Phoenix Mercury vs. Chicago Sky Prediction, Best Bets, Latest WNBA Odds for Monday, August 3rd
The Phoenix Mercury face the Chicago Sky at 9:10 PM ET on Monday, August 3, at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois. Can Phoenix introduce its newest star with a road victory, or will Chicago carry the momentum from its dramatic upset of Las Vegas? Check out this Phoenix Mercury vs. Chicago Sky prediction and best bet for August 3.
Peter Alexis - August 3, 2026, 5:30 PM EDT
4 Minute ReadPhoenix Mercury vs. Chicago Sky Prediction: Can Sky Carry Momentum After Sunday's Buzzer Beater?
The Mercury visit the Sky on Monday night in a nationally televised matchup on USA Network. Chicago is a 1.5-point home favorite at +100 and -110 on the moneyline, while Phoenix is +1.5 at -120 and also -110 to win outright. The total is set at 178.5 points.
Chicago improved to 11-18 with its second consecutive comeback victory, defeating Las Vegas 84-83 on Taylor’s 24-foot buzzer-beater. The rookie finished with 29 points and has averaged nearly 19 points over her past eight appearances while shooting just under 50% from the field. Chicago also beat Connecticut 94-88 in its previous game, with contributions throughout the rotation rather than relying on one scorer.
Phoenix Mercury vs. Chicago Sky Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: Monday, August 3rd, 2026
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- How to Watch: USA Network
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Phoenix Mercury vs. Chicago Sky Prediction
Phoenix sits at 11-19 after losing 94-92 to New York on Saturday. The Mercury erased a double-digit deficit and had an opportunity to steal the game late, but Ionescu and the Liberty made enough plays to escape. Kahleah Copper remains the leading scorer at 20.7 points per game, while Alyssa Thomas directs the offense with a league-leading 8.9 assists per game.
The Mercury added Kelsey Plum in a major deadline trade with Los Angeles, giving Phoenix another elite scorer and playmaker for the stretch run. Plum averaged 23.9 points and 6.4 assists with the Sparks, but she remains questionable while recovering from a lower-leg injury. Even if she debuts, Phoenix must incorporate a high-usage guard into the offense with almost no practice time.
The season series is tied 1-1. Phoenix won the first meeting 91-83, but Chicago responded with a 77-66 road victory on July 7 behind 16 points from Taylor. Kamilla Cardoso’s interior defense and DiJonai Carrington’s perimeter pressure give the Sky answers for Thomas and Copper, particularly if Plum is unavailable or limited.
Phoenix Mercury vs. Chicago Sky Best Bet
- Pick: Chicago Sky Moneyline (-110) Click here to get the best odds at DraftKings Sportsbook
Phoenix has the more accomplished collection of veterans, but Chicago enters with better immediate continuity and considerable home momentum. The Sky have won consecutive fourth-quarter battles, while the Mercury must recover from Saturday’s narrow loss and navigate a major roster change. In a matchup priced as a true pick’em, Chicago’s defensive energy and recent late-game execution provide the difference.
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