The Connecticut Sun and Las Vegas Aces meet Thursday in WNBA action at the Michelob ULTRA Arena. Here’s an Aces vs Sun Prediction. This article will include an Aces vs Sun Pick.
Connecticut Sun Betting Preview
The Connecticut Sun need a win to rebound from this awful 9-25 record. The Sun have lost 30 of their last 40 regular-season games.
The Connecticut Sun are averaging 79.4 points on 43 percent shooting and allowing 86.9 points on 46.1 percent shooting. Brittney Griner is averaging 13.2 points and 2.5 assists, while Leila Lacan is averaging 11.6 points and 2 rebounds. Olivia Nelson-Ododa is grabbing 6 rebounds, and Aaliyah Edwards is dishing out 0.9 assists. The Connecticut Sun is shooting 30 percent from beyond the arc and 70.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Connecticut Sun is allowing 35.7 percent shooting from deep and is grabbing 33.1 rebounds per game.
Las Vegas Aces Betting Preview
The Las Vegas Aces look for a win after winning 24 of their last 37 games. The Aces have won 7 of their last 11 home games.
The Las Vegas Aces are averaging 90.3 points on 48.2 percent shooting and allowing 87.4 points on 44.7 percent shooting. A’ja Wilson is averaging 26.1 points and 9.7 rebounds, while Jackie Young is averaging 18.6 points and 4.4 rebounds. Chelsea Gray is the third double-digit scorer, and NaLyssa Smith is dishing out 0.9 assists. The Las Vegas Aces are shooting 35.9 percent from beyond the arc and 81.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Las Vegas Aces are allowing 35.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Las Vegas Aces will win
- The Aces have won each of their last 10 games against the Sun.
- The Sun have lost 18 of their last 19 road games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Aces have covered the spread in each of their last six games against Eastern Conference opponents after losing as favorites.
- The Sun have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games as road underdogs.
Why the Connecticut Sun will win
- The Sun have won three of their last four night games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Sun have covered the spread in 10 of their last 11 Thursday night games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Aces’ last four home games have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Sun’s last four games against Western Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Las Vegas Aces Player Facts
- NaLyssa Smith ranks 1st amongst qualified players for FG% (63.5%) this season.
- Chelsea Gray has recorded 35 games with 3+ assists this season – most of any player in the league.
Connecticut Sun Player Facts
- Charlisse Leger-Walker ranks 9th amongst qualified players in the Eastern Conference for assists per game (3.4) this season.
- Diamond Miller ranks 9th amongst qualified Forwards for FT% (80.5%) this season.
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 Connecticut Sun rank 14th for opponent assist-to-turnover ratio this season (1.3).
- The Connecticut Sun rank 14th for field goal percentage this season (43.0%).
Aces vs Sun Injury Report
Dana Evans is out for the Aces with a leg injury.
Brittney Griner is questionable for the Sun with a knee injury. Aaliyah Edwards is questionable with an ankle injury.
Aces vs Sun Prediction
The Aces are massive favorites for obvious reasons, and the spot screams blowout. The Aces have lost 2 straight games and were just blown out by the Dream in a game where Becky Hammon was ejected. This should be a pissed-off Aces team that could take out frustration on a bad Sun team. However, I’m starting to think the Aces just aren’t good enough to lay these sorts of lines. This team doesn’t have a bench, and it’s had issues defensively as well. I don’t want to back the Sun as much as the next guy, but I may have to with this line. I’m seeing issues with this Aces team right now and don’t love a double-digit line. It’s Sun or pass.