Chicago Sky vs Phoenix Mercury Prediction, 5/27/2025 WNBA Pick, Tips and Odds

Game: Chicago Sky vs Phoenix Mercury

Date: Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Location: Footprint Center in Phoenix, AZ

TV: WNBA League Pass

The Chicago Sky (0-3) travel to Footprint Center on Tuesday where they'll meet the Phoenix Mercury (3-1).

The Chicago Sky played the Los Angeles Sparks and walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 91-78 in their last game. Chicago wrapped up the game having earned a 46.4% FG percentage (32 of 69) and buried 4 of their 20 3-point attempts. From the charity stripe, the Sky converted 10 of their 12 attempts for a rate of 83.3%. In relation to hauling in boards, they collected 34 with 12 of them being of the offensive variety. They also dished out 17 assists in this matchup while forcing 11 turnovers and having 6 steals. In reference to the defense, Chicago let their opponent shoot 47.0% from the field on 31 of 66 shooting. Los Angeles distributed 10 assists and had 12 steals in the matchup. In addition, Los Angeles pulled down 32 boards (10 offensive, 22 defensive) and had 2 blocks. Los Angeles went 69.6% from the free throw line by burying 16 of 23 attempts. They knocked down 13 of 27 shots from three-point range.

Angel Reese is one player who was a major contributor for the game. She left the arena with 13 points on 5 of 11 shooting. She was on the court for 32 minutes and also grabbed 12 rebounds. Reese ended up shooting 45.5% from the field and also earned 4 assists.

Get all of our Free WNBA Picks

W**Articles-WNBA**W

Chicago comes into this matchup with a mark of 0-3 this year. They are turning it over 19.0 times per game and as a unit they commit 20.3 personal fouls on a nightly basis. As a team, Chicago is pulling down 37.3 rebounds per game and has earned 50 assists on the year, which is 12th in the WNBA in terms of passing. The Sky are connecting on 28.4% on shots beyond the perimeter (21 of 74) and 59.2% from the free throw line. They average 70.0 pts per contest (12th in the league) while shooting 36.9% from the floor. Defensively, the Sky are forcing 13.3 turnovers per contest and they draw 16.0 personal fouls. They are ranked 3rd in basketball in giving up assists to their opponents with 68 relinquished on the year. The Sky defensively are giving up an opponent shooting percentage of 49.2% (40 of 48) and they concede 35.3 rebounds per contest as a squad. They give up 47.6% on shots from beyond the arc while they are 13th in basketball in opponents points per game (94.3).

The last time they took the court, the Phoenix Mercury walked away with a victory by a final of 68-62 against the Washington Mystics. The Mercury snagged 18 defensive rebounds and 8 offensive rebounds for a total of 26 for this contest. They also turned the ball over 14 times, while getting 15 steals for the game. The Mystics had 22 fouls for the contest which took the Mercury to the free throw line for a total of 19 attempts. They were able to knock down 15 of the free throws for a rate of 78.9%. In relation to shots from beyond the arc, Phoenix knocked down 11 out of their 34 tries (32.4%). Overall, the Mercury shot 21 out of 63 from the floor which gave them a percentage of 33.3%. The Mercury allowed the Mystics to knock down 19 of their 54 tries from the floor which gave them a rate of 35.2% in the matchup. They wrapped up this game 25.0% from 3-point land by shooting 6 of 24 and ended up shooting 18 of 21 at the free throw line (85.7%). In the matter of how they rebounded, Phoenix allowed Washington to get 41 in all (10 on the offensive glass).

Monique Akoa-Makani was important for the Mercury in the matchup. She made 4 out of 8 for this contest giving her a field goal percentage of 50.0%, and had 1 rebound. Akoa-Makani earned 13 points in her 22 minutes on the hardwood and accumulated 2 assists for this contest.

Phoenix has a mark of 3-1 for the season. As an offense, the Mercury are hitting on 42.2% from the floor, which has them ranked 7th in basketball. Phoenix has accounted for 308 points on the campaign (77.0 per contest) and they pull in 32.8 boards per game. Their rate of earning assists is at 18.8 times per game (7th in basketball) and they turn it over 14.8 times per game. The Mercury have committed 20.8 fouls per contest and they connect on 74.4% from the free throw line. The Mercury defensively are ranked 2nd in the WNBA in points allowed per game with 71.0. The Phoenix defense allows 27.3% on shots from beyond the perimeter (24 of 88) and their opposition knocks down 79.0% of their foul shots. They allow 17.8 assists and 34.3 boards per contest, which ranks them 4th and 6th in basketball. They are forcing 17.5 TO's per game and have let teams shoot 39.4% from the field (4th in the league).

Who will win tonight's WNBA game against the spread?

Tony Sink's Pick: Take Chicago

Get $60 worth of FREE premium member picks. No Obligation. No Salesman. No Credit Card. Fast Sign up with Instant Access Click Here