WNBA Betting Picks: Predictions for Friday, August 22, 2025

The Mercury look to bounce back after an ugly 83‑61 loss in Las Vegas Thursday night. A quick turnaround looms large here and that is not trivial. They have only played one back‑to‑back all season, and managed to win it. That gives confidence Phoenix can rebound, even with Kahleah Copper listed as questionable with a rib issue. However, they still have MVP candidate Alyssa Thomas, who has more triple-doubles (five) than the rest of the WNBA combined (four).

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— Phoenix Mercury (@PhoenixMercury) August 22, 2025

Meanwhile, the Valkyries have dropped two straight games, including a 98‑91 home defeat to the Mercury on Tuesday. Golden State has their own injury concerns as Illiana Rupert (head) and Carla Leite (foot) are questionable for tonight, and Cecilia Zandalasini (calf) is firmly out.

Phoenix, at home, should cover the 6.5-point spread at WNBA betting sites. They are healthy enough to respond, while the Valkyries are limping and the Mercury need to reassert themselves following a brutal performance in Vegas.