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July 17, 2026 β’ Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix
WNBA PREVIEW β’ July 17, 2026
Featured Matchup
Hardwood Matchup: Connecticut Sun (7-18) meets Phoenix Mercury (8-18) at Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix.
Connecticut Sun
Visiting Side
Record
7-18
Phoenix Mercury
Home Side
Record
8-18
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CON
|
26 | 28 | 19 | 23 | 96 |
|
PHO
|
21 | 16 | 22 | 24 | 83 |
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
33%
Connecticut Sun
VS
67%
Phoenix Mercury
Projected Score
CON 79
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PHO 84
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
3 of 4 categories
- Phoenix Mercury maintains a stronger scoring margin over opponents.
- Phoenix Mercury shoots at a higher clip from the floor.
Connecticut Sun
STAT
Phoenix Mercury
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Phoenix Mercury plays on familiar turf at Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Connecticut Sun Could Win
Connecticut Sun generates 78.7 points per game while shooting 42.5%.
Why Phoenix Mercury Could Win
Phoenix Mercury produces 84.5 points per game on 44.4% shooting.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Phoenix Mercury's more efficient shooting can break down the defense.
Game Details
Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
10,321
Closing Odds
Line: PHX -3.5 | O/U: 162.5
Team Leaders
Team Points
Kahleah Copper
21
Team Assists
Alyssa Thomas
6
Team Points
Leila Lacan
26
Team Assists
Charlisse Leger-Walker
7
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Connecticut Sun (48.3%)
Phoenix Mercury (51.7%)
Total Submissions: 0 circles
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