The Minnesota Lynx and Las Vegas Aces meet Saturday in WNBA action at the Michelob ULTRA Arena. Here’s an Aces vs Lynx Prediction. This article will include an Aces vs Lynx Pick.
Minnesota Lynx Betting Preview
The Minnesota Lynx look for a win after winning 22 of their last 27 games. The Minnesota Lynx have won 5 straight road games.
The Minnesota Lynx are averaging 92.6 points on 48.4 percent shooting and allowing 83.7 points on 43.4 percent shooting. Olivia Miles is averaging 19.8 points and 4.7 rebounds, while Napheesa Collier is averaging 19.1 points and 7.5 rebounds. Kayla McBride is the third double-digit scorer, and Natasha Howard is grabbing 7.7 rebounds. The Minnesota Lynx are shooting 39.4 percent from beyond the arc and 80.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Minnesota Lynx are allowing 32.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.9 rebounds per game.
Las Vegas Aces Betting Preview
The Las Vegas Aces look for a win after winning 24 of their last 35 games. The Aces have won 7 of their last 9 home games.
The Las Vegas Aces are averaging 90.7 points on 48.5 percent shooting and allowing 86.9 points on 44.6 percent shooting. A’ja Wilson is averaging 25.9 points and 9.7 rebounds, while Jackie Young is averaging 18.7 points and 4.5 rebounds. Chelsea Gray is the third double-digit scorer, and NaLyssa Smith is dishing out 0.9 assists. The Las Vegas Aces are shooting 36 percent from beyond the arc and 80.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Las Vegas Aces are allowing 35.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Las Vegas Aces will win
- The Aces have won each of their last 11 games at Michelob Ultra Arena against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of the Aces’ last four games.
- The Lynx have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games as road favorites.
Why the Minnesota Lynx will win
- The Lynx have won 13 of their last 14 games.
- The Aces have lost each of their last three day games.
- The Lynx have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games against the Aces.
- The Aces have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games at Michelob Ultra Arena against Lynx teams that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Aces’ last five home games against the Lynx have gone OVER the total points line.
- Five of the Lynx’s last six home games have gone OVER the total points line.
Las Vegas Aces Player Facts
- NaLyssa Smith ranks 1st amongst qualified players for FG% (64.1%) this season.
- Jackie Young has made 5+ free throws in three consecutive appearances – longest active streak of any player in the league.
Minnesota Lynx Player Facts
- Napheesa Collier has recorded 4+ steals + blocks in each of her last three games – longest active streak of any player in the league.
- Courtney Williams has finished with a positive plus-minus in each of her last 10 games – longest active streak in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Las Vegas Aces rank 1st for opponent blocks per game this season (2.3).
- The Las Vegas Aces are the only team to rank in the top-three for both turnovers and assists per game this season.
- The Minnesota Lynx rank 1st for steals per game this season (9.1).
- The Minnesota Lynx rank 1st for three-point percentage this season (39.4%).
Aces vs Lynx Injury Report
Dana Evans is out for the Aces with a leg injury. Cheyenne Parker-Tyus is out with a concussion. Kierstan Bell is out due to personal reasons. Justine Pissott is questionable with a leg injury.
The Lynx don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
Aces vs Lynx Prediction
I’ve said time and time again that the Lynx are in a tier of their own and will win the title assuming they’re healthy. The Lynx made light work of the Aces a week ago, and they’re the healthier squad. The Lynx have also won 7 of the last 9 games against the Aces. With all fo that said, the Aces are still a tough out and a veteran championship roster that gets up for big games. You also rarely get the Aces as an underdog, especially at home. I still respect the Aces too much to leave a free bucket on the table with them at home. Give me Vegas.