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BetBoss pick (published 2026-08-01 15:54:33 UTC): Phoenix Mercury +2.5 at -105
New York Liberty at Phoenix Mercury — Spread
- Event
- New York Liberty at Phoenix Mercury
- League
- WNBA
- Game start (UTC)
- Published (UTC)
- Market
- Spread
- Recommendation
- Phoenix Mercury +2.5 at -105
- Result
- pending
Analysis
Bet Phoenix +2.5 (-105) — 1 unit. Best available angle. Phoenix has home court, has won three straight, and should attack a Liberty perimeter defense missing Leonie Fiebich and potentially Satou Sabally. Playable down to +2; pass if Phoenix becomes favored. Take Over 176.5 (-108) — 0.5 unit. New York has allowed 90+ in seven straight, while Phoenix scored 91 last time out. The number has risen from 174.5, so keep the stake modest and don’t chase beyond 177.5. Play Kahleah Copper Over 21.5 points — 0.5 unit, only at -115 or better. She scored 27 last game and gets the best matchup against New York’s depleted wing rotation. Confirm Sabally’s status first because reports conflict between “out” and “day-to-day.” Take a small Phoenix moneyline shot at +122 — 0.25 unit. This is correlated with the spread, so treat it as an aggressive add-on rather than another full bet. Phoenix’s home edge and current form make the plus price reasonable. Verdict: No obvious slam-dunk opportunity—the side is genuinely divided. ScoresAndStats prefers Phoenix with the points, while the Dimers model cited by Syracuse.com gives New York a 58% cover probability. The latest verified meeting was a 75-68 Liberty win in New York, but Phoenix now has home court. Overall, this is only a modest edge above 50/50; Phoenix +2.5 is the strongest wager. 💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰
Sources
- New York Liberty vs Phoenix Mercury Picks and Odds
- Liberty vs Mercury Prediction, Picks, Prop Bets For August 01, 2026
- Liberty vs. Mercury prediction: Polymarket positions, props and best bet for WNBA battle on ABC
- How to watch Liberty vs. Mercury: TV channel and streaming options for August 1
- New York Liberty vs Phoenix Mercury Picks and Odds
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- Where to watch New York Liberty vs Phoenix Mercury on Aug. 1: TV channel, start time and streaming
- New York Liberty vs Phoenix Mercury Prediction, Picks & Odds | 01 Aug 2026
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