Kahleah Copper leads the Phoenix Mercury (13-24) into a matchup against the Washington Mystics (22-15) after scoring 38 points in a 99-89 loss to the Dream. The game is on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, starting at 10 p.m. ET on MNMT and AZFamily.
How to watch Washington Mystics vs. Phoenix Mercury
Washington vs. Phoenix odds
- Spread: Washington -1.5 (-115), Phoenix +1.5 (-105)
- Favorite Moneyline: Washington -125
- Underdog Moneyline: Phoenix +105
- Total: 168.5
- Total Over Odds: -110
- Total Under Odds: -120
Injury reports
Mystics
No injuries listed
Mercury
Sami Whitcomb: Probable (Knee),
Marta Suarez: Out (Concussion Protocol)
Stats to know
- The 82.6 points per game the Mystics average are 5.2 fewer points than the Mercury give up (87.8).
- Phoenix puts up an average of 84.0 points per game, only 0.9 more points than the 83.1 Washington gives up.
- Shakira Austin puts up 17.0 points, 2.5 assists and 9.5 boards per game.
- Copper averages 21.0 points, 1.9 assists and 3.5 boards per game.
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