The Toronto Tempo and Las Vegas Aces meet Friday in WNBA action at the Michelob ULTRA Arena. Here’s an Aces vs Tempo Prediction. This article will include an Aces vs Tempo Pick.
Toronto Tempo Betting Preview
The Toronto Tempo needs a win after losing 22 of its last 26 games. The Toronto Tempo has lost 9 straight road games.
The Toronto Tempo is averaging 87 points on 44.3 percent shooting and allowing 93.6 points on 47.3 percent shooting. Marina Mabrey is averaging 20.8 points and 3.3 rebounds, while Brittney Sykes is averaging 18.6 points and 3.5 rebounds. Nyara Sabally is the third double-digit scorer, and Kiki Rice is grabbing 3.6 rebounds. The Toronto Tempo is shooting 34.9 percent from beyond the arc and 81 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Tempo is allowing 34.6 percent shooting from deep and is grabbing 31.6 rebounds per game.
Las Vegas Aces Betting Preview
The Las Vegas Aces look for a win after winning 25 of their last 39 games. The Aces have won 5 of their last 7 home games.
The Las Vegas Aces are averaging 90.5 points on 48.3 percent shooting and allowing 86.9 points on 44.7 percent shooting. A’ja Wilson is averaging 26 points and 9.5 rebounds, while Jackie Young is averaging 18.8 points and 4.4 rebounds. Chelsea Gray is the third double-digit scorer, and Jewell Loyd is dishing out 1.5 assists. The Las Vegas Aces are shooting 35.7 percent from beyond the arc and 81 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 Tempo have lost each of their last nine road games.
- The Aces have won each of their last nine night games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Aces have covered the spread in each of their last four home games against teams that held a losing record.
Why the Toronto Tempo will win
- The Tempo have covered the spread in each of their last five night games against teams that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Tempo’s last four night games against Western Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Aces’ last six Friday home games have gone OVER the total points line.
Las Vegas Aces Player Facts
- Brianna Turner ranks last amongst 126 qualified players for points per 36 minutes (4.5) this season.
- Stephanie Talbot ranks 37th amongst qualified Forwards for assists per game (1.0) this season.
Toronto Tempo Player Facts
- Laura Juškaitė is one of only 26 players in the league to have recorded 3+ steals in consecutive games this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Las Vegas Aces rank 1st for opponent blocks per game this season (2.3).
- Five different Las Vegas Aces players have scored 25+ points in a game this season – equal-most in the league.
- The Toronto Tempo have recorded the longest road losing streak in the WNBA this season (10 games).
- The Toronto Tempo rank 14th for net rating this season (-8.1).
Aces vs Tempo Injury Report
Dana Evans is questionable for the Aces with a leg injury. A’ja Wilson is questionable with head and back issues. NaLyssa Smith is out with a leg injury.
Marina Mabrey will be out for the Tempo with an adductor injury. Aneesah Morrow is out with a knee injury. Sykes is out with a foot injury. Isabelle Harrison is questionable with a foot injury.
Aces vs Tempo Prediction
I don’t want to back the Tempo as much as the next guy, as they’re not fielding a WNBA roster with all of their injuries. However, these teams just met earlier this week, and the Tempo hung around, losing by just 10 points and cashing the ticket. The Aces have depth issues that make it hard for them to sustain leads and cover these big numbers. Smith is out for the rest of the year, which doesn’t help, and we’re seeing A’ja on the injury report with two different issues. If she doesn’t play, this line drops like a rock. At the time of this writing, I’ll grab the points, but check the injury report for updates before clicking the button.