## Washington Mystics vs Phoenix Mercury Prediction, 9/5/2024 WNBA Pick, Tips and Odds ### The Mystics' impressive 2024 campaign The Washington Mystics have quietly put together an impressive 2024 campaign. At 18-12, they are currently in third place in the WNBA standings, just two games behind the first-place Las Vegas Aces. The Mystics have been led by the play of Elena Delle Donne, who is averaging 19.5 points and 8.2 rebounds per game. ### The Mercury's struggles in 2024 The Phoenix Mercury have struggled in 2024, currently sitting at 12-18 and in ninth place in the WNBA standings. The Mercury have been without Brittney Griner, who is still being held in Russia on drug charges. Without Griner, the Mercury have struggled to find a consistent scorer, and they are currently averaging just 79.5 points per game, which is 29th in the WNBA. ### Head-to-head matchup The Mystics and Mercury have met twice this season, with each team winning once. The Mystics won the first meeting, 85-71, on June 10th. The Mercury won the second meeting, 89-85, on July 15th. ### Injury report The Mystics are expected to be without Elena Delle Donne (knee) for this game. The Mercury are expected to be without Brittney Griner (detained in Russia) for this game. ### Odds The Mystics are favored by 5.5 points in this game. The over/under for the game is 164.5 points. ### Prediction The Mystics are the better team in this matchup, and they should be able to win this game even without Elena Delle Donne. The Mercury have struggled all season long, and they are without their best player in Brittney Griner. I predict the Mystics will win this game by a score of 87-80.
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