Phoenix Mercury vs Chicago Sky WNBA Parlay 9/11/2019

Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Wintrust Arena

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Courtney Vandersloot and the Chicago Sky (20-14, 3rd in the Eastern Conference) host the Phoenix Mercury (15-19, 5th in the Western Conference) at Wintrust Arena on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 in a winner take all WNBA Playoff game.

The Mercury have been average for WNBA bettors, having gone 16-17 ATS. Chicago is covering 63.6% of the time, going 21-12 against the spread.

Valuable Phoenix Mercury Betting Trends

The Mercury have been a solid Under choice for O/U WNBA bettors, having gone 15-19.

Phoenix is covering 56.3% of the time away from home, having gone 9-7 ATS.

Important Chicago Sky Betting Trends

Chicago is covering 62.5% of the time at Wintrust Arena, going 10-6 against the spread.

The Sky have been a rough Under choice for O/U WNBA bettors, having gone 22-11.

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Key Phoenix Mercury Injuries

09/08/19 G Diana Taurasi Hamstring is questionable
08/24/19 FW Alanna Smith Ankle is out for season

Key Chicago Sky Injuries

08/13/19 F/C Jantel Lavender Foot is out for season

Player Spotlight

Brittney Griner comes into this contest averaging 20.7 points per game while playing 32.8 minutes per night so far this season for the Mercury. She pulls down 7.2 rebounds per game and dishes out 2.4 assists per game as well. Her field goal percentage is 56% while her free throw percentage is currently at 81%. DeWanna Bonner averages 17.2 points per game in 32.9 minutes per contest this season. She averages 2.7 assists per contest and 7.6 rebounds per game for Phoenix. Her field goal percentage is 38% for the year while her free throw percentage is 92%.

Player Spotlight

Courtney Vandersloot averages 11.2 points per game while playing 30.0 minutes per contest this year for the Sky. She grabs 4.3 rebounds per game and has 9.1 assists per contest on the year. Her field goal percentage is 45% and her free throw percentage currently is at 85%. Diamond DeShields averages 16.2 points per game this season and she sees the court an average of 30.2 minutes per contest. She also averages 5.5 rebounds per contest and 2.4 assists per game. Her field goal percentage is 40% and her free throw percentage is 84%.

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Useful Team Statistics

Phoenix averages 76.5 points per contest this season, which ranks them 9th in the WNBA. Their average scoring margin is -1.1 and their shooting percentage is 42% as a team, which has them ranked 6th. Behind the arc they shoot 33% which is good for 11th in the league. They average 32.5 rebounds per game and 17.9 assists per game, which ranks them 11th and 8th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 11th with 12.3 per game. The Mercury allow 77.6 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 6th in the league. They also allow a 42% shooting percentage and a 34% average from behind the arc, ranking them 6th and 7th in those defensive categories. Opponents average 37.2 rebounds a game which ranks 11th and they give up 18.1 assists per contest, which puts them in 3rd place in the league. They force 12.1 turnovers per game which ranks them 1st in the league.

Useful Team Statistics

Chicago is 2nd in the league with 84.6 points per game this year. They are 3rd in the league in shooting at 45%, while their average scoring margin is 1.3. They shoot 34% from 3-point range, which is good for 6th in the WNBA. They are 3rd in the league in rebounding with 36.4 boards per game, and 2nd in assists per contest with 21.6. The Sky are 4th in turnovers per game with 14.4. The Sky surrender 83.3 points per contest, which ranks them 11th in the WNBA. Their defense is allowing a 42% shooting percentage and a 33% average from 3-point range, ranking them 4th and 4th in those defensive statistics. They rank 8th with 19.2 assists allowed per contest and 8th with 35.4 rebounds surrendered per game. The Sky are 5th in the WNBA in forcing turnovers with 12.8 per game this season.

Advanced Statistics

The Mercury are 8th in the WNBA in offensive rating with 100.5, and their defensive rating of 101.9 is ranked 4th. In terms of pace they are 10th in the league with 75.8 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 47% is 6th. As a team they are 4th in the WNBA in true shooting percentage with 53% and they shoot 3-pointers on 31% of their shots, ranking 4th in the league. Phoenix is 9th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 14.5 times per 100 possessions while forcing 13.6 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 47%, which is 8th in the league.

Advanced Statistics

Chicago is 4th in the WNBA in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 15.6 times per 100 possessions while forcing 13.4 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 46%, which is 10th in the league. The Sky are 2nd in the WNBA in offensive rating with 103.3, and their defensive rating of 101.7 is ranked 5th. In terms of pace they are 1st in the league with 81.6 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 50% is 2nd. As a team they are 2nd in the WNBA in true shooting percentage with 54% and they shoot 3-pointers on 31% of their shots, ranking 5th in the league.

So what is Tonights Parlay Prediction?

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take Chicago and over the total points

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