Mercury vs Mystics Prediction, Preview, Injuries, Lineups, Odds & Where to Watch – WNBA 2025 Regular Season (May 25)

The Phoenix Mercury and the Washington Mystics are set to face off in a regular-season clash in Phoenix on May 25, 2025. The confident Mercury might not have performed well in the preseason, but they stand second in the Western Conference right now. All the credit goes to the learnings they took from the preseason game and executed them on the court. For the Washington Mystics, the case was not the same. They started with a double win at the kickoff of the regular season. However, the team derailed from its winning streak and continued to lose two games straight out of their total four games.

Yet with such a record, the Mystics are in third place in the Eastern Conference rankings. If they pull off a victory against the Sun in the upcoming games, they will climb up the table. The Mercury team has sailed through the storm of injury by making as few errors as possible. Meanwhile, the Mystics are filled with hopes and ambitions of young guns. Therefore, their fast offense is like a double-edged sword that favours them occasionally. That's why the Mercury vs Mystics showdown is expected to be an exciting one. Here is a preview of this anticipated clash in Phoenix, Arizona.

Mercury vs Mystics Match Preview

The Phoenix Mercury will host the Washington Mystics on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at the PHX Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. The game is scheduled to tip off at 3:00 PM EST. It is the first game of the regular season this year where both teams will be facing each other after offseason changes. It will be a test of the current strength that both teams have gained.

The Washington Mystics flaunt groundbreaking additions to their roster. They have made a reshuffle and equipped their team with the first round picks like Sonia Citron, Kiki Iriafen, and Georgia Amoore. Moreover, they also got Lucy Olsen during the second round of the 2025 Draft class. Coming to the Phoenix Mercury, they have also gone through changes to change their key players. Now they have players like Alyssa Thomas, Satou Sabally, Sevgi Uzun, and Kalani Brown this offseason. What's worth noting is that most of these players are performing for Mercury. This list especially includes Satou in the starting lineup and Kalani Brown in the second string.

Amid this battle of teams in their rebuilding phase, here is more information about the venue of the game, along with other details of the upcoming Mercury vs Mystics fixture.

Mercury vs Mystics Injury Report

Despite recruiting young guns to their squad, the Washington Mystics have suffered a great blow to their team due to injury concerns. Moreover, it is the first-round picks who have brought trouble to the Mystics squad. The Phoenix Mercury team suffered big blows at the start of the season. However, Phoenix's squad recovered after that and tried to maintain the perfect balance for team rotation. Ultimately, they got results and improved their performance against other teams. Here are the injuries that both teams have suffered ahead of the Mercury vs Mystics on May 25.

Mercury Injury Report

• Kahleah Copper (Out): The four-time WNBA All-Star underwent arthroscopic surgery on her left knee and is expected to miss 4-6 weeks. Her absence significantly impacts Mercury's scoring and leadership on the court. As per Mercury's Saturday announcement, Kahleah's return is expected to be by June 15, 2025.

• Natasha Mack (Out): The Saturday announcement from the Phoenix Mercury on May 17 regarding injuries also included Natasha Mack. The team stated that the forward will not be available for two to three weeks. That's why she is expected to make her return by June 1, 2025.

Mystics Injury Report

• Shakira Austin (Out): The Mystics forward Shakira Austin has been ruled out of the last two games and has not played since then. However, she has been observed on a day-to-day basis ahead of the upcoming game.

• Brittney Sykes (Out): Brittney Sykes is recovering from an ankle injury, and that's why she is under day-to-day observation of the team front office right now.

• Georgia Amoore (Out): Georgia Amoore is the latest addition to the team, but she has undergone a successful right knee ACL injury. The Mystics' front office announced it on Friday, May 17. Therefore, she might not be available for the rest of the 2025 season.

• Aaliyah Edwards (Out): Another star player is out of the Washington Mystics squad right now. Due to a lower back contusion, Edwards is expected to be back by June 3. Moreover, the team announced that Aaliyah Edwards will be re-evaluated in two weeks.

Predicted Lineups

After taking into consideration the previous lineups for the Phoenix Mercury and Washington Mystics, along with injury reports, here are the lineups that fans might get to see during the Mercury vs Mystics matchup.

