The Los Angeles Sparks and Las Vegas Aces face off on Saturday in a WNBA showdown at the Mandalay Bay Events Center. These two teams faced off on Thursday and it was the Aces that secured the 94-85 victory.
Sparks Betting Preview
The Sparks come into this game with a 1-1 record. In the first game of the season the Sparks were able to beat the Phoenix Mercury 94-71, but in the last game against the Aces the defense really struggled and that led to the loss. The defense gave up 94 points and they need to find a way to get the offense going here. The Sparks are averaging 89.5 points while their defense is giving up 82.5 points per game. The offense is ranked second in the league while the defense is ranked 9th. Nneka Ogwumike and Chiney Ogwumike are both averaging 17 points so far this season.
Aces Betting Preview
The Las Vegas Aces have won each of their first two games of the season and they have been quite impressive in the games. In the first game they were able to beat the Seattle Storm 105-64 and in the last game against the Sparks they won by nine points. The Aces are averaging 99.4 points while their defense is giving up 74.5 points per game. The offense is currently ranked 1st in the league while the defense is ranked 3rd. The offense will get the headlines, but the defense has also looked good, especially in the first game. Jackie Young is having a strong season 26.5 points while shooting 64.5 percent from the field and 63.6 percent from behind the three point line.
Shane’s Free Pick
The last game between these two teams was higher scoring, and that is going to be the case again in this game. The Aces are averaging 99.4 points and they are going to have no issue running up the score against the Sparks. Los Angeles is also going to find plenty of success scoring, and this game is going to be a shootout. Back the over to cash here.