The Phoenix Mercury (13-25) will host the Washington Mystics (23-15) after losing four home games in a row. The contest tips at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, August 27, 2026.
How to watch Washington Mystics vs. Phoenix Mercury
Washington vs. Phoenix odds
- Spread: Washington -4.5 (-105), Phoenix +4.5 (-115)
- Favorite Moneyline: Washington -179
- Underdog Moneyline: Phoenix +145
- Total: 166.5
- Total Over Odds: -110
- Total Under Odds: -110
Injury reports
Mystics
No injuries listed
Mercury
Kelsey Plum: Questionable (Leg),
Marta Suarez: Out (Concussion Protocol)
Stats to know
- The Mystics average 82.9 points per game, 5.0 fewer points than the 87.9 the Mercury give up.
- Phoenix averages just 0.8 more points per game (84.0) than Washington allows its opponents to score (83.2).
- Kiki Iriafen puts up 15.3 points, 1.6 assists and 9.4 boards per game.
- Alyssa Thomas puts up 14.8 points, 8.3 assists and 7.7 boards per game.
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