The Las Vegas Aces and Portland Fire meet Thursday in WNBA action at the Moda Center. Here’s a Fire vs Aces Prediction. This article will include a Fire vs Aces Pick.
Las Vegas Aces Betting Preview
The Las Vegas Aces look for a win after winning 8 of their last 10 games. The Aces have won 6 of their first 7 road games.
The Las Vegas Aces are averaging 90.2 points on 48.3 percent shooting and allowing 85.5 points on 41.2 percent shooting. A’ja Wilson is averaging 25.9 points and 9.6 rebounds, while Chennedy Carter is averaging 17.5 points and 2.4 rebounds. Jackie Young is the third double-digit scorer, and Chelsea Gray is dishing out 7.2 assists. The Las Vegas Aces are shooting 35.9 percent from beyond the arc and 74.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Las Vegas Aces are allowing 36.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37.4 rebounds per game.
Portland Fire Betting Preview
The Portland Fire need a win after losing 4 of their last 5 games. The Fire have split their last 8 home games.
The Portland Fire are averaging 81.3 points on 44.7 percent shooting and allowing 85.6 points on 45.4 percent shooting. Carla Leite is averaging 14 points and 5 assists, while Bridget Carleton is averaging 13.3 points and 3.6 rebounds. Sug Sutton is the third double-digit scorer, and Megan Gustafson is grabbing 3.8 rebounds. The Portland Fire are shooting 33.3 percent from beyond the arc and 80.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Portland Fire are allowing 32.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 28.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Portland Fire will win
- The Aces have failed to cover the spread in each of their last three games against teams that held a losing record.
Why the Las Vegas Aces will win
- The Aces have won each of their last eight road games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Fire have lost each of their last three games.
- The Aces have covered the spread in eight of their last 10 games as road favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- The Fire have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five night games at Moda Center.
Total Points Facts
- Five of the Aces’ last six road games following a home win have gone OVER the total points line.
- Four of the Fire’s last five home games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Portland Fire Player Facts
- Bridget Carleton ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for FT% (93.3%) this season.
- Sarah Ashlee Barker ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for 3P% (45.0%) this season.
Las Vegas Aces Player Facts
- Jackie Young has hit 4+ three-pointers in two consecutive appearances – the longest active streak of any player in the league.
- Chelsea Gray has recorded the most field goal attempts without being blocked (105) of any player in the league this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Portland Fire have scored less than 75 points in three home games this season – most in the WNBA.
- The Portland Fire ranks 14th for pace this season (94.8).
- The Las Vegas Aces rank 1st for opponent blocks per game this season (2.4).
- The Las Vegas Aces rank 14th for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (9.6).
Fire vs Aces Injury Report
Carla Leite is questionable for the Fire with a quad contusion.
The Aces will be without Dana Evans due to a leg injury. Chennedy Carter is questionable with a leg injury.
Fire vs Aces Prediction
The Fire have played their best ball at home this season, but they can really struggle defensively, and that’s not ideal against an Aces side that’s finding its form. The Fire could also be down their leading scorer, Carla Leite, as she’s dealing with a quad issue. When the Aces are playing to their potential, they’re tough to step in front of as they’re arguably still the best team in the league. The Aces have also played their best ball on the road with a 6-1 SU record. thick number, but I have to roll with the Aces.