The Las Vegas Aces and Chicago Sky meet Saturday in WNBA action at the Wintrust Arena. Here’s a Sky vs Aces Prediction. This article will include a Sky vs Aces Pick.
Las Vegas Aces Betting Preview
The Las Vegas Aces look for a win after winning 20 of their last 28 games. The Aces have won 4 of their last 5 road games.
The Las Vegas Aces are averaging 91.7 points on 49.4 percent shooting and allowing 86.7 points on 44.1 percent shooting. A’ja Wilson is averaging 26.4 points and 9.7 rebounds, while Jackie Young is averaging 17.5 points and 4.2 rebounds. Chelsea Gray is the third double-digit scorer, and NaLyssa Smith is dishing out 0.9 assists. The Las Vegas Aces are shooting 36.2 percent from beyond the arc and 79.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Las Vegas Aces are allowing 34.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.8 rebounds per game.
Chicago Sky Betting Preview
The Chicago Sky need a win after losing 18 of their last 25 games. The Sky have won 5 of their last 6 home games.
The Chicago Sky are averaging 87.8 points on 44.4 percent shooting and allowing 89.7 points on 44.1 percent shooting. Kamilla Cardoso is averaging 14.5 points and 8.3 rebounds, while Sydney Taylor is averaging 14.2 points and 1.5 rebounds. Skylar Diggins is the third double-digit scorer, and Azura Stevens is grabbing 6.9 rebounds. The Chicago Sky are shooting 31.5 percent from beyond the arc and 77 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Sky are allowing 31.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Chicago Sky will win
- The home team has won eight of the Sky’s last nine games.
- The Sky have covered the spread in each of their last six games.
- The Aces have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games at Wintrust Arena against Sky teams that held a losing record.
Why the Las Vegas Aces will win
- The Aces have won each of their last 13 road games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Sky have lost each of their last 12 games at Wintrust Arena against teams that held a winning record.
- The favorites have covered the spread in each of the Sky’s last five games at Wintrust Arena.
- The Sky have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as home underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Aces’ last four games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Six of the Sky’s last seven home games have gone OVER the total points line.
Chicago Sky Player Facts
- DiJonai Carrington is one of only two qualified players to have made 2+ threes in every game this season.
- Sydney Taylor ranks 4th amongst qualified players for fast break points per game (2.7) this season.
Las Vegas Aces Player Facts
- NaLyssa Smith ranks 1st amongst qualified players for FG% (66.7%) this season.
- Chelsea Gray is the only player in the league to have made 6+ threes in consecutive games this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Chicago Sky rank 14th for opponent free throws made per game this season (19.4).
- The Chicago Sky rank 14th for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (24.1).
- The Las Vegas Aces rank 1st for blocks per game this season (5.0).
- The Las Vegas Aces rank 1st for opponent blocks per game this season (2.2).
Sky vs Aces Injury Report
The Sky will be without Rickea Jackson due to a knee injury. Azura Stevens is out due to personal reasons. Skylar Diggins is out with a knee injury.
Kierstan Bell is questionable for the Aces due to a leg injury. Cheyenne Parker-Tyus is not with the team.
Sky vs Aces Prediction
The Aces are going to be favored for obvious reasons, but this is a weird early start time which could favor the home team. These early tips sometimes lead to sloppy play out of the gate. The Sky also have a pep in their step at home, and they’re healthier than they’ve been lately with the return of DiJonai Carrington. Cardoso and Taylor continue to play well, and the Sky have taken the Aces down to the wire twice this season already. The Sky’s last two losses have been decided by a combined 3 points. This team is competing. Sneaky trap game for the Aces. Give me the points.