Phoenix Mercury vs New York Liberty Prediction & Picks - WNBA
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After splitting the first two games of their first-round series, the New York Liberty and the Phoenix Mercury are headed for a do-or-die Game 3 on Friday at PHX Arena.
The Liberty, the defending WNBA Champions, are +114 underdogs to the Mercury despite getting a 60 percent win probability from ESPN Match Predictor.
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The Liberty could not finish off the Mercury in Game 2 as they shot a cold 30.2 percent from the field in a 60-86 loss. Emma Messerman was the only Liberty who scored in double figures (11 points on 4 for 9 shooting) in this match, as New York’s 1-2 punch of Sabrina Ionescu and Brianna Stewart only combined for 15 points on 5-for-19 shooting.
With their backs against the wall, the Mercury came through with one of their most dominant performances all season long to obliterate the Liberty by 26 points. Five players scored in double figures for the Mercury, who shot 47 percent from the floor. Satou Sabally recorded 15 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists while Allysa Thomas tallied 15 points, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists to spearhead Phoenix’s fightback.
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Phoenix Mercury and New York Liberty Latest Matches
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Phoenix Mercury against New York Liberty : Head to Head (H2H)
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Players list
M. Akoa-Makani
K. Copper
S. Sabally
A. Thomas
N. Cloud
S. Ionescu
L. Fiebich
B. Stewart
Substitutes
K. Williams
D. Bonner
L. Held
K. Laksa
S. Whitcomb
K. Westbeld
R. Gardner
M. Johannes
E. Meesseman
S. Talbot
I. Harrison
Phoenix Mercury - New York Liberty Key Points
- The New York Liberty are 10-12 on the road.
- The New York Liberty are 4-1 in their last five games.
- The Phoenix Mercury are 15-7 at home.
- The Phoenix Mercury are 1-4 in their last five games.
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Our Phoenix Mercury vs New York Liberty Prediction
It seems bookmakers are no longer bullish about New York’s chance of defending the title this year. Following a lopsided loss in Game 2, the Liberty are now listed on DraftKings as +114 underdogs to the Mercury, who boast a 15-7 record at PHX Arena.
Phoenix really made a huge statement in the last game by clamping down on New York’s prolific offense, forcing them to shoot 30 percent from the floor. But don’t count out New York just yet, and never underestimate the heart of a champion, because this team has battle-tested veterans who can elevate their game in a high-stakes match. New York will make the necessary adjustments to fix everything that went wrong in Game 2. Expect Stewart and Ionescu to step up and lead the charge for the Liberty, who are 4-1 in their last five matches. This won’t be an easy match for either team, but the New York Liberty’s familiarity with this situation makes them a worthy underdog pick in this win-or-go-home scenario.
Our betting prediction for the New York Liberty vs. Phoenix Mercury: the New York Liberty will win.
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
