LA Sparks vs Las Vegas Aces Prediction WNBA Picks 8/18/24

In this article, we will formulate a LA Sparks vs Las Vegas Aces Prediction for this WNBA Game on Sunday, August 18th, at the Michelob ULTRA Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Sparks recent form and recent player performance.

-The Aces recent form and recent play performance

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

 What a Bad Offensive Game for the Aces

It was an awful offensive game for the Aces on Saturday and that led to the defeat. The Aces only scored 67 points against the New York Liberty and that led to the 12 point defeat. A’ja Wilson had a strong game, putting up 24 points, but that was the only real bright spot on the offense. The Aces are averaging 88.7 points while thier defense is giving up 83 points per game. The offense is ranked 1st in the league while the defense is ranked 7th in the league. Kelsey Plum is averaging 18.4 points while shooting 41 percent from the field and 35.9 percent from behind the three point line. 

Sparks Fell Short

The Sparks faced off against the Chicago Sky and they were defeated 90-86. The Sparks looked like they were going to win, but in the 4th quarter they were outscored 26-12 and they ended up losing. Kia Nurse was the top player for the Sparks putting up 16 points. The Sparks are averaging 78.5 points while their defense is giving up 86.1 points per game. The offense is ranked 11th in the league while the defense is ranked 10th. Dearica Hambry is averaging 19 points while shooting 52 percent from the field and 40.7 percent from behind the three point line. 

LA Sparks vs Las Vegas Aces Prediction

The Aces might have struggled on Saturday but this is a much different matchup going against the Sparks defense. The Aces are averaging 88.7 points per game and the yare going to have no issue running up the score here. The Sparks offense is averaging 78.5 points per game and they are going to really struggle to get any sort offense going here. Back the Aces to cover the spread with ease. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: Las Vegas Aces -16