Phoenix Mercury vs San Antonio Silver Stars Point Spread Picks

San Antonio is getting big points again, and even though the Stars languish in last place, they still hold their own against the spread with an 11-11-1 record. The Stars are 10-2-1 ATS on the road, and Phoenix is just 2-6 ATS its last eight home games. Also, San Antonio has covered five of its last seven after a loss, the Mercury is only 1-4-1 ATS its last six games, and 3-9 ATS following a win. Phoenix snapped a four-game losing streak with an 86-80 win over Chicago with Camille Little scoring 19 points for the Mercury, which shot only 41.9 percent and five of 18 from three-point range. The Stars look to bounce back from an 83-75 loss to Los Angeles as the Sparks shot a blistering 55.2 percent. San Antonio gets the money on the road again. Play the Stars.

With the likes of Diana Turasi and Britney Griner on the floor, the Phoenix Mercury look like a team that should be better than what they have been. The cold hard facts don't support it, however, as over the last three years this team has struggled to a 48-43 overall record, and have played well below the line at 39-51-1 ATS. They are off a win and have alternated wins and losses for nine straight games. They have disappointed even further against the horrible teams in the league where they have been a relative no-show with a 5-10 ATS mark vs. teams that are .222 or less. They also have a home/road dichotomy that is huge in regards to totals, as they are 23-42-2 to the OVER in their last 67 at home, but stand in at 20-7 to the OVER in their last 27 on the road. San Antonio won't get their attention with just one win on the season - exactly the type of team they struggle with. Play San Antonio and the OVER in this one.

The San Antonio Silver Stars had the worst record in the WNBA last season, and starting 0-2 this season fuels the betting market against them. Yes, they are 0-2, but are 2-0 ATS when playing on them, and this looks like another forced hand by the oddsmakers to cater to public opinion. The Stars have a star in the making in Monique Currie. She dropped 23 points on New York, and followed-up with 31 against Washington. She is the type of player that can keep San Antonio in games, and this one is home after two roadies. The Stars may have a wildcard with the possible return of Kelsey Plum, the all-time scoring leader in NCAA Women's basketball, as she has missed the first two games with an ankle injury. That could be an added scoring threat to aid in an already over-blown line. Make the play on San Antonio plus the points. Also put a little on them to win outright. Let's not forget that Phoenix is a losing team from last year, including a dismal 7-14 SU record on the road and a 6-14 record vs. division opponents. Take the Stars on the moneyline as well.

Phoenix comes off a 78-74 home win against Washington on Wednesday, which snapped a three-game losing streak. However, the Mercury still have lost four of its last six games and is on a 2-5 ATS run. Brittney Griner scored 22 points as the Mercury shot only 37.9 percent and took advantage of the Mystics, which were playing their fourth straight road contest. San Antonio is 5-16, but has gotten the money more often than not with an 11-9-1 ATS record. The Stars are 9-3-1 ATS their last 13 road games and 8-1 ATS after a loss. Phoenix is 0-5 ATS its last five home games. Diana Taurasi is the Mercury's leading scorer with 19.1 points per game, but she is suspended for tonight's game. Take the points and play the Stars.