Toronto Tempo vs. Phoenix Mercury Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest WNBA Odds for Tuesday, May 19th
The Toronto Tempo have continued the surprises over the weekend and now sit at .500 after an exciting start. Can they keep it close with the Mercury amid this fiery start? Le's take a look at this Tempo vs. Mercury prediction and best bet for Tuesday, May 19th.
OC Staff - May 19, 2026, 6:35 PM EDT
4 Minute ReadToronto Tempo vs. Phoenix Mercury Prediction: Can Tempo Continue Hot Start as Expansion Team on Tuesday Night?
The Toronto Tempo visit the Phoenix Mercury on Tuesday night at 10 p.m. ET, with both teams sitting at 2-2 after uneven but interesting starts. Phoenix has the more proven star power with Alyssa Thomas and Kahleah Copper, but Toronto has already shown it is not a normal expansion team.
Toronto has already competed with stronger teams, picked off wins over Seattle and Los Angeles, and now gets another chance to show its early success is more than a hot week.
Toronto Tempo vs. Phoenix Mercury Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2026
- Time: 10:00 PM ET
- How to Watch: Fubo
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Toronto Tempo vs. Phoenix Mercury Odds
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Toronto Tempo vs. Phoenix Mercury Prediction
Toronto’s backcourt has carried the early surge. Brittney Sykes dropped a career-high 38 points in the Tempo’s 106-96 win over the Sparks, while Marina Mabrey remains the team’s key spacing threat and late-clock shot-maker. Kiki Rice has also given Toronto another scoring and creation piece, which matters for an expansion team that needs multiple guards to handle pressure. The Tempo still have defensive and depth questions, but they have enough perimeter scoring to stay inside a big number.
Phoenix is dangerous because Thomas and Copper give the Mercury a strong veteran foundation. Thomas is already stuffing the box score, including 17 points, 11 rebounds, and six assists in Phoenix’s 91-83 win over Chicago, while Copper gives the Mercury a go-to scorer who can take over late. The Mercury also opened the year with a stunning blowout win over Las Vegas, so the ceiling is real. The issue is consistency, especially for a 2-2 team that has not fully settled into a reliable defensive identity.
The number feels a little heavy for where Toronto is right now. The Tempo have already been competitive in difficult spots, and their win over Los Angeles showed they can absorb runs and still close. Phoenix can win this game outright at home, but covering by margin requires a cleaner performance than the Mercury have consistently shown through the opening stretch.
Toronto Tempo vs. Phoenix Mercury Best Bet
- Pick: Toronto Tempo +8.5 (-110) Click here to get the best odds at DraftKings Sportsbook
Toronto is young, new, and still figuring out rotations, but it is competing hard and getting real production from Sykes, Mabrey, and Rice. Phoenix has the better established stars, but the Tempo have been too competitive early to fade at this number.
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