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The Phoenix Mercury will be in Washington to square off against the Washington Mystics on Tuesday. The Phoenix vs. Washington game is one of four WNBA games scheduled on the day. It will be the second meeting of the season between the two franchises placed in opposite conferences.
In the first encounter, the Mercury registered a narrow 83-80 win at the Footprint Center in Phoenix. Despite inconsistencies and injuries to star players, Phoenix has a .500 record. Nate Tibbetts' team is sixth in the league and fourth in the Western Conference with a 12-12 record.
The Mercury have lost four of their last seven games, including defeats in their last two outings. In their previous game, Phoenix suffered a confidence-shattering 96-69 loss to the Connecticut Sun at home on Sunday.
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Meanwhile, the Mystics' season is slowly falling apart. The franchise is 11th in the league and sixth in the Eastern Conference with a 6-18 record.
Eric Thibault's team has lost five of its last seven games. Last time out, the Mystics suffered an 89-77 defeat to defending champions Las Vegas Aces at home on Sunday.
Phoenix Mercury vs. Washington Mystics game details and odds
The Mercury vs. Mystics game is scheduled to take place at the Capital One Arena in Washington on Tuesday. The tip-off is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. ET (8:30 a.m. PT).
The game will be telecast live on Monumental Sports Network and Arizona's Family Sports. Hoops fans can also stream the game on the WNBA League Pass and Mercury Live.
Moneyline: Phoenix Mercury (-245) vs. Washington Mystics (+194)
Spread: Phoenix Mercury (-5.5) vs. Washington Mystics (+5.5)
Total (O/U): Phoenix Mercury (o165.5-110) vs. Washington Mystics (u165.5-110)
Editor's Note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.
Phoenix Mercury vs. Washington Mystics injury reports and starting lineups
For the Mercury, guard Charisma Osborne (left lower leg) and guard Sug Sutton (right hamstring) are listed as out.
The Mercury's starting lineup could be: F: Natasha Mack, C: Brittney Griner, G: Natasha Cloud, G: Kahleah Copper and G: Diana Taurasi.
For the Mystics, Shakira Austin (left hip) Karlie Samuelson (left hand fracture) and Brittney Sykes (left foot) will miss out due to injuries, while DiDi Richards (right knee) is listed as a game-time decision.
The Mystics' starting lineup could be: G: DiDi Richards, G: Ariel Atkins, G: Julie Vanioo, F: Myisha Hines-Allen and C: Stefanie Dolson.
Editor's note: These are predicted starting lineups that could change depending on the availability of players.
Phoenix Mercury vs. Washington Mystics prediction
The Mercury have their big guns available to play, and their star power might just prove too much for Washington. Expect the Mercury to register their 13th win of the season by beating the Mystics.
