Phoenix Mercury vs Seattle Storm Prediction, Picks, and Odds: Loyd Takes Passive Approach

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It was just in 2021 that the Phoenix Mercury and the Seattle Storm were locked in battle in the second round of the WNBA playoffs. Now, they find themselves sharing the two worst records in the league, with depleted rosters and staring at a long road back to relevance. 
This version of Mercury vs. Storm might not have the same cachet as the old Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi battles of old, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t solid betting angles to take hold of for the creative bettor.
In my WNBA picks and predictions for the Mercury vs. Storm,...

It was just in 2021 that the Phoenix Mercury and the Seattle Storm were locked in battle in the second round of the WNBA playoffs. Now, they find themselves sharing the two worst records in the league, with depleted rosters and staring at a long road back to relevance. 
This version of Mercury vs. Storm might not have the same cachet as the old Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi battles of old, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t solid betting angles to take hold of for the creative bettor.
In my WNBA picks and predictions for the Mercury vs. Storm, I'll be fading Jewell Loyd — but not for the reason you might think.
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Regular readers will know, I’ve been a big Jewell Loyd supporter since her breakout game near the beginning of the season and have advocated multiple times in favor of taking the Over on her increasingly inflated points prop. Today, however, I’m arguing for the Under because she’s going up against the worst defense in the WNBA in the Phoenix Mercury.
No, you didn’t read that wrong. It’s precisely because the Mercury have struggled so much on defense that it makes sense to bet against Loyd, as I’ll now walk you through. The Seattle Storm have the worst offense in the WNBA for one simple reason, they struggle to consistently create good shots. As a result, they end up giving the ball to Jewell and hoping she makes something out of nothing on a ton of empty possessions.
But against the Mercury, they’ve proven they can create a good shot on almost every possession. These two teams played each other 11 days ago in Phoenix on June 13, and Loyd scored just 17 points on an efficient (and by her standards) low volume, going 6-for-11 from the field.
What was notable was that everyone in the starting lineup for the Storm took between nine and 11 shots. That’s not typical of the Seattle offense, and it’s only possible because of how poorly Phoenix defends.
Seattle either had a straight drive to the hoop or would swing the ball twice, leading two an an open three. The Mercury were sloppy and so disorganized in transition that a different Seattle player would parade to the basket undeterred on almost every possession. 
Even before Griner was forced to leave the game, it didn’t matter, because Phoenix was hardly ever able to set its halfcourt defense. Diana Taurasi cannot navigate screens properly, which allowed Kia Nurse to get open shot after open shot against her throughout the course of the game. This is not an anomaly either — the Mercury have played to this standard regardless of who has been in the lineup this season.
So the irony of this Phoenix D is that because it has so many fragile points, it invites a team-oriented attack, which is not how the Storm typically play. Jewell is ball dominant, but she is not a selfish player, and there is a meaningful difference. When an open shot or a layup is one or two simple passes away, she’ll make those plays without hesitation. 
I’m fading the “Gold Mamba” today because frankly, they won’t need her as much as they usually do. My best bet: Jewell Lloyd Under 24.5 points (-110 at bet365) Not intended for use in MA. Affiliate Disclosure: Covers may receive advertising commissions for visits to a sportsbook or betting site. Best WNBA bonuses
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