Updated: July 7, 2026 7:06 pm ET.
• 4 minutes read
The sky is now trapped in a total downward spiral. The last thing to fix their broken locker room is a trip to face a red-hot Kalia Copper and a rising Mercury team.
Photo – Reuters Connect. Phoenix Mercury guard Kalia Copper (2) celebrates the call.
Chicago Sky wheels are officially discontinued. Just as rock bottom seemed to be rock bottom in a six-game road loss, the team stunned seven-time All-Star Skylar Diggins by benching her, prompting the veteran guard to instantly blast the organization on social media.
Meanwhile, things are going smoothly for Phoenix Mercury. Riding a hot three-game winning streak, Phoenix will be hoping for a fourth win in a row when they welcome a deeply dysfunctional, chaotic Sky team to the Mortgage Matchup Center tonight.
Much of Mercury’s recent rise comes down to one thing: Kalea Copper is literally setting the competition on fire. It’s no surprise that she tops our top picks in the WNBA and Sky vs Mercury Predictions on Tuesday, July 7th.
- UPDATE: DeWanna Bonner prop added!
Sky vs Mercury Forecast
Best bet Sky vs Mercury: Kalea Copper over 23.5 points + rebounds (+102)
Kalia Copper is absolutely thrilled for the Phoenix Mercury, averaging an impressive score. 26.3 points over last four games clearing that line at 23.5 points + rebounds on pure scoring alone.
In addition to his elite shooting to the basket, the 6-foot-1 forward uses his explosive athleticism to crash the glass, logging a tough 31.8 minutes per game to chase down long rebounds and ignite fast breaks.
After averaging 30.1 points and rebounds as of late, Copper faces an unstable and chaotic situation. Chicago Sky scores league-worst 90 points per night. Its sheer offensive volume makes this line a gift.
Shoot Over and play straight.
OBJECTIVES INTEL: Over the last 10 games the team Mercury entered the top seven in the defensive rating, gaining real stability. Meanwhile, Sky rank last (12th) in overall defensive rating, falling completely to wretched Defensive rating 111.5 over the last five games.
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Express Sky vs Mercury in one game
Skylar Diggins riding the pine means Chicago’s offense is sure to be a lumbering mess from the start. Silver lining?
All those ineffective, broken possessions mean a lot of bricks, practically giving Camille Cardoso an 8.5-rebound over.
Sky fans need anything look forward to it, huh?
Unfortunately, that’s where the good news ends. Trying to patch up a society’s internal discord while facing a red-hot team on the road is a recipe for disaster.
Tonight, take the Mercury and bring misery to Chicago.
Sky vs Mercury SGP
- Kalea Copper Over 23.5 points + rebounds
- Camilla Cardoso Over 8.5 rebounds
- Mercury money line
Selecting props for the Sky vs Mercury player
DeWanna Bonner Over 1.5 3s (+102)
With Kalia Copper drawing a ton of attention from defenders, Mercury’s secondary options are focused on wide open looks.
DeWanna Bonner will benefit greatly from Chicago’s chaotic defense, forced to aggressively collapse inside to help Camille Cardoso stop Copper’s explosive moves.
The consistent veteran is coming off a memorable six-point performance against Seattle, where she went 0-for-5 from deep. Trust the veteran to wash this mess down the drain and bounce back with a vengeance.
When the Sky pack the paint tonight, expect Bonner to be waiting on the perimeter to make them pay.
Aisha Quiñones’ 2026 Transparency Record
- Best bet: 0-0, +0.0 units
- PMG: 0-0, +0.0 units
- Player Props: 0-0, +0.0 units
Chances of Sky vs Mercury
- Spreading: Chicago +3.5 (-115) | Phoenix -3.5 (-105)
- Money line: Chicago +130 | Phoenix -155
- More/less: Over 172.5 (-110) | Less than 172.5 (-110)
Sky Tendency vs. Mercury
The Phoenix Mercury have won nine of their last ten head-to-head meetings against the Chicago Sky. Learn more about WNBA betting trends.
How to watch Sky vs Mercury
| Location | Mortgage Loan Search Center, Phoenix, Arizona |
| Date | Tuesday, July 7, 2026 |
| Tip | 10:00 pm Eastern Time |
| TV | VTsIU, KPHE |
Latest injuries Sky vs Mercury
Sky: DiJonai Carrington (foot) and Rikea Jackson (knee) are ruled out.
Mercury: Natasha Mack (foot) and Sami Whitcomb (knee) are ruled out.
Check out our latest WNBA injury reports.
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