Mercury Predicted Lineup

The Phoenix Mercury's starting lineup is expected to start the match with the following players during the May 25 fixture:

Mystics Predicted Lineup

The Washington Mystics' starting five is expected to start the match with the following players during the Sunday matchup:

Mercury vs Mystics Players To Watch

It is the first showdown of the Phoenix Mercury and Washington Mystics this season. Therefore, it will be a thrilling test for fans to witness the true potential of their favorite players. We have noted down the best performers for Mercury and Mystics who can prove to be a real trouble for each other in the Sunday matchup at Mercury's home turf.

Satou Sabally (Phoenix Mercury)

Satou Sabally is one of the most consistent forwards for the Phoenix Mercury so far. She has performed in every game and tallied 15 points in the last game against the Seattle Storm. Moreover, she also recorded 9 rebounds and 2 assists. So far this season, Satou has averaged 22.3 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 2 assists in just three games. Coming to her on-court performance, Satou has maintained above 44% field goal percentage along with above 25% beyond the arc shooting.

Kiki Iriafen (Washington Mystics)

Kiki Iriafen as a forward has been a core player for the Washington Mystics right from the start. She was a 4th overall pick from the 2025 WNBA Draft class, and she has proved herself on every occasion to the team's front office. In the last game against the Las Vegas Aces, Iriafen recorded 17 points, 13 rebounds, and 2 assists. She has exceeded the expectations of the fans and taken over the defensive anchor of the team. However, she has also taken charge on the offensive end as well.

Where to Watch Mercury vs Mystics

The Sunday evening showdown between the Phoenix Mercury and the Washington Mystics will take place on May 25. The local TV platforms, along with the broadcasting channels where basketball enthusiasts can watch the game, are listed in the following table. We have also provided the details for the UK audience who want to witness the live basketball action from the WNBA.

For viewers in the United States, Amazon Prime Video will broadcast the game nationally. Fans in the Washington, D.C. area can watch via Monumental Sports Network. Moreover, the Phoenix fans can watch the game on local TV channels like Arizona's Family 3TV and Arizona's Family Sports. For fans who travel constantly, they can watch the game through WNBA League Pass. It offers live and on-demand streaming of the game with a 7-day free trial.

Moreover, some viewers may access the game through alternative streaming platforms or a VPN. However, the quality and legality of these streams are not consistent through such channels.

Disclaimer: We do not promote unauthorized streaming services. Viewing quality and legality depend on the website's server load and regional regulations.

Mercury vs Mystics Prediction: Who will win?

The Mystics have a squad full of young guns who are making a team effort for the team. For example, Kiki Iriafen tallied 17 points, 13 rebounds while Sonia Citron recorded 19 points, 5 rebounds in the previous game against the Aces. On the other hand, the Phoenix Mercury has an experienced roster, although they are a new combination for each other. Yet they are conditioned players who stood the test of time like Satou Sabally, Sami Whitcomb, and Kalani Brown.

Still, the upcoming match of Mystics seems to be in peril because Brittney Sykes and Shakira Austin are likely to play in the Sunday fixture on May 25. If both of these players return to the team, then their team does have a winning chance due to a fast-paced playing style. Although the Mercury has a greater chance to succeed, considering the scoring streak that their squad is on for now.

The Mystics have maintained a 50% winning percentage after playing four games in the 2025 regular season. However, the Mercury squad has a 66.7% winning percentage as they played only three games. But the Phoenix team has won two games out of three. If the battle of the forwards continues to be thrilling, the one with the most scoring streak will win the matchup.

Prediction:

According to our prediction, the matchup will end with the following scorecard:

Phoenix Mercury 85- 73 Washington Mystics

Mercury wins by 12 points.

Mercury vs Mystics Betting Odds

As of May 25, 2025, the betting odds for the Mercury vs Mystics game, as per Dimers, are as follows:

• Moneyline: Mercury (+270), Mystics (-300)

• Point Spread: Phoenix Mercury -7.5

• Over/Under: 161.5

According to the betting odds, the Phoenix Mercury are expected to win the Sunday matchup. Whoever wins this game will set up a dominant status in their respective WNBA conference.