Seattle will look to improve on its 21-13 record on Thursday when they host Phoenix in WNBA odds action at KeyArena.

The Storm sit at 21-13 (17-16-1 ATS) on the season; in comparison, the Mercury are currently 19-15 (16-17-1 ATS). Looking to wager on the totals? Seattle is 11-23 OU, and Phoenix is 15-19 OU.



View Phoenix vs Seattle Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
On the Sportsbook line for this matchup, the Storm sat as 4.5-point favorites. The total had been pegged by the oddsmakers at 160.

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How They Match Up:
Offensively, the game matches up Seattle's No. 10-ranked offense (71.6 PPG) against a Mercury defense that ranks No. 12 at 86 PPG. The Storm have averaged 43.8% from the field per game, less than the Mercury have managed so far this season (46.1% on average).

Defensively, the Mercury feature the league's No. 12-rated defense on the road, allowing 88.1 points per game. Seattle, meanwhile, comes in at No. 9 in the league in scoring at home.

Last time out for Phoenix, they were a 96-90 loser as they battled the Lynx at home. The Mercury failed to cover in the match as a 1-point underdog, while 186 combined points moved the game OVER for totals bettors. Diana Taurasi scored 19 points in a failed effort to lead the Mercury to victory (they lost 96-90 to Minnesota at US Airways Center on Sunday).

Last time out for Seattle, they were an 81-70 Sportsbook as they battled the Sky at home. The Storm covered in the match as an 8-point favorite, while 151 combined points moved the game OVER for totals bettors. The Storm got 17 points from Camille Little as Seattle ran past Chicago 81-70 on Sunday at KeyArena.


Phoenix Mercury Trends:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3
Before playing Seattle are 7-3
After playing Minnesota are 7-3
After a loss are 5-5

Seattle Storm Trends:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Phoenix are 9-1
After playing Chicago are 5-5
After a win are 7-3

A few Mercury at Storm trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Phoenix's last 8 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Phoenix's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Phoenix's last 5 games when playing on the road against Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Phoenix's last 5 games on the road
Seattle is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Seattle is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Phoenix
Seattle is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing Phoenix
Seattle is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games


Next up:
Phoenix home to Seattle, Saturday, September 17
Seattle at Phoenix, Saturday, September 17