Breaking down this upcoming game between Dallas Wings and Phoenix Mercury, there's a lot to consider. Take one look at the Wings and the two names that jump right out are Paige Bueckers and Arike Ogunbowale, putting up impressive stats month by month. On the Phoenix Mercury side, you've got Thomas and Sabally who would give a freight train a run for its money with their gameplay. Now, let's not forget that Mercury has a knack for turning the volume way up when going head to head with the Wings, as seen in the past match-ups.
Dallas watered down to a paltry 6-13 in the regular season, meanwhile Phoenix was getting suntanned at a way more satisfying 12-6. Now, that should tell us something, shouldn't it? Recent games echo that sentiment, as the Wings have had a shaky record, while the Mercury has stayed relatively solid.
Let's not deny the pecking order here: Phoenix Mercury, basking at #3 in WNBA, way out of reach from the Wings clipped at #10. Now, we could see an upset, but I wouldn't recommend holding your breath all night, folks.
So based on all that wringle, wrangle, here goes the prediction:
Albert’s Prediction: Phoenix Mercury by 6