Mercury vs. Mystics prediction: Why Washington is favored to win Sunday's WNBA matchup [8/9/2026]
Get Phoenix Mercury vs Washington Mystics predictions for WNBA Sunday.
WNBA action continues on Sunday at 3:00 PM ET as the Phoenix Mercury square off with the Washington Mystics at CareFirst Arena.
Dimers' proven WNBA model projects the Mystics as the most likely winner in this Mercury vs. Mystics prediction.
The Mystics, led by Sonia Citron, Shakira Austin and Kiki Iriafen, are set to take on the Mercury, featuring Kahleah Copper, Kelsey Plum and Alyssa Thomas.
This article offers further insights into Sunday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks.
Mercury vs. Mystics prediction: Who will win and cover?
Our leading predictive model gives the Mystics a 63.8% chance of defeating the Mercury.
According to our model, the Mystics (-1.5) have a 58.1% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 168.5 points has a 58.0% chance of going over,.
Mercury vs. Mystics odds
We have sourced the best WNBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
- Spread: Mystics -1.5 @ +102 via Novig
- Moneyline: Mystics @ -112 via DraftKings
- Total: Over 168.5 @ +104 via Polymarket
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Mercury vs. Mystics picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
- Spread: Mystics -1.5 @ +102 via DraftKings
- Moneyline: Mystics @ -112 via DraftKings
- Total: Over 168.5 @ +104 via Polymarket According to our WNBA best bets, the top play to make on this game is Mystics to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Mercury vs. Mystics player props
WNBA player props are an enjoyable way to wager on the Phoenix vs. Washington matchup without necessarily betting on the outcome. We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at CareFirst Arena.
Kahleah Copper is expected to lead the Mercury with 21 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists, while Sonia Citron is projected to have 16 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists for the Mystics.
Shifting focus to the first basket market, our projections highlight Shakira Austin as the most likely player to open the scoring.
Check out our WNBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and a deeper look at today's WNBA first basket picks.
Mercury prediction
Our model's projected player stats for the Mercury are:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kahleah Copper | 21 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 34 |
| Kelsey Plum | 17 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 31 |
| Alyssa Thomas | 15 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 42 |
| DeWanna Bonner | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 29 |
| Natasha Mack | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 16 |
Mystics prediction
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Mystics:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonia Citron | 16 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 31 |
| Shakira Austin | 16 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 37 |
| Kiki Iriafen | 14 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 32 |
| Cotie McMahon | 9 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 21 |
| M. Onyenwere | 8 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 16 |
Mercury vs. Mystics game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's matchup between the Mystics and Mercury at CareFirst Arena is scheduled to start at 3:00 PM ET.
- Who: Phoenix Mercury vs. Washington Mystics
- Date: Sunday, August 9, 2026
- Time: 3:00 PM ET/12:00PM PT
- Venue: CareFirst Arena
Conclusion
We predict the Mystics, with a 63.8% win probability, will likely beat the Mercury in Sunday's WNBA matchup.
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Ryan Leaver uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.
