The Chicago Sky and Las Vegas Aces meet Friday in WNBA action at the T-Mobile Arena. Here’s a Aces vs Sky Prediction. This article will include a Aces vs Sky Pick.
Chicago Sky Betting Preview
The Chicago Sky need a win after losing 13 of their last 16 games. The Sky have lost 5 straight road games.
The Chicago Sky are averaging 86.4 points on 43.4 percent shooting and allowing 89.5 points on 43.6 percent shooting. Kamilla Cardoso is averaging 14.5 points and 8.6 rebounds, while Skylar Diggins is averaging 13.9 points and 3.3 rebounds. Sydney Taylor is the third double-digit scorer, and Azura Stevens is grabbing 6.3 rebounds. The Chicago Sky are shooting 30.7 percent from beyond the arc and 75.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Sky are allowing 31.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.4 rebounds per game.
Las Vegas Aces Betting Preview
The Las Vegas Aces look for a win after winning 14 of their last 19 games. The Aces have won 5 of their last 6 home games.
The Las Vegas Aces are averaging 90.7 points on 48.8 percent shooting and allowing 86.4 points on 43.9 percent shooting. A’ja Wilson is averaging 25.7 points and 9.4 rebounds, while Jackie Young is averaging 16.5 points and 4.6 rebounds. Chennedy Carter is the third double-digit scorer, and Chelsea Gray is dishing out 7.4 assists. The Las Vegas Aces are shooting 36.8 percent from beyond the arc and 76.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Las Vegas Aces are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Las Vegas Aces will win
- The Aces have won each of their last 10 night games following a road win.
- The Sky have lost each of their last nine games as underdogs.
- The Aces have covered the spread in four of their last five games.
- The Sky have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine Friday games as underdogs.
Why the Chicago Sky will win
- The Sky have covered the spread in each of their last four road games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Aces have failed to cover the spread in three of their last four games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Aces’ last eight home games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Sky’s last four road games following a home loss has gone OVER the total points line.
Las Vegas Aces Player Facts
- Chelsea Gray is the only player in the league to have made 6+ threes in consecutive games this season.
- Jewell Loyd is one of only 10 players to have scored 20+ points off the bench in a game this season.
Chicago Sky Player Facts
- Skylar Diggins is one of only four players in the league to have recorded 9+ assists without a turnover in a game this season.
- Azura Stevens ranks 3rd amongst qualified Centers for FT% (81.1%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Las Vegas Aces rank 14th for opponent turnovers per game this season (12.3).
- The Las Vegas Aces rank 1st for field goal percentage this season (48.8%).
- The Chicago Sky rank 14th for opponent free throws made per game this season (19.7).
- The Chicago Sky have recorded the longest road losing streak in the WNBA this season (7 games).
Aces vs Sky Injury Report
Dana Evans is out for the Aces due to a leg injury. A’ja Wilson is questionable with a leg injury. Janiah Barker is out with a leg injury.
The Sky will be without DiJonai Carrington due to a foot injury. Rickea Jackson is out with a knee injury.
Aces vs Sky Prediction
The Aces have the ability to win this game comfortably, but I’m not laying this number with Wilson still on the injury report. Also, the Aces still have defensive issues, so it’s hard to back them as big favorites. The Sky have played their best ball of the season over the last week or so, and Cardoso is playing as well as anybody in the league. The Sky hung with the Aces last week, losing by 8 points. I want the points with the Sky, but a lot of this game depends on whether Wilson plays or not. Check the injury report later in the day.