs. Minnesota odds

• Spread: Minnesota -6.5 (-105), Dallas +6.5 (-115)
• Favorite Moneyline: Minnesota -250
• Underdog Moneyline: Dallas +210
• Total: 179.5
• Total Over Odds: -110
• Total Under Odds: -110

Injury reports

Lynx

Emma Cechova: Out For Season (Knee),

Chloe Bibby: Day-To-Day (Personal)

Wings

Alysha Clark: Out (Back),

Azzi Fudd: Questionable (Knee)

Stats to know

• The Lynx average 92.5 points per game, 6.8 more points than the 85.7 the Wings give up.
• Dallas puts up an average of 88.8 points per game, 5.2 more points than the 83.6 Minnesota allows.
• Miles posts 20.0 points, 4.8 boards and 5.8 assists per contest, while shooting 50.1% from the field and 38.8% from beyond the arc with 1.5 made treys per contest.
• Bueckers posts 20.0 points, 4.1 boards and 5.7 assists per game, while shooting 50.6% from the floor and 39.4% from downtown with 1.8 made treys per game.

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The Miami Marlins and Los Angeles Angels play on Sunday at 1:40 p.m. ET at loanDepot park, attempting to break a 1-1 series tie. Ryan Gusto (0-3, 4.80 ERA) will start for the Marlins, who are 59-59 this season and third in the NL East. Grayson Rodriguez (3-4, 7.24 ERA) is the expected starter for the Angels, who are 45-72 and fifth in the AL West.

How to watch Los Angeles Angels vs. Miami Marlins

Angels vs. Marlins odds

• Favorite Moneyline: Marlins -154
• Underdog Moneyline: Angels +125
• Total: 8.5
• Total Over Odds: -110
• Total Under Odds: -110

Injury reports

Marlins

Max Meyer: 15 Day IL (Neck), William Kempner: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Anthony Bender: 15 Day IL (Shin), Adam Mazur: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Andrew Nardi: 60 Day IL (Ribs), Robby Snelling: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Ronny Henriquez: 60 Day IL (Elbow)

Angels

Sebastian Rivero: 10 Day IL (Hand), Sam Bachman: 15 Day IL (Forearm), Jack Kochanowicz: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Yoan Moncada: 60 Day IL (Knee), Robert Stephenson: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Anthony Rendón: 60 Day IL (Hip), Yusei Kikuchi: 60 Day IL (Shoulder)

Stats to know

• Otto Lopez is hitting for a .317 BA, .350 OBP and .470 SLG with a 13.2% strikeout rate and a 4.9% walk rate. His OPS is .821 and he has scored 70 runs. In 494 plate appearances, he has hit nine home runs and driven in 53 runs. Lopez has been crafty on the base paths, recording 23 steals on 27 attempts.
• In 493 plate appearances, Xavier Edwards has slashed .287/.367/.394 this season. He has hit six long balls and driven in 44 runs with a strikeout rate of 13% and a walk rate of 11.6%. He has 18 stolen bases on 23 attempts. He has come around to score 54 times.
• Los Angeles’ Mike Trout is slashing .238/.384/.445 this season with 19 home runs, 41 RBIs and an OPS of .828. He has a 25.6% strikeout rate and an 18% walk rate in 438 plate appearances, and he has scored 66 total runs. Trout has recorded eight steals on eight attempts.
• In 510 plate appearances, Zach Neto has posted a 32.2% strikeout rate and a 9.6% walk rate while slashing .226/.312/.418 with 20 home runs, 50 RBIs and 74 runs scored. He has stolen 14 bases on 24 attempts.

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