Las Vegas Aces vs New York Liberty Prediction WNBA Picks 9/8/24

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between the Aces and Liberty.

Aces Defense Stepped Up in Last Game

The Aces faced off against the Connecticut Sun in the last game and it was an impressive victory. The first half wasn’t good for the Aces, but the second half was dominant and that as enough for the victory. In the second quarter they scored only nine runs total. Kelsey Plum was the top player for the Aces putting up 27 points,, five rebounds, and two assists. The bench scoring wasn’t great, and that is going to need to be improved upon. The Aces are averaging 86.9 points while their defense is giving up 81.9 points pre game. The offense is ranked 1st in the league while the defense is ranked 6th. A’ja Wilson is averaging 27.3 points while shooting 52.7 percent from the field. 

Liberty Coming Off Solid Win

The Liberty in the last game faced off against the Seattle Storm and they were able to secure the 77-70 victory. At the end of the first quarter they were up 24-20 and they never looked back on the way to the victory. Four of hte five players scored at least 13 points and they are going to need a balanced attack here. The Liberty are averaging 85.6 points while their defense is giving up 76.2 points per game. The offense is ranked 2nd in the league while the defense is ranked 2nd. Breanna Stewart is averaging 20.3 points while shooting 45.4 percent from the field and 28.8 percent from behind the three point line. 

Las Vegas Aces vs New York Liberty Prediction

The Aces offense is going to get back on the right track here, and they are going to put the pressure on teh Liberty defense. The Aces are averaging 86.9 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. The Liberty are averaging 85.6 points per game and they are going to have no issue against the Aces defense. Neither team is going to be play defense and this game is going to go over the total.