These two teams have already played twice this season playing to a combined total of 187 with overtime and 200 points. These two teams seem to run up the score when they match up. The Mercury have a skilled veteran team that can put up the points offensively. Both teams play at one of the faster paces in the league. Taurasi has been ruled out due to injury but the Mercury get Allen back so their offensive production will remain high. Griner is averaging over 20 plus points herself and she has two other teammates who can score 20 plus points. The Mercury score 103.4 points per 100 possessions, 5th in the league , while surrendering 105.7 points in return. The Wings have been known to be not far behind in running up the score and they should chase the Mercury again in this spot. Phoenix has a team total of 90.5 in this game so the oddsmakers are anticipating a higher score from them which will prompt the Wings to keep up with them. The Wings have taken advantage of the holes in the Mercury's defense to put their points on the board in past games. The total has gone Over in 7 of Dallas's last 8 games. The Over is 8-2-1 in Mercury last 11 versus a team with a losing straight up record.

Best bet: take the Over the Total.