The Los Angeles Sparks and Las Vegas Aces meet Saturday in WNBA action at the Michelob ULTRA Arena. Here’s an Aces vs. Sparks Prediction. This article will include an Aces vs. Sparks Pick.
Los Angeles Sparks Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Sparks look for their second road win to get to a .500 record for the first time. The Sparks have lost 10 of their last 18 regular season games.
The Los Angeles Sparks are averaging 89.6 points on 49.2 percent shooting and allowing 96.2 points on 49.1 percent shooting. Kelsey Plum is averaging 24.6 points and 5.8 assists, while Dearica Hamby is averaging 19 points and 8.8 rebounds. Nneka Ogwumike is the third double-digit scorer and Rae Burrell is dishing 1.6 assists. The Los Angeles Sparks are shooting 34.4 percent from beyond the arc and 79.6 percent from the free throw line. The Los Angeles Sparks are allowing 34.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 27.4 rebounds per game.
Las Vegas Aces Betting Preview
The Las Vegas Aces look for a fifth straight win to improve to 5-1 on the season. The Aces haven’t won a home game yet this season.
The Las Vegas Aces are averaging 91 points on 51.6 percent shooting and allowing 84.8 points on 40.4 percent shooting. A’ja Wilson is averaging 25 points and 5.6 rebounds, while Chennedy Carter is averaging 19.4 points and 2.8 rebounds. Chelsea Gray is the third double-digit scorer and Jackie Young is dishing 6.2 assists. The Las Vegas Aces are shooting 33.7 percent from beyond the arc and 72.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Las Vegas Aces are allowing 31.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Las Vegas Aces will win
- The Aces have won each of their last 12 games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Sparks have lost each of their last seven day games following a road win.
- The Sparks have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as underdogs after winning as underdogs.
- The Aces have covered the spread in each of their last four games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
Why the Los Angeles Sparks will win
- The road team has won each of the Aces’ last seven games.
- The Aces have lost three of their last four Saturday games as home favorites.
- The road team has covered the spread in each of the Sparks’ last seven games.
- The Aces have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six Saturday day games at Michelob Ultra Arena.
Total Points: Facts
- Ten of the Aces’ last 11 day games against Western Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Five of the Sparks’ last six games have gone OVER the total points line.
Las Vegas Aces Player Facts
- A’ja Wilson ranks 1st amongst qualified players for points per game (25.0) this season.
- NaLyssa Smith ranks 1st amongst qualified players for FG% (70.4%) this season.
Los Angeles Sparks Player Facts
- Kelsey Plum is the only player in the league to have recorded 25+ points and 5+ assists in consecutive games this season.
- Dearica Hamby has recorded 10+ points and 5+ rebounds in 15 consecutive appearances—the longest active streak of any player in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Las Vegas Aces rank 1st for blocks per game this season (7.6).
- The Las Vegas Aces rank 1st for field goal percentage this season (51.6%).
- The Los Angeles Sparks rank 14th for opponent assists per game this season (21.4).
- The Los Angeles Sparks rank 14th for rebounds per game this season (27.4).
Aces vs Sparks Injury Report
The Aces will be without Dana Evans due to a leg injury. Janiah Barker is available despite a concussion.
The Sparks will be without Sania Feagin due to a leg injury. Nneka Ogwumike is probable despite a hand injury.
Aces vs Sparks Prediction
The Sparks have shown flashes over the last week, but I need to see more before I can buy in. The Sparks still have defensive issues, have some ugly losses, and they’re 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games. A couple of weeks ago, the Aces went into LA and left with a 105-78 victory. The Aces have won 5 of the last 6 games against the Sparks and all of those wins came by double digits. The Aces have found their footing since their season opener loss and we know what they can do once they’re rolling. Give me the Aces by double-digit points.