Seattle Storm vs Phoenix Mercury Picks and Prediction for Saturday June 20 2026
Use Code WWWC The Seattle Storm, sitting at 3–13, head to Phoenix to take on the Mercury, who are 4–12, in a matchup at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona. It’s been a tough season for both sides so far, with wins hard to come by and consistency even harder. Get involved in the action with our free WNBA picks.
Seattle vs Phoenix Game Information
- June 20, 2026
- 3:00 PM EST
- Mortgage Matchup Center
- ABC
Phoenix Form & Recent Results
Phoenix heads into this matchup in a rough patch, riding a four-game losing streak and dropping four of their last five overall. Their most recent setback was an 86–76 home loss to Las Vegas in the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup on Wednesday. Even with the defeat, there were a few bright spots, where Kahleah Copper carried the scoring load with 26 points, Natasha Mack helped on the glass with eight rebounds, and Alyssa Thomas kept the offense moving with 11 assists. Statistically, Phoenix actually did several things well in that one, shooting 47% from the field, knocking down 43% from three, and going an impressive 93% at the free-throw line. They finished with 30 total rebounds and were even in control for a good portion of the game, leading for about 45% of the contest, but they couldn’t sustain it late.
Copper has been the Mercury’s most reliable scorer, leading the team at 19.3 points per game, while Thomas is right behind her at 14.2 points per game and remains the team’s primary playmaker. Mack has been their top rebounder, averaging 8.3 boards a night, and Thomas also leads Phoenix in assists at 8.3 per game, showing how much the offense runs through her. The biggest concern lately has been on the defensive end: over their last five games, the Mercury have given up 88.2 points per game, which is simply too high to win consistently. Saturday afternoon against Seattle gives them a chance to tighten things up, especially since the Storm have been dealing with struggles of their own.
Seattle Form & Recent Results
Seattle heads into this matchup in a tough spot, having dropped nine straight games. Their most recent loss was a 94–89 defeat in Portland on Wednesday in the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup, a game where they had some bright moments but couldn’t finish the job. Dominique Malonga carried a huge load, pouring in 28 points and grabbing 11 rebounds, while Jade Melbourne helped keep the offense moving with 8 assists. Seattle actually shot the ball well overall, finishing at 48% from the field, and they spent a good chunk of the night in control, leading for about 54% of the game. The problem was the mistakes at key times, with 14 turnovers that gave Portland extra chances, and those swings proved costly in a close final score.
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Even with the losing streak, Seattle does have a few consistent producers. Malonga has been their most reliable scoring option all season, leading the team at 15.8 points per game, and she also sets the tone on the glass with a team-best 6.9 rebounds per contest. Natisha Hiedeman has been right behind her on the scoring list, averaging 15 points per game, and she’s also the Storm’s top playmaker, leading the team with 4.3 assists per game. Defense has been a major concern lately, as Seattle has given up an average of 89.4 points in their last five games. Now they’ll try to tighten things up and finally snap the skid as they travel to Phoenix on Saturday, hoping to pick up what would be just their fourth win of the season.
Key Stats
- Seattle’s Dominique Malonga this season: 15.8 points, 6.9 rebounds this season
- Phoenix’s Alyssa Thomas this season: 14.2 points, 8.3 assists this season
Betting Odds & Market Overview:
- PHX -7.5; O/U 162.5
Seattle vs Phoenix Picks and Prediction
The Storm are in the middle of a rough stretch, having dropped nine straight games, and they’ll head to Phoenix looking for a chance to finally turn things around. The Mercury haven’t exactly been firing on all cylinders either, but they’ve at least shown more steady production on offense from game to game. Back on their home floor, Phoenix will be aiming to take advantage of Seattle’s slump, grab a much-needed win, and use it as a spark to build some momentum going forward. Final Score Prediction, Phoenix Mercury win and cover the spread, 85-77.
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