The Las Vegas Aces and Connecticut Sun meet Wednesday in WNBA action at the Mohegan Sun Arena. Here’s a Sun vs. Aces Prediction. This article will include a Sun vs. Aces Pick.
Las Vegas Aces Betting Preview
The Las Vegas Aces look for their second road win to get a game above a .500 record. The Aces have won 9 straight regular season road games.
The Las Vegas Aces are averaging 85.5 points on 51.4 percent shooting and allowing 88.5 points on 43.2 percent shooting. A’ja Wilson is averaging 19 points and 4 rebounds, while Jackie Young is averaging 16 points and 5.5 rebounds. Chennedy Carter is the third double-digit scorer and NaLyssa Smith is dishing 1.5 assists. The Las Vegas Aces are shooting 28.2 percent from beyond the arc and 64 percent from the free-throw line. The Las Vegas Aces are allowing 36.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33 rebounds per game.
Connecticut Sun Betting Preview
The Connecticut Sun needs a win after already losing to the Liberty and Sparks. The Suns hope to avoid back-to-back 0-3 starts.
The Connecticut Sun are averaging 78.5 points on 39.1 percent shooting and allowing 97.5 points on 48.4 percent shooting. Aneesah Morrow is averaging 16 points and 0.5 assists, while Diamond Miller is averaging 14.5 points and 6 rebounds. Diamond Miller is the third double-digit scorer, and Hailey Van Lith is dishing out 4 assists. The Connecticut Sun are shooting 26.7 percent from beyond the arc and 62.2 percent from the free throw line. The Connecticut Sun are allowing 37.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Connecticut Sun will win
- The Suns have won 10 of their last 11 home games against Western Conference opponents after losing as favorites.
- The Aces have failed to cover the spread in 13 of their last 15 games as road favorites following a road win.
- The Sun has covered the spread in 21 of their last 26 games at Mohegan Sun Arena following a home loss.
Why the Las Vegas Aces will win
- The Aces have won each of their last 10 games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Suns have lost 20 of their last 21 night games against Western Conference opponents.
- The favorites have covered the spread in eight of the Aces’ last nine games at Mohegan Sun Arena.
- The Sun has failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the Aces’ last nine night games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Sun’s last four home games has gone OVER the total points line.
Connecticut Sun Player Facts
- Aneesah Morrow ranked 1st amongst qualified players for rebounds per 36 minutes (13.1) last season.
- Saniya Rivers ranked 1st amongst qualified Guards for steals + blocks per game (2.4) last season.
Las Vegas Aces Player Facts
- A’ja Wilson ranked 1st amongst qualified players for points per game (23.4) last season.
- Chelsea Gray recorded 51 games with 3+ assists last season—most of any player in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Connecticut Sun ranked 1st for opponent field goal attempts per game last season (65.4).
- The Connecticut Sun suffered the largest comeback loss after HT last season—led by -19 points vs. the Indiana Fever on August 17.
- The Las Vegas Aces ranked 1st for opponent blocks per game last season (2.6).
- The Las Vegas Aces recorded the longest winning streak in the WNBA last season (5 games).
Sun vs Aces Injury Report
The Sun will be without Leila Lacan due to an overseas commitment.
The Aces will be without Dana Evans due to a leg injury.
Sun vs Aces Prediction
Thick number, but the Sun hasn’t shown much through two games that makes me want to back them. They’re 0-2 SU and ATS this season and haven’t played a lick of defense. The Aces showed just how deadly they can be with a blowout win over the Sparks. Big travel spot with the Aces coming over from the west coast, but there’s a clear gap in talent. Also, the Aces are 9-1 SU and 8-2 ATS in the last 10 games against the Sun. It’s still early, but the Suns are making a case for being one of the worst teams in the league. I have to lay the number with the Aces on the road.