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August 9, 2026 β’ CareFirst Arena, Washington
WNBA PREVIEW β’ August 9, 2026
Featured Matchup
Hardwood Matchup: Phoenix Mercury (12-22) meets Washington Mystics (19-12) at CareFirst Arena, Washington.
Phoenix Mercury
Visiting Side
Record
12-22
Washington Mystics
Home Side
Record
19-12
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
PHO
|
20 | 17 | 14 | 24 | 75 |
|
WAS
|
21 | 29 | 23 | 22 | 95 |
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
53%
Phoenix Mercury
VS
47%
Washington Mystics
Projected Score
PHO 84
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WAS 77
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
3 of 4 categories
- Phoenix Mercury boasts a superior average point differential.
- Washington Mystics holds the advantage in team rebounding.
- Phoenix Mercury operates with higher offensive efficiency.
Phoenix Mercury
STAT
Washington Mystics
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Washington Mystics plays on familiar turf at CareFirst Arena, Washington.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Phoenix Mercury Could Win
Phoenix Mercury generates 85.0 points per game while shooting 44.5%.
Why Washington Mystics Could Win
Washington Mystics produces 83.6 points per game on 41.2% shooting.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Phoenix Mercury's more efficient shooting can break down the defense.
Game Details
CareFirst Arena, Washington
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
4,200
Closing Odds
Line: WSH -1.5 | O/U: 169.5
Team Leaders
Team Points
Shakira Austin
19
Team Assists
Sonia Citron
6
Team Points
Kahleah Copper
15
Team Assists
Alyssa Thomas
6
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Phoenix Mercury (72.7%)
Washington Mystics (27.3%)
Total Submissions: 54 circles
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