Chicago Sky vs Phoenix Mercury Picks and Predictions for Tuesday, July 7, 2026

By: Cameron Ross Published 07/07/2026, 12:25 AM ET

Sky vs Mercury Game Information

The Chicago Sky remain on the road Monday night with a game in Phoenix, AZ, inside the Mortgage Matchup Center at 10:00 PM against the Phoenix Mercury. Chicago has been a bottom-feeder this season, coming into Monday with only 6 wins through 20 games played, having lost 3 of the last 5, including 2 in a row. The Phoenix Mercury remain on their home floor Monday, 5 games below .500, but they have won 4 of the last 5, including 3 in a row. For more WNBA News, see our WNBA Picks.

Sky Preview

Offensively, Chicago has scored the ball well this season, averaging 86.6 points on 43% shooting from the floor. Defensively, Chicago has had their issues allowing 90 points per game this season and has given up an average of 99 points per game across their last 3 losses and 102.5 points per game during their current 2-game losing streak. Kamilla Cardoso leads the Chicago offense this season, averaging 14.6 points and 8.6 rebounds per game. Rickea Jackson has averaged 18 points per game this season for Chicago, but has played just 4 times. Skylar Diggins averages 14.2 points and leads Chicago, dishing out 4.9 assists per game. Sidney Taylor averages 12.2 points, and Azura Stevens is fifth on the roster, averaging 10.6 points per game.

Mercury Preview

The Phoenix offense has been solid enough this season, averaging 84.2 points on 44% shooting from the floor, but the Mercury have upped their scoring, averaging 95.75 points per game across their last 4 wins. Defensively, Phoenix has struggled, allowing 85.9 points per game this season, but has given up an average of 82.25 points per game during its last 4 victories. Kahleah Copper leads the Phoenix offense this season with 20.5 points per game. Alyssa Thomas is averaging 14.4 points, along with a team-leading 8.4 assists. Jovana Nogic is averaging 10.4 points per game as the third player on the roster in double digits. Natasha Mack averages 9.2 points and leads Phoenix, pulling in 8.3 rebounds per game.

Sky vs Mercury Pick

Both teams come into Tuesday having their issues this season, as each is below 500. Phoenix, however, is playing some of its best basketball of the season and will continue to roll against a below-average Chicago team. Look for Phoenix to play to their strengths and thrive in front of their home fans Tuesday night, resulting in the victory. Take the Mercury Tuesday night to continue to climb towards .500 on the year as they extend their current winning streak.

